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Every day, children are exposed to harmful chemicals in toys, personal care products, food, furniture items, clothes, and building materials. Even the air they breathe can be full of pollutants. One study found that air pollution accounts for 20% of newborn deaths worldwide.
Everywhere you look — there are dangerous chemicals that can affect your kids’ health!
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Coffee consumption is increasing in the United States, with 67% of adults drinking coffee, according to the National Coffee Association.
Researchers suggest that moderate coffee consumption can offer health benefits, including a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, and stroke.
A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism found that the benefits of coffee were highest for those who drank a moderate amount, defined as three cups or 200 to 300 milligrams of caffeine per day.
The Mayo Clinic also states that coffee can lower the risk of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, liver disease, certain cancers, and kidney stones. However, dietitians warn that excessive caffeine intake can increase anxiety and disrupt sleep.
It’s also important to consider the amount of sugar, cream, and other additives in each cup of coffee.
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It seems like every week, there’s a headline about a plane crashing or a near miss. Many wonder if plane accidents are on the rise, and those without a previous phobia may find themselves becoming more fearful.
Surprisingly, the National Transportation Safety Board data shows air accidents in the US have been on the downward trend over the past 2 decades, even with an increase in the number of flights. In this same time period, international air accidents are down, according to the International Civil Aviation Organization.
Aerophobia or aviophobia affects 25 million Americans and it most commonly affects individuals between 17 to 34 years old. This condition is different than anxiety about a delayed flight, or seeing bad weather and wondering if everything will be okay with a planned flight. Those with a phobia have a persistent and obsessive fear.
Though cancelling a flight seems beneficial, avoidance is actually not helpful in eliminating the fear long-term. Some people may drink alcohol; however, this can prevent you from fully facing the fear and may increase your risk of alcohol dependence.
The recommended treatment is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). In some instances, an anxiety medication may be used as well, but this only helps in the short-term. To eliminate the fear, it must first be faced directly and through CBT, with healthy coping mechanisms established.
If you feel that you may have this condition and are in need of treatment, please speak to your health care team.
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February is American Heart Month, and what better time to talk about heart health?
Heart disease claims a life in the U.S. every 37 seconds.
Research from the American Heart Association has found that nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have some form of cardiovascular disease.
The main culprits behind heart disease are high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity and a history of smoking, but other unexpected risk factors can have a big impact on heart health.
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The Indiana State Health Department says 57 people have died from influenza related illnesses so far this year. 41 of those were people 65 or older. Now the CDC is saying that nationally there have been at least 24 million flu illnesses diagnosed, over 300,000 hospitalizations, and 13,000 deaths. WISH-TV medical expert Dr. Janelle Gordon breaks down all this information and tells us how long flu season could last, the treatments and preventions that you need to take care of yourself and your family.
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Do you find yourself shifting from one task to another without completing either one?
Or, do you routinely get lost in a conversation and forget what the other person was saying?
Are you having difficulty managing the work project your boss gave you weeks ago, your child’s extracurricular activity schedule, social media and your social calendar?
After realizing that you almost missed your son’s soccer game, it dawns on you that you forgot to stop by the store to grab collard greens for tonight’s dinner or add tofu to your grocery delivery order for tomorrow’s lunch.
You have also noticed that you are more impatient with others and easily irritated.
There’s also the fact that you keep losing your work badge, which you now need three days a week after working remotely for the past four years.
If you can identify with one or more of these scenarios, you may be a part of a growing number of Americans who have adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Rates of adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or adult ADHD, have been climbing in recent years, though data is lacking and often self-reported.
Cases skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic; however, some experts wonder if this is due to over-diagnosis.
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Research shows that diet and exercise can impact the risk for dementia. But what about how much money someone makes, and the person’s educational level? News 8’s Brittany Noble reports on why dementia may not be so impartial when it comes to a person’s socioeconomic status.
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Norovirus outbreaks continue to rise, higher than seen over the past few years.
Experts believe the rise may partially be due to lack of and less frequent intermingling of people during the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in lower immunity to the virus.
People can protect themselves and their families from getting norovirus this winter.
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The combination of physical activity and cold temperatures can strain the heart, causing blood pressure to spike or, worse yet, a heart attack.
Doctors say heart-related risks are high in the wintertime because blood vessels constrict during cold temperatures. But for people with heart disease, winter can can add additional stress.
Dr. Sandeep Dube is a cardiologist at Community Health Network tells us some things to look out for.
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Winter is here and with advisories across the United States, it is important that you know how to stay safe and well. WISH-TV Medical Contributor Dr. Janel Gordon gives us tips for common winter stress conditions and shares general winter weather precautions.
