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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, itâs 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 â both impact millions of people â 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 itâs 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 whatâs 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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Liver cancer or hepatocellular cancer is the 6th most common cause of cancer and the 3rd leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. In the US, liver cancer is the 6th leading cause of death.
Common risk factors of liver cancer:
âąCirrhosis or liver scarring and itâs underlying risk factors (20% of cases of liver cancer form without cirrhosis present, yet in the presence of or more of the below conditions)
âąMetabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (formerly, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease) of which obesity, diabetes and high cholesterol are risk factors
âąHepatitis B and Hepatitis C (transmitted via body fluids, commonly during sex, childbirth (mother to fetus) or with IV drug use)
âąAlcohol
âąSmoking
âąAflatoxin (a fungus that may grow on grains and nuts improperly store in hot and humid environments)
Common symptoms of liver cancer:
âąNone
âąAbdominal discomfort
âąAbdominal swelling
âąNausea or vomiting
âąGastrointestinal bleeding
âąWeight loss
âąLoss of appetite
âąJaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes)
âąEasy bruising or bleeding
âąPersistent itching
âąFatigue
âąFever
Populations at increased risk for liver cancer:
Nationally, the highest rates are seen in Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indian/Alaskan Natives. Rising rates have been noted in the Latinx population.
Globally, rates are actually highest outside the US, in sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia.
Liver cancer prevention:
âąEat whole food, plant-forward nutrition (fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains, minimal saturated fat)
âąReduce alcohol intake or abstain https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/about-alcohol-use/index.html
âąGet screened for and vaccinated against hepatitis B (infants, children and adults) https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis-b/index.html
*Get screened and treated for hepatitis C (no vaccine currently exists and many patients are without symptoms, which often only occur with advanced disease.) https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis-c/index.html
âąPractice safer sex with regular condom use (including same gender couples)
âąGet screened for STDs annually or with every new partner
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The National Institute of Healthâs All of Us Research Program is a federally-funded program on a mission to collect health data from one million or more diverse individuals across the U.S. over the course of many years, with the goal of improving precision medicine for us and future generations. The program has partner sites across the nation, as well as a mobile tour, which recently made a stop in Indianapolis.
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Thursday is World Mental Health Day. Observed annually around the world on Oct. 10, World Mental Health Day draws much needed attention to our mental well-being. Historically, across many cultures, mental health has been seen as a taboo topic and discussions surrounding it were and at times still are discouraged.
However, this cannot continue. In the United States, 40 million adults have depression or anxiety. Symptoms must be addressed and treatment should be made available.
For those who need help, rather urgent or not and do not know where to turn, please call the national help hotline: 988
Mental health resources
Be Well IndianaIndiana Suicide PreventionIndiana Department of Child Servicesâ Childrenâs Mental Health InitiativeNational Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988 or 800-273-8255More resourcesSee 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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Do you find yourself not having time to exercise daily or at all during the workweek? Do you find it easier to dedicate time to exercising on the weekends? If so, you are not alone.
Due to the demands of life, many individuals find it difficult to exercise during the week.
Are the health effects the same whether you workout daily versus one to two days on the weekend?
A recent study by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital, a Harvard Hospital, found that the weekend warrior pattern of exercise is associated with lower risk of 264 diseases and is just as effective as more frequent exercise. The study looked at over 89,000 men and women, who wore a wrist activity monitor for one week and were followed for 6.3 years.
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Cold and flu season is not far off, but right now, new parents need to be aware of another respiratory virus called RSV. Almost all children will get it during their first two years, and thousands will have serious complications.Now, a new FDA-approved vaccine can protect your baby, even before the little one is born.
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Itâs that time of year again: the dreaded cold and flu season is on the horizon. But lurking in the shadows is a more sinister threat: respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. Cases begin to rise in September and is at its worst during the winter. Often dismissed as just another common cold, RSV can be deadly, especially for infants and older people. But do you know the truth about RSV? Ivanhoe separates fact from fiction.
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Researchers say 8% of kids and 10% of adults have at least one food allergy. Of those, 86% are allergic to more then one food.
Epipens are life savers.
However, a new treatment may help block allergic reactions from ever happening.
This story was created from a script aired on WISH-TV. Health Spotlight is presented by Community Health Network.
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Ultra-processed foods are everywhere. Their convenience and cost are appealing. But health experts say that long list of ingredients should make you think twice.
Ultra-processed foods are designed to be easy to eat, tasty, and have a longer shelf life. But doctors say they are not good for your health.
One way to tell easily: there is usually a long list of ingredients ⊠many youâve likely never heard of. If the list includes things you wouldnât use in your own kitchen, youâll know itâs ultra-processed.
The Washington Post lists some other red flags of processed foods. Look for: added sweeteners like corn syrup and cane sugar, artificial sweeteners like aspartame, ingredients that end with ââŠoseâ such as fructose or glucose, and foods that are âinstantâ or available in many flavors.
Leaving these unhealthy, ultra-processed products on the shelf means more room in your cart for the foods that benefit your body.
Experts also warn us to be mindful of clever marketing tactics that can make processed foods look healthy but still include a lot of added ingredients or sugars.
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People born in the U.S. today can expect to live an average of 79 years. A century ago, that age was closer to 54. A lot has been learned about what will help people reach 70, 80, 90, and even 100. Donât smoke, alcohol in moderation, eat healthy and exerciseâthat advice always seems too broad. But there are five very specific science-backed things you can do today that will add a decade or more to your life.
A new study out of Tulane University found taking at least 50 steps up the stairs each day could slash your risk of heart disease by 20%.
As for your diet, a study analyzing almost a half million people found that those who switched from soda and processed meats to whole grains, nuts, fruits, veggies, and fish added an extra 10 years on average to their life.
Skip the salt. For the first time, salt intake has been linked to a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
Also, find ways to manage your stress. That will reduce your risk of early death by 22%. Other ways to combat stress: keep a daily routine, limit screen time, and stay connected with others. And get a good nightâs sleep. The key word is good. That means seven to nine hours without interruption.
How much do your genes play a role in how long you live? The New England Centenarian study found that genes account for less than one-third of your chances of surviving to age 85. The rest is dependent on your lifestyle choices.
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More than 800 thousand people have a heart attack every year. For 200 thousand of these people, it will be their second heart attack. Poor diet, obesity, and lack of physical activity are leading contributors to a heart attack, but your emotions can also take a toll on your heart.
In a report from the American Heart Association, researchers found social isolation can increase the risk for a heart attack by 29%.
Anger is also not good for your heart. A study from Columbia University found that after being angry, your blood vessels are impaired for up to 40 minutes. This can lead to heart problems and eventually a heart attack.
Even extreme happiness can damage your heart. A European study found that people can have a sudden weakening of the heart muscles after a joyful event like a wedding, surprise party, or a sporting event. So, what can you do to keep your emotions from breaking your heart? Try yoga.
Deep breathing during yoga is calming and relieves stress if done regularly. You can also exercise 30 minutes five times a week to improve your heart health and getting together with friends can lower your risk for high blood pressure and a heart attack.
For the Columbia University study on anger, the participants involved were all healthy and had no signs of heart disease or other chronic conditions.
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Many diets focus on what you eat but intermittent fasting focuses on when you eat. The idea is that when your body is without food for hours, your sugar stores are used up and your body starts burning fat.
But now weâre learning a type of intermittent fasting called nocturnal fasting may have more benefits than just weight loss.
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