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Browsing Archive: July, 2013

Sleep Deprivation- A Risk For Alzheimer's

Posted by Heealthyou. Consumer Health Educator on Monday, July 29, 2013, In : Mental health

Adequate sleep is important to maintain good health, but in later years it may be more important than you think.
There is a lot of evidence to support it as important to both health and longevity.

This time researchers linked sleep deprivation to an increased risk for alzheimer's disease

According to a recent study sleep deprivation may increase the risk for the disease and that sleepiness in the elderly could be an indication of it.

The study involved 84 elderly adults 66-87 ye...
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Bedside Device May Help The Unconscious Communicate

Posted by Healthyou, Consumer Health Educator on Monday, July 15, 2013, In : research report

Family members whose loved ones are hospitalized in a vegetative state may be better able to meet their loved ones needs.

A bedside device which enables doctors to read the minds of patients hospitalized in a vegetative state would soon be available.

According to researchers those patients may soon be able to have their thoughts and feelings communicated. The device would bridge the communication gap between patients, their family members and hospital caregivers. It will serve as a ...

The Importance Of Health-A Lesson To Be Learnt

Posted by Healthyou, Consumer Health Educator on Thursday, July 4, 2013, In : Video

How important is your health to you?

There is no shortage of health information available to consumers. Health is a well communicated topic both online and offline, but Is its popularity reflected in your interest. Is your health important enough to generate sufficient interest in consumer health matters? Are you willing to take control and responsibility?

Here is a lesson for you.

Our consumer health education program prepares people to take responsibility and control of their health. One w...
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