We may be able to reduce our risk of Alzheimer's by making an effort to get high-quality sleep, according to new research.
A study shows that the brain waves generated during deep sleep appear to clean toxins from the brain, protecting it against Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Scientists already knew there was a link between sleep problems and Alzheimer's. But in this study, for the first time researchers watched what happens in the brains of sleeping people, using fMRI technology.
The Food and Drug Administration recently issued a statement in which it "strongly" advised women not to use cannabis in any form — including CBD — when pregnant or breastfeeding, because it may pose "serious risks."
But for a subset of women with extreme cases of morning sickness, so bad they can't eat enough to stay nourished, cannabis is an appealing option. And more pregnant women than ever are trying it.
It's the season to roll up your sleeves, gather your documents, and pick a health insurance plan for 2020. For those shopping for their own plans, HealthCare.gov and the other state exchanges are opened for enrollment November 1.
Health insurance can be tricky, even for the experts. A doctor and academic at Duke University who studies how people make health insurance choices, Charlene Wong and her husband picked the wrong plan a few years ago. When she got pregnant she found her OB wasn't in the affordable list of doctors on her plan and she had to switch doctors to keep costs down.
To avoid similar snafus, do your research, with a little help from the pros. Here are 6 tips to help.
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