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Sleep Impact on ObesityVideos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5GurY0TAXo Dr. Manuel Torres, Family Medicine Physician at Baptist Health Primary Care, says sleep can affect how much hormones are secreted and made. "It's very important that we understand that sleep, and particularly during what's called Non REM sleep, really helps balance out the hormones," he explains. He points out sleeping is important, because if [...]

Sleep Impact on Obesity

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5GurY0TAXo Dr. Manuel Torres, Family Medicine Physician at Baptist Health Primary Care, says sleep can affect how much hormones are secreted and made. "It's very important that we understand that sleep, and particularly during what's called Non REM sleep, really helps balance out the hormones," he explains. He points out sleeping is important, because if [...]

Obesity, a DiseaseVideos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwRt5XyZdO4 Dr. Manuel Torres, Family Medicine Physician at Baptist Health Primary Care, says one of the most important things is to recognize your adipose tissue as a separate organ. "There is a communication between the brain and the intestinal tract, and how that adipose tissue communicates back-and-forth," he explains. The doctor says obesity has been [...]

Obesity, a Disease

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwRt5XyZdO4 Dr. Manuel Torres, Family Medicine Physician at Baptist Health Primary Care, says one of the most important things is to recognize your adipose tissue as a separate organ. "There is a communication between the brain and the intestinal tract, and how that adipose tissue communicates back-and-forth," he explains. The doctor says obesity has been [...]

Is eating fish really good for brain health?Ask Hanna

Some old wives’ tales, such as arthritis resulting from cracking knuckles, have not held up to scientific scrutiny.  Others have stood the test of time, such as the idea that drinking cranberry juice can help fight urinary tract infections.  The concept of fish being good for the health of the brain has also gained credibility […]

Is eating fish really good for brain health?

Some old wives’ tales, such as arthritis resulting from cracking knuckles, have not held up to scientific scrutiny.  Others have stood the test of time, such as the idea that drinking cranberry juice can help fight urinary tract infections.  The concept of fish being good for the health of the brain has also gained credibility […]

What is Lou Gehrig’s disease?Ask Hanna

ALS is an abbreviation for the disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Also known as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease”, ALS is a progressive degenerative disease that affects the nerves that control voluntary movements and muscle power. The specific types of nerves affected are the “motor neurons”, located in the brain and spinal cord. These are the nerves that […]

What is Lou Gehrig’s disease?

ALS is an abbreviation for the disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Also known as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease”, ALS is a progressive degenerative disease that affects the nerves that control voluntary movements and muscle power. The specific types of nerves affected are the “motor neurons”, located in the brain and spinal cord. These are the nerves that […]

How serious is a concussion?Ask Hanna

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control reports that as many as 175,000 sports-related concussions occur each year. These concussions occur not only in elite and professional athletes, but also affect recreational athletes, “weekend warriors”, student athletes, and children. While once considered to be fairly benign, it should be recognized that concussions represent traumatic brain injuries […]

How serious is a concussion?

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control reports that as many as 175,000 sports-related concussions occur each year. These concussions occur not only in elite and professional athletes, but also affect recreational athletes, “weekend warriors”, student athletes, and children. While once considered to be fairly benign, it should be recognized that concussions represent traumatic brain injuries […]

What and where are brain-eating amoebas?Ask Hanna

This summer, reports have emerged of a woman who died following an infection with “brain-eating” amoeba contracted while rafting at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in North Carolina and a man who contracted “flesh eating” bacteria after swimming in the Gulf of Mexico. What are these infections and how great a concern are they for […]

What and where are brain-eating amoebas?

This summer, reports have emerged of a woman who died following an infection with “brain-eating” amoeba contracted while rafting at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in North Carolina and a man who contracted “flesh eating” bacteria after swimming in the Gulf of Mexico. What are these infections and how great a concern are they for […]

What is Macular Degeneration?Ask Hanna

The retina is the light-sensitive layer of tissue that lines the inside of the eye and sends visual messages through the optic nerve to the brain. The macula is a portion of the retina which provides the detailed, central vision needed for activities such as reading and driving.  Macular degeneration is the breakdown of this […]

What is Macular Degeneration?

The retina is the light-sensitive layer of tissue that lines the inside of the eye and sends visual messages through the optic nerve to the brain. The macula is a portion of the retina which provides the detailed, central vision needed for activities such as reading and driving.  Macular degeneration is the breakdown of this […]

What is autism?Ask Hanna

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a disorder related to brain development which causes problems with behavior and the ability to communicate or interact with other people.  The word spectrum indicates that there is a wide variation in both the type and the severity of symptoms that different people experience.  Although there is no "cure" for [...]

What is autism?

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a disorder related to brain development which causes problems with behavior and the ability to communicate or interact with other people.  The word spectrum indicates that there is a wide variation in both the type and the severity of symptoms that different people experience.  Although there is no "cure" for [...]

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