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1996 to 2013 Saw Large Increase in Diabetes Spending

THURSDAY, July 5, 2018 — In 2013, $101 billion was spent in the United States on diabetes, almost a three-fold increase since 1996, according to a study published in the July issue of Diabetes Care. Ellen Squires, M.P.H., from the University of Washington in Seattle, and colleagues estimated health care spending on diabetes from 1996 […]

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The tricks to playing extra time in the World Cup

England’s shootout victory against Colombia was the latest World Cup knockout game to go into extra time—and pundits noted how, as ever, the 30-minute period placed extra physical demands on the players, as well as affecting their ability to execute skills such as passing and dribbling. What can be done to give teams a winning […]

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Can you do yoga in your sleep?

I'm terrible at yoga, but I've had enough one-off attempts to know the routine. Shoes off, take a mat, position your mat, reposition your mat because your mat now seems closer to the woman on your right than anyone else's is to their neighbour, take a blanket and a pillow- A blanket and a pillow?  […]

Health Problems

Economic burden of fatty liver disease in US is $32 billion annually, new study finds

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD, which affects roughly 100 million Americans, costs the United States healthcare system $32 billion annually, according to a first-of-its-kind study by Intermountain Healthcare researchers on the economic impact of the disease. The prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease mirrors the rising trend of obesity in the United States. Globally, […]

Personal Health

The Surprising Thing Happy Couples Have in Common

Not being able to stand your significant other’s friend group is the worst. But besides the fact that it’s annoying to hang with people you don’t like, your totally separate squads might take a toll on the quality of your relationship, too. According to research published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, sharing […]

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Conservative management up for low-risk prostate CA in veterans

(HealthDay)—Among U.S. veterans with low-risk prostate cancer, use of conservative management increased from 2005 to 2015, according to a research letter published online June 5 in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Stacy Loeb, M.D., from Manhattan Veterans Affairs Medical Center in New York City, and colleagues examined treatment patterns for veterans diagnosed with […]

Personal Health

People Who Believe In This Have Worse Sex

According to one study, there are two types of people in the world: those who believe that good sex comes from communication and growth, or those who believe it arrives from destiny through natural compatibility. However when it comes to how satisfied people are from the sex they’re having, there’s a clear winner between the […]

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9 Signs He's Only Interested In Sex

Women, forgive us. When we men are horny, we have a tendency to behave like dogs— pawing, panting, and begging like you’re wagging a bone in front of our faces. But we’re not always horny. So for the other 98 percent of the time, you have every right to expect us to act like adult […]

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9 Things Some Men Are Too Afraid to Ask For in Bed

No matter how much crazy-great sex you and your partner might be having, admit it: You’ve wondered if there’s any desire he’s holding back. Hey, chances are you have a fantasy or curiosity that you may or may not have worked up the courage to divulge just yet, so what’s his? To find out, we […]