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Pyruvate kinase activators may benefit vaso-occlusive crisis in sickle cell disease

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A pair of pyruvate kinase (PKA) activators have been linked to increased oxygen affinity and reduced propensity for red blood cell sickling in patients with sickle cell disease in vitro, according to new findings. In data presented at the 2022 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH) in New Orleans this week, a …

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Study finds trigger warnings may not benefit those they intend to help

Study finds trigger warnings may not benefit those they intend to help

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A recent study in Behavioral therapy explored the relationship between trigger warnings and behavior related to negative stimuli. The study concluded that there is no evidence to suggest that when presented with a trigger warning, people choose to avoid negative stimuli, and trigger warnings did not cause people to stopping to prepare emotionally. The findings …

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Could red wine benefit your health? Know the details here

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There is evidence that drinking red wine may provide health benefits. If you don’t drink, health experts don’t recommend that you start drinking alcohol. But if you enjoy alcohol in moderation, red wine is worth considering. Red wine contains powerful antioxidants and many sources claim that drinking it has health benefits. However, drinking too much …

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SCAN CEO Jain: Don't glorify fee-for-service to improve Medicare benefit

SCAN CEO Jain: Don’t glorify fee-for-service to improve Medicare benefit

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When stakeholders consider ways to improve Medicare Advantage, they should be careful not to idealize paid Medicare in the process, warns SCAN Health Plan CEO Dr. Sachin Jain. Medicare Advantage (MA) is a growing force in healthcare. More MA plans are emerging each year and the size of their beneficiary populations continues to grow. Although …

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Insurance provider Enthea offers psychedelic therapy coverage as a social benefit

Insurance provider Enthea offers psychedelic therapy coverage as a social benefit

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Enthea, a provider of psychedelic healthcare insurance plans, announced on Tuesday that the company will launch its services in 40 markets across the United States next year, giving employers the ability to offer assisted therapy per psychedelic as a workplace perk. The announcement follows Enthea’s successful $2 million investment round led by Tabula Rasa Ventures, …

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There's a Major Benefit to Exercising Later in the Day vs. Morning, New Study Finds

There’s a Major Benefit to Exercising Later in the Day vs. Morning, New Study Finds

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A new study published in the journal Diabetes suggests that when you exercise can play an important role in blood sugar management. Participants who trained in the afternoon and evening had an 18 and 25 percent reduction in insulin resistance, respectively. Morning exercisers saw no reduction. Keep in mind that any exercise, no matter what …

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Ask a cycling coach, "Will I get a lot of benefit from using brand name sports nutrition products - or will any carb do?"

Ask a cycling coach, “Will I get a lot of benefit from using brand name sports nutrition products – or will any carb do?”

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By now, we’re all aware of the benefits of properly fueling a bike. When we exercise, we use the fats and carbohydrates (glycogen) stored in our body. While even the leanest professional athlete has more than enough fat stores for one workout, we all only have limited glycogen stores. Glycogen is stored in the liver …

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