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Tips To Maintain A Healthy Weight

Aug 17, 2021 by Total Access Medical

The truth is there is no “one size fits all” solution to permanent healthy weight loss. What works for one person may not work for you, since our bodies respond differently to different foods, depending on genetics and other health factors. To find the method of weight loss that’s right for you will likely take time and require patience, commitment, and some experimentation with different foods and diets.

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Does Chronic Stress Increase the Likelihood of Developing Alzheimer’s Disease?

Aug 10, 2021 by Total Access Medical

Researchers have determine in a new study that chronic stress may contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s disease. The link between stress and Alzheimer’s disease could be due to a response in a part of the body called the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, a pathway in the brain responsible for stress responses.

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Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Which Foods Reduce Inflammation?

Aug 03, 2021 by Total Access Medical

Inflammation can be both good and bad. On one hand, it helps your body defend itself from infection and injury. On the other hand, chronic inflammation can lead to weight gain and disease. Stress, inflammatory foods, and low activity levels can make this risk even greater.

However, studies demonstrate that some foods can fight inflammation.

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Physical Activity May Counter Negative Health Effects of Poor Sleep

Jul 27, 2021 by Total Access Medical

A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine investigates the joint association of physical activity and sleep with mortality risks.

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Children Who Eat More Ultra-Processed Food Gain Weight More Quickly

Jul 20, 2021 by Total Access Medical

A 17-year study of more than 9,000 children suggests that children who eat more ultra-processed food are more likely to be overweight or obese as adults.

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How Does Diet Influence Immune Function

Jul 13, 2021 by Total Access Medical

We may take it for granted that our diet can influence the way our immune systems work. But how and why does what we eat impact the immune response? 

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Do Food Choices Influence Cancer Risk?

Jul 06, 2021 by Total Access Medical

Researchers have narrowed down the specific foods and dietary patterns that may increase the risk of certain cancers. Research into diet and cancer risk is ongoing, and researchers still have much to learn about how and why food choices affect cancer risk.

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How Long Does It Take To Fall Out Of Shape After You Stop Exercising?

Jun 29, 2021 by Total Access Medical

It turns out that even with the great effort we put into training, taking a bit of time off can mean that we become "unfit" much faster than it took us to actually get in shape.

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9 Ways To Treat Anxiety Naturally

Jun 22, 2021 by Total Access Medical

In the United States, more than 18% of adults are affected by anxiety disorders each year, making it one of the most common mental health issues. Anxiety involves a person feeling disproportionate and sustained distress, worry, or fear in response to an emotional trigger. Anxiety is a normal, necessary emotion, and it can have a wide range of causes.

In some cases, another health condition, such as an overactive thyroid, can lead to an anxiety disorder. Getting an accurate diagnosis can ensure that a person receives the best treatment.

In the sections below, you can learn about a wide range of natural and home remedies that can help with stress and anxiety.

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How to Recognize an Anxiety Attack

Jun 15, 2021 by Total Access Medical

In addition to feelings of fear and worry, anxiety often involves physical symptoms, such as muscle tension.

Anxiety is different from a panic attack, which is a symptom of panic disorder. Anxiety often relates to a specific event or situation, although this is not always the case.

A panic attack, meanwhile, can happen without any specifiable trigger, and the symptoms are far more severe than the symptoms of anxiety.

However, if levels of stress and anxiety continue for a long time, further problems may develop.

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