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Spending Time in Nature is Beneficial to Mental Health
“Nature itself is the best physician.” – Hippocrates What writers, poets and ardent lovers of the outdoors have instinctively known – that being in nature is a balm for the stresses of daily life – is a universal message for Earth Day and beyond. Decades of research have shown the vital connection between exposure to green … Read More
Catheter Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation May Reduce Dementia Risk
Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is a heart condition characterized by irregular beating in the upper chambers of the heart that reduces blood flow to the lower chambers. Afib can cause discomfort in patients and increase stroke risk by five times. In 2019, AFib was mentioned on 183,321 death certificates in the United States. Estimates state that the condition will affect 12.1 … Read More
Hoag Hospital Brings Mitral Valve Replacement Option to OC, Recruits Patients for Long-Term Study
Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach is recruiting patients for a long-term study designed to collect real-world clinical outcomes for a new mitral valve replacement option. The MOMENTIS study will follow patients who receive the MITRIS RESILIA valve, developed by Edwards Lifesciences using innovations that were developed to ease the orientation of the initial valve placement … Read More
High-Risk Pregnancy: What You Need To Know
Research on Gut Immune Cells May Lead to New IBD Treatments
Trillions of microbes coexist with immune cells in the intestine. A layer of intestinal epithelial cells (IECs) acts as a first line of defense against microbes by separating them from immune cells. Previous studies have shown that immune cells known as intestinal lymphocytes communicate with IECs to promote tissue repair and intestinal homeostasis. Studies also show that microbiota produce metabolites such as lactate, acetate, … Read More
How 5 Minutes of Mindfulness or Meditation Will Change Your Life
Fact vs. Fiction in Managing Diabetes
Mind-Gut Connection: How it Affects Your Digestion, Mood and the Way You Think
Breast Health: What Women Need to Know