Lymphedema Treatment: August 2017

August 31, 2017

Sit Just 20 Minutes Less for Better Health

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Sit Just 20 Minutes Less for Better Health

ScienceDaily—The adverse health effects of a sedentary lifestyle have been well-documented. In fact, it's been said that sitting is the new smoking. Can sitting 20 minutes less per day really help?

FDA Approves First Gene Therapy

FDA—Yesterday, the Food and Drug Administration approved the first gene therapy – Kymriah – for young adult and pediatric patients with a specific type of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), the most common childhood cancer in the U.S.

3 Daily Servings of Protein=Stronger Seniors

McGill University Health Centre—Eating protein at every meal throughout the day could reduce muscle loss and increase strength in aging adults, according to a new study.

What Are Algal Oil Supplements?

Berkeley Wellness—

Algal oil is gaining popularity among vegans and other people who want a source of omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) but don't want to get them from fish or fish-oil supplements.

Emergency Preparedness with a Chronic Illness

HealthCentral—Getting ready for an emergency such as a hurricane or other natural disaster involves planning ahead in several different areas of your life, including ways to address your chronic illness needs.

Have Sleep Apnea? Your Brain May Suffer

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Have Sleep Apnea? Your Brain May Suffer

MedPage Today—Sleep apnea increases the risk for dementia and other types of age-related cognitive problems, according to a large study published in JAMA Neurology.

Slow Walking Doubles Your Heart Disease Risk

Live Science—

Slow walkers were twice as likely to die from heart disease over a six-year period as brisk walkers, according to a new study from the United Kingdom.

Hurricane Harvey's Health Aftermath

NPR—As floodwaters continue to rise in areas hit hardest by Hurricane Harvey, ongoing search and rescue missions are expected to become even more difficult as health concerns rise.

Overcoming Barriers to Meditation

Berkeley Wellness—

Here are four myths that can keep you from adopting this beneficial practice, plus simple instructions on how to meditate—minus the frustration.

Nursing Home Care May Be Less Costly Than You Think

HealthCentral—

A new report by the RAND Corporation offers some reassurance about nursing home costs. While few people look forward to a stay in a nursing facility, it's rarely as expensive as we fear.