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Extreme fatigue, memory problems, dizziness, shortness of breath, these are just a few of the 200 symptoms linked to long COVID, which is when the symptoms of COVID last longer than three months.
There are no FDA-approved or even widely agreed upon treatments for long COVID.
But now researchers are trying to get to the root of the problem, in hopes of helping these patients who are suffering the longest.
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he Indianapolis Colts and Versiti Blood Center of Indiana on Friday hosted the 25th annual Bleed Blue Blood Drive.
Known as the largest single-day blood drive in the state it all took place at Lucas Oil Stadium.
The holiday season is a time for giving, but for hospitals, it’s also a time of urgency. Blood donations typically decline this time of year, even as the need remains constant.
Versiti Blood Center of Indiana saw hundreds of donors during the event. The hope is to save the lives of 3,000 Hoosiers.
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This Saturday is the winter solstice, marking the beginning of winter. Many look forward to the festive events taking place, but for the 10 million Americans struggling with seasonal affective disorder it can mean dark times ahead.
What is seasonal affective disorder?
Seasonal affective disorder is recurrent episodes of depression, mania, or hypomania with seasonal onset and remission. Typically, it starts in late fall/early winter and subsides in late spring/early summer.
What are typical symptoms of seasonal affective disorder?
Depressed mood.Decreased interest in pleasurable activities.Insomnia or hypersomnia (individuals may often describe sleeping 1 hour more than warmer seasons).Fatigue or decreased energy.Change in appetite or weight.Difficulty concentrating.Feelings of guilt or worthlessness.Restlessness or psychomotor slowing.Suicidal thoughts.Mania: extreme mood swings, high energy.Hypomania: elevated mood and energy that is less severe than mania.What treatment options are currently available?
Antidepressants.Light therapy: there are several products available on the market. Per Yale School of Medicine, the light should be at least 10,000 lux, 20x brighter than regular indoor light. Individuals do best if they use the light box for at least 30 minutes in the morning, before 8 a.m. Some boxes are more costly than others. Check with your healthcare team and insurance company for a prescription and coverage, respectively.Talk therapy such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), can help with reframing unhelpful thoughts surrounding cold weather, dark days and associated recurrent symptoms.What steps can you take to prevent some of these symptoms?
Get outdoors in natural light, especially within the first couple hours of waking.Be physically active.Maintain a consistent sleep schedule.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Chronic pain and treatment resistant depression — both impact millions of people — can be debilitating, and both can leave people feeling hopeless, impacting daily activities, relationships, and jobs.Now, scientists are turning to sonic relief, a drug-free way to relieve the pain of both chronic pain and depression.
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December is HIV/AIDS Awareness month, a time for raising awareness, celebrating advancements in medicine, and honoring those affected who are no longer with us and those living with it.
Over 1 million people acquired HIV in 2023. This is down significantly in the past decade; however, many are infected and unaware.
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Walking pneumonia cases in central Indiana have seen a steep increase in recent weeks, local physicians say.
Walking pneumonia is generally considered less severe than pneumonia, but can have lasting impacts if not caught early on. The disease is caused by mycoplasma pneumoniae, which can damage the lining of the respiratory tract, according to the CDC.
It is spread through droplets released when someone coughs or sneezes.
Symptoms can begin mildly with sore throat, cough, or chest pain.
About two million people are diagnosed with the disease each year. This year is different, though.
While it’s common for young children and adolescents to be impacted, small children born during the Covid-19 lockdown are seeing a surge in cases.
The CDC said diagnoses in kids between two and four years old jumped from 1% to 7.2% over a six-month time span this year.
Several local schools have seen an increase in students, asking parents to be on the lookout for symptoms and to take their child to a physician if needed.
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide and stroke is the second. The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association are working to prevent this through their annual Leaders of Impact campaign.
It is a 7-week campaign for hand-selected community leaders to raise money and awareness for cardiovascular disease, such as heart attacks and strokes. The money funds research and advocacy to help save lives and improve health equity.
WISH-TV medical expert Dr. Janel Gordon has been nominated for the honor.
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In 2023, around 2 million people were told they have cancer; 610,000 of them died due to it. Now what’s being considered the holy grail of cancer screening could diagnose some cancers earlier than ever and save thousands of lives.
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The American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association have updated primary guidelines to help people to prevent a first stroke. Every 40 seconds, an American has a stroke, and, every three minutes, an American dies from a stroke. Over 600,000 Americans will have their first stroke this year, a preventable event if underlying risk factors are controlled or eliminated.
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Walking pneumonia rates are higher than the past 7 years, rising since early spring and peaking in August. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned that many of the recent ER visits and hospitalization stays for pneumonia have a diagnosis of walking pneumonia, which is uncommon.
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