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reference.medscape.com | Heidi Moawad
Alcohol use disorder remains a significant public health challenge in the United States, affecting more than 29 million individuals and contributing to more than 140,000 deaths each year. Despite its high prevalence and devastating health consequences, alcohol use disorder often goes underdiagnosed and undertreated.
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verywellhealth.com | Heidi Moawad
Magnesium oil products for feet are marketed for many purposes, but only small studies exist on their use for specific conditions or effects. Because the skin does not absorb magnesium well, magnesium oil applied to the feet may have local effects, but whether it can have systemic effects remains unclear. Jump to Key Takeaways. Magnesium oil may reduce swelling, irritation, pain, and discomfort at the site of application through an anti-inflammatory effect.
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verywellhealth.com | Heidi Moawad
Mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) is a measure of the average amount of hemoglobin in the red blood cells (RBCs). The hemoglobin in red blood cells picks up oxygen in the lungs and delivers it to all the cells in your body as blood is circulated. Jump to Key Takeaways. MCH is part of a complete blood count (CBC). A CBC may be ordered as a routine test during a standard yearly physical, or as a diagnostic test when you have symptoms.
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2 weeks ago | 
verywellhealth.com | Heidi Moawad
Cardio (cardiovascular exercise) and strength training exercises are both important for your well-being at any age and at any fitness level. They can each help you achieve different fitness and health goals and create an exercise regimen that meets your needs. Jump to Key Takeaways.
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Multiple sclerosis symptoms can make it difficult or stressful for some people to continue working — and this can affect your sense of identity. We asked Bezzy MS readers about their experiences. Raise your hand if you had your first job as a teenager. Maybe you were even younger and babysat, mowed lawns, or delivered newspapers as a tween. Work has long been part of U.S. culture.
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reference.medscape.com | Heidi Moawad
Opioid use disorder (OUD) currently impacts approximately 16 million people worldwide. It is considered a significant public health issue, with experts noting a “burden that is increasing” globally. As research into optimal management of OUD evolves, updates to clinical guidelines emphasize a more individualized approach to pharmacologic treatment, psychosocial support, and special considerations for specific patient populations, such as pregnant individuals.
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verywellhealth.com | Heidi Moawad
Deep sleep helps you feel refreshed and typically makes up 20–25% of total sleep time, or about one to two hours per night for adults. If you're not sleeping soundly, certain strategies can help increase deep sleep. Jump to Key Takeaways. The total number of hours you need to sleep changes with age. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), children and adolescents need more sleep than adults.
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verywellhealth.com | Heidi Moawad
Behaviors, habits, and even foods may help balance your body's response to dopamine, a neurotransmitter (chemical messenger that promotes communication between nerves). Dopamine helps regulate muscle movement and contributes to positive feedback that gives an emotional sense of satisfaction and contentment. Jump to Key Takeaways. Nutrition is key to helping the body produce dopamine and in supporting the cells that respond to this neurotransmitter.
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verywellhealth.com | Heidi Moawad
If you have a first seizure as an adult, it could be an indication of epilepsy, or it may be an isolated episode. Causes in adults include a stroke, head trauma, alcohol withdrawal, brain tumor, or other types of brain injuries Jump to Key Takeaways Several neurological disorders can cause a first-time seizure in adults or instigate epilepsy (a condition of recurrent seizures).
