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Nursing Shortage Crisis

February 27, 2023

The country may see a nursing shortage of between 200,000 and 450,000 registered nurses (RNs) by 2025 if healthcare stakeholders and federal leaders do not take action to address the dwindling workforce, according to a report from McKinsey & Company. McKinsey’s latest data reflects responses from 710 frontline nurses and 156 healthcare professionals providing direct patient care.…

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Exercise Nurtures Brain Cells

July 28, 2020

Exercise may do more than build body strength, it might also keep brain cells in shape. According to the study by Mayo Clinic, exercise helps maintain the brain’s gray matter, which is linked to various skills and thinking abilities. The study provided indirect evidence that aerobic exercise can have a positive impact on cognitive function…

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Healthy Diets Reduce Asthma Symptoms

May 16, 2019

A healthy diet including more fruits and vegetables may help reduce asthma symptoms and gain better control of conditions, according to new findings published in the European Respiratory Journal. Although research has established diet as a factor in cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer, and other diseases, experts still debate whether it plays a role in…

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Skin Sensors Monitor Sweat…and Stress

December 13, 2018

Researchers from Stanford University have developed the first wearable skin sensor that can measure a person’s cortisol levels from their sweat. Cortisol, a hormone that spikes in response to stress, is an important biomarker to help measure everything from emotional stress to metabolism and immune function. Perspiration contains a plethora of valuable information on the…

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