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Omega-3s Lower Risk Of Kidney Disease

Posted by Manuela Boyle on 5 February 2023
Omega-3s Lower Risk Of Kidney Disease
Omega-3 fatty acids from seafood and oily fish — not plants — are linked with a reduced risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and a slower decline in kidney function, according to a study published in The BMJ. Estimates show that CKD afflicts 700 million people in the world, causing kidney failure and even death. Kidney damage can start years before symptoms appear. Several factors increase CKD risk, including diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and a family history of...
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Releasing Fear of Cancer Recurrence

Posted by Manuela Boyle on 12 June 2021
Releasing Fear of Cancer Recurrence
It's Monday, and on Thursday you're having a followup scan to check for evidence of cancer recurrence. You feel fine, but the fear won't leave you alone. Your neck and shoulders are tense, you're not sleeping, and you can't seem to focus at work. You wonder how you're going to make it through the week. Fear of cancer recurrence is extremely common. Per a 2013 review published in the journal Psychooncology, studies show that anywhere from 33% to 96% of cancer survivor...
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