Strength training | Endometriosis awareness | Essential oils | Antidepressant response | GARD information

National Institutes of Health (NIH) sent this bulletin at 03/12/2020 03:00 PM EDT
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Thursday, March 12, 2020

 

Maintain Your Muscle

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Building muscle can keep your body working properly. Find out how to get started. (From NIH News in Health)

National Endometriosis Awareness Month

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Endometriosis can cause pain and infertility. Help raise awareness about the symptoms and treatment options. (From NIH’s NICHD)

Brain Activity Predicts Antidepressant Response

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Researchers identified specific patterns of brain activity that predict whether someone with depression is likely to respond to a common antidepressant. (From NIH Research Matters)

Essential Oils

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Learn about essential oils, concentrated plant extracts that may affect human health. (From NIH’s NIEHS)

Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD)

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Comprehensive information about rare and genetic diseases for patients, their families, health care providers, researchers and the public. (From NIH’s NCATS & NHGRI)