Author Archives: Zuzanna Walter

The Global HRT Market Insights and Trends 

August 20, 2021

Commonly prescribed to menopausal patients, individuals with human growth hormone and thyroid imbalances, as well as males with hypogonadism, hormone replacement therapies (HRT) have had a tumultuous history within the medical industry and scientific community. Despite several ups and downs, these therapeutics are now widely popularized solutions to hormonal imbalances, specifically menopause, and constitute a global, high-revenue market. Additionally, research developments have contributed to the introduction of bio-identical hormone-based products, which provide a natural alternative to synthetic HRTs and have been surging in popularity.

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Managing Distractions During Telehealth Appointments 

August 13, 2021

\With the advent of telemedicine came several challenges not limited to IT security, patient-provider connection, and a host of technological issues. As the adoption of digital medical care is now relatively widespread, there is a new challenge facing telehealth – distraction. According to new survey data, approximately 44% of Americans engaged in a telehealth appointment during the COVID-19 pandemic and a significant proportion of those also reported multi-tasking or being distracted by other tasks during their visit.

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Examining Nutritional Interventions for Improved Wellbeing and Mental Health 

August 5, 2021

Emerging findings from intervention studies implicate healthy dietary patterns combined with lifestyle modifications have the potential to prevent and treatment mental health disorders and modify drug treatment effects.

There is strong evidence that nutritional patterns can affect later-life brain function; a healthy diet filled with high-quality foods has been linked to reductions in cognitive decline risk, while a poor diet appears to increase cognitive decline along with other health concerns. Mounting evidence suggests that early evaluation and treatment for depression can improve or maintain cognitive function in patients with mild cognitive impairment – the first stage of Alzheimer’s disease. Furthermore, the risk of developing dementia is doubled in older adults with depression, whereas the risk of Alzheimer’s is up to 65% greater. Not only is a healthy diet beneficial for preventing neurological decline, but it can also help address cardiometabolic health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and metabolic disorders.

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