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obesity chronic illness :: Article Creator Dietary Changes May Treat Obesity By Giving Mitochondria A Boost Obesity is a growing problem worldwide, with the United States having one of the highest levels of obesity in the world. Low-grade chronic inflammation, often caused by dysfunction of white blood cells called monocytes, increases the risk of many health conditions in people with obesity. A small-scale study has found that some dietary interventions can enhance the function of mitochondria in monocytes, reduce inflammation and modify gut bacteria. Further research is needed to assess whether these findings may help in the treatment of obesity. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), worldwide obesity rates have more than doubled over the past 30 years. Globally, 16% of adults are now living with obesity. Formerly an issue in only high-income countries, such as the United States, where more than 40% of adults have obesity...

blockage in coronary artery is removed by :: Article Creator Lankenau Heart Institute Team Completes Region's First Procedure To Clear Blocked Coronary Stent LOWER MERION — In a medical milestone for the Philadelphia region, a cardiac team at Lankenau Heart Institute, part of Main Line Health, has successfully completed the area's first procedure using a new drug-coated balloon to clear a blocked stent previously placed in a treated artery. More than 400,000 patients undergo percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), also called angioplasty, to open blocked arteries every year. The procedure often is followed by placement of a stent: a small wire mesh coated with medicine to help keep the artery open. However, scar tissue can still gradually develop inside the stent in 5–10% of patients, causing the vessel to narrow again. Interventional cardiologists Sarang Mangalmurti, MD, and Timothy Shapiro, MD, last month became the first in the re...

ptsd c :: Article Creator Nonprofit Helps First Responders With PTSD In March of 2023, Joe Stapel founded Help Michigan Heroes to support first responders experiencing PTSD and assist them with co-pays for therapy. MUSKEGON COUNTY, Mich. — A former Muskegon police officer is asking for the community's help to support first responders in Muskegon County. This fall, he's hoping to organize a fundraiser to help first responders who suffer from PTSD. Joe Stapel started this non-profit last year after realizing a few years ago that he suffered from PTSD during retirement. "It only takes 90 days for a PTSD incident to take a full, full hold of you," said Stapel. After serving as police officer for 20 years in Muskegon County, Stapel was diagnosed with PTSD in 2017. "I found out that I had it by accident. As a police officer, I've always got these memories, you know, and I assumed that all police officers re...

persistent disease :: Article Creator Hamptons Cannabis Event To Explore Chronic Disease Management This year's Hamptons Cannabis Expo will focus on the future use of cannabis and psychedelics in chronic health conditions.  The seventh annual event, titled "Psychedelics & Cannabis in Chronic Disease Management: Integrative Medicine Approaches," takes place from 1 p.M. To 10 p.M. On Thursday, Aug. 1 at the Little Beach Harvest dispensary in Southampton, which is owned and operated by the Shinnecock Nation. The 5,000-square-foot dispensary at 56 Montauk Highway opened in Nov. 2023. The expo's featured speakers include Tremaine S. Wright, chair of the New York State Office of Cannabis Management, who will give updates on regulatory developments and provide insights on the future of medical cannabis, and Natanya Wachtel, a behavioral psychology scientist, who will host a panel discussion on the use of psychedelics and cannabi...

best heart supplements :: Article Creator This Omega-3 'Cheat Sheet' Contains 16 Powerful Foods That Help Boost Brain And Heart Health Long before the hype was about buzzy supplements like sea moss gel and collagen powder, conversations in the wellness world typically revolved around better-known nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids. Researchers have sung the praises of omega-3s for years, thanks to its "healthy fats" that support everything from heart to brain health. However, some folks still may not be getting enough of it regularly. To rehash the benefits of omega-3s, we caught up with Melanie Murphy Richter, RDN, a registered dietitian and neuronutritionist, who shared a quick and easy guide—a cheat sheet if you will—of the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids to keep bookmarked for reference. The benefits of omega-3s According to Richter, omega-3s are made up...