How ER Physicians Can Survive the Happiest Season of the Year
"Physicians and nurses are on duty while the world celebrates the holidays."
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Love Eggs? You're in luck. Eggs are so incredibly nutritious that they're often called "nature's multivitamin."
We now know eggs don't really raise the bad cholesterol in the blood. In fact, eggs primarily raise the "good" cholesterol.
#eggs#healthychoices#nutrientrich
There’s a “medicine” that offers substantial #health benefits & has only positive side effects. It’s also cheap & accessible! What is it? It’s #exercise, of course. Are you taking advantage of it? #fitness
Ground #flaxseed reduces #bloodpressure by reducing oxylipins, compounds that cause blood vessels to constrict. One study found it lowered b.p. by 8.8/5.0 mmHg over 12 weeks. #hypertension
Natural #Stress fighters:
#Nature
Hugging a human or pet
Meditative music
Meditation
A small act of #kindness
Humor
#Exercise
Positivity
Acceptance
Art
Movement
Massage
Playing an instrument
An observational study found that #sitting for long periods of time (10 hours daily or more) was linked w/ higher levels of troponin, a protein released when heart cells are injured. Sitting also increases the risk of blood clots. https://t.co/SmU3q6EB01 #healthandsafety
Make small changes. Put one less #sugar packet in your #coffee and give you body a chance to adapt. Then, cut back a little more. Substitute a bowl of #berries and yogurt for a sugary treat. Small changes and gradual cutbacks mean your body is less likely to rebel.
A study found that subjects who drank at least 2.5 cups of #coffee daily had a 75% lower risk of #livercancer relative to those who drank little or no coffee.They also had lower levels of a IL-6, a marker of liver injury. (Am.J.Nutr. 102:1498;2015) #health
#Walking or running in the early morning has cardiovascular benefits, but the silence is good for your mind too. It's a chance to cultivate calm, be present, and reboot your brain for the day ahead. #stressrelief#mindfulness
#Medication is often the default, but it doesn't usually solve the underlying problem. It's a temporary patch and may have side effects worse than the problem it supposedly solves. Sometimes we need meds, but, more importantly, we need a #healthylifestyle!
Chop #broccoli & expose it to air for at least 40 minutes before cooking. This activates enzymes that boost the quantity of sulforaphanes, compounds that have possible anti-cancer activity. #healthyeating#healthyfood
A study by the American Heart Association and the found each additional cup of #coffee subjects drank daily was linked w/a 8% reduction I’m the risk of heart failure or stroke. #healthyeating#health