Thursday Newsletter - 10/05/23

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October 05, 2023

"The greatest wealth is health."

In today’s Health Report Daily, you’ll discover…

Boost Your Memory with Foods, Fall Allergy Relief Tips, Essential Oils for Better Sleep, Embracing Body Positivity as a Doctor, Understanding the Dangers of Fentanyl, Cottage Cheese Snack Jar, and more…

Stay Well,

🤔 Today’s Trivia Question

What is the term used for a type of fat that accumulates around certain organs in the body, such as the liver and heart? (Answer at the bottom of the newsletter.)

Foods to help maximize your memory from the Mayo Clinic
 
 
From www.lagrandeobserver.com
 

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I enjoy cooking, but I prefer to work with the freshest ingredients. As such, I grow my own fruits and vegetables in a small garden and purchase CONTINUE...

 
 
Cottage Cheese Snack Jar
 
 
From www.eatingwell.com
 

This creamy, crunchy snack packs 20 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber in one small mason jar. CONTINUE...

 
 
How to get hay fever relief from fall allergies
 
 
From www.bostonherald.com
 

"Fall is a very common season for seasonal allergies to kick in," says a Mayo Clinic allergist. CONTINUE...

 
 
7 of the best essential oils for sleep
 
 
From www.medicalnewstoday.com
 

Many people find it difficult to fall asleep. Some essential oils may help a person feel more relaxed before going to sleep. Learn more here. CONTINUE...

 
 
Ozempic is making me rethink how to be a body-positive doctor
 
 
From www.npr.org
 

A physician decided to stop talking to patients about weight, and focus on health instead. But the new weight-loss drugs forced her to rethink how to help patients without feeding into stigma. CONTINUE...

 
 
What is fentanyl, and why have deaths due to drug overdose spiked in the US?
 
 
From www.aljazeera.com
 

In 2021, two-thirds of drug-related overdose deaths in the US were linked to synthetic opioids like fentanyl. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
 

🤔 Answer to Today’s Trivia Question: Visceral fat. Visceral fat is considered more dangerous than subcutaneous fat (the kind that lies just beneath the skin) because it can increase the risk of health problems such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure. Maintaining a healthy diet and exercising regularly is important to reduce visceral fat in the body. So next time you're reaching for that second helping of creamy butternut squash pasta, remember to keep an eye on your visceral fat levels!

😂 Patient: Doctor, I think I need glasses.

Teller: You certainly do! This is a bank.