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Sound Check

… singing, and making other sounds require many parts of your body to work together. Your brain thinks of ideas. Your lungs move air in and out. Your vocal cords vibrate. Your mouth and …
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Beat the Heat

… heat rises, some health risks also increase. Intense heat can put strain on both your body and brain. Too much heat can cause a heat-related illness called hyperthermia. Mild hyperthermia can …
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Avoiding Anemia

… give birth to iron-deficient children. This lack of iron can affect a child’s growth rate and brain development. “Women who feel symptoms of sluggishness and fatigue may be iron deficient,” …
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Taking on Teeth Grinding and Clenching

… people to stop breathing, contribute to nighttime teeth grinding. They’re looking at whether brain activity and sleep stages are linked to sleep bruxism. If you think you may be grinding or …
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Creating a Healthier Home

… raised concerns about some of these older chemicals. Some were linked to problems with brain development and thyroid [qtip:hormones|Molecules sent through the bloodstream to signal …
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Biosensors and Your Health

… detect changes in the level of oxygen in the bloodstream. A rapid drop in oxygen can cause brain injury and requires quick medical attention. Blood oxygen monitors are ideal for people …
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Rash Decisions

… be a mild form of pain. But scientists have discovered that itch has its own pathway in the brain. That was the starting point for developing new treatments for chronic itch. Now …
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Keep an Eye on Your Eyes

… the retina for sharp vision), and the optic nerve (carries visual messages from the eye to the brain). Damage to these areas may be a sign of an eye disease. “The eyes can also reflect illness …
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Get Active Together

… conditions. These include heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer. Activity can boost brain health, improve sleep, and more. Yet most American adults do not get the recommended …
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When Cancer Spreads

… spread to the liver. Breast cancer and a type of skin cancer called melanoma can spread to the brain. Metastatic cancer is considered to be the same type of cancer as the original tumor, even …