Connective Tissue | Healthy Aging | MIS-C | Suicide Prevention | Lower Cholesterol

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Thursday, September 12, 2024

 

Connective Tissue Disorders

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Your body’s connective tissues, like tendons and ligaments, help your joints move. Learn how connective tissue disorders can cause health problems. (From NIH News in Health)


Healthy Aging Month

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Explore events, resources, and scientific advances and innovations during Healthy Aging Month 2024. (From NIH’s NIA)


How SARS-CoV-2 Might Cause Dangerous Inflammation in Children

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Researchers found one way that SARS-CoV-2 infection can lead to a severe complication in children called MIS-C. (From NIH Research Matters)


Digital Toolkit for Suicide Prevention Month

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Raise awareness of suicide by sharing resources that can help you and others recognize the warning signs and learn how to get help. (From NIH’s NIMH)


Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) To Lower Cholesterol

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Check out tools, including advice for lifestyle changes and sample menus, that you can use to help lower your cholesterol. (From NIH’s NHLBI)