Breastfeeding also enhances the bond between mother and child, is cost - free and convenient, and can reduce
the risk of some health problems in women like ovarian cancer.
Not exact matches
«Chronic stress and overexposure to cortisol — which increases sugars
in your bloodstream, alters your immune system responses, suppresses your digestive and reproductive systems, and communicates with that part
of your brain that controls mood, motivation and fear — puts you at
risk for mental
health problems like anxiety and depression, and a whole host
of physical
health issues,» writes Levy.
But consuming loperamide
in those quantities also comes with the
risk of severe
health problems, «including severe heart rhythm
problems and death,» according to the FDA.
But they've been hampered by somewhat skeptical physicians who still aren't sure that the drugs are worth their price (their topline costs are around $ 14,000 per treatment course); part
of the
problem is that it's unclear whether or not those dramatic cholesterol reductions actually translate into broader
health outcomes like a reduced
risk of stroke or heart attack
in heart disease patients.
Science is definitive: being a workaholic doesn't help you get ahead
in your career but does increase the
risk of burnout and serious
health problems.
Such
risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our ability to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively and develop and maintain good relationships with physicians, hospitals and other
health care providers; the impact
of modifications to our operations and processes; our ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits
of such transactions, including with respect to the Merger; the substantial level
of government regulation over our business and the potential effects
of new laws or regulations or changes
in existing laws or regulations; the outcome
of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation
in government - sponsored programs such as Medicare; the effectiveness and security
of our information technology and other business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts
of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits
of the Merger as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger;
problems regarding the successful integration
of the businesses
of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion
of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities during the pendency
of the Merger; potential litigation associated with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain key personnel; the availability
of financing, including relating to the proposed Merger; effects on the businesses as a result
of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; as well as more specific
risks and uncertainties discussed
in our most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section
of www.cigna.com as well as on Express Scripts» most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section
of www.express-scripts.com.
«Money being reinvested into a business is, by definition, not immediately accreting to shareholders, which we think may be a
problem given high consensus earnings growth expectations,» says Castagno, adding that the companies most at
risk, based on elevated expectations and likelihood
of reinvestment, are those
in Consumer Staples, Financials,
Health Care, and Industrials.
They explained that the decline
in some crops could lead to massive global
health problems «by changing the composition
of diets and, with it, the profile
of dietary and weight - related
risk factors and associated mortalities.»
Researchers now believe that the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrients
in greens peas play an equally important role
in lowering our
risk of this chronic
health problem.
New research suggests that regular consumption
of chocolate may weaken bone density and strength, which
in turn could increase the
risk of health problems such as osteoporosis and fracture.
The recommendations
in the Australian Dietary Guidelines and Australian Guide to Healthy Eating help us choose foods for good
health and to reduce our
risk of chronic
health problems.
The dyes used
in these preparations are — or course — artificial additives, some
of which have been associated with a host
of health problems including behavioral issues and an increased
risk of cancer.
By following the dietary patterns recommended
in the Guidelines, we will get enough
of the nutrients essential for good
health and also help reduce our
risk of chronic
health problems such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, some cancers and obesity.
In spite
of technology and medical science's ability to manage complex
health problems, the current maternity care environment has increased
risks for healthy women and their babies.
If these «late preterm infants» have no other
health problems, they generally do significantly better than those born earlier, though they still face a higher
risk of problems than babies who are born later
in pregnancy.
Sleep deprivation
in teens has also been linked to obesity, mental
health problems, learning issues, and an increased
risk of substance abuse
problems.
«Knee length stockings have many practical advantages over thigh length
in that they lower the
risk of problems and
health care costs.
Improving the behavior
of the parent or caregiver
of children
in high -
risk situations actually changes their physical chemistry, according to the studies Tough cites, leading to fewer behavior
problems and greater success
in school, as well as measurably better
health outcomes as years pass.
The Harvard School
of Public
Health says,» It's hard to argue with the health benefits of a diet rich in vegetables and fruits: Lower blood pressure; reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, and probably some cancers; lower risk of eye and digestive problems; and a mellowing effect on blood sugar that can help keep appetite in check.&
Health says,» It's hard to argue with the
health benefits of a diet rich in vegetables and fruits: Lower blood pressure; reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, and probably some cancers; lower risk of eye and digestive problems; and a mellowing effect on blood sugar that can help keep appetite in check.&
health benefits
of a diet rich
in vegetables and fruits: Lower blood pressure; reduced
risk of heart disease, stroke, and probably some cancers; lower
risk of eye and digestive
problems; and a mellowing effect on blood sugar that can help keep appetite
in check.»
Weight gain early on increases the
risk of becoming overweight later
in childhood and, like adults, obese children can suffer more
health problems.
Social and emotional
problems in young children can be traced to mothers» prenatal
health, 1,2 parents» caregiving3, 4 and their life - course (such as the timing
of subsequent pregnancies, employment, welfare dependence).5, 6 Home visiting programs that address these antecedent
risks and protective factors may reduce social and emotional
problems in children.
For children, research shows a link between food insecurity and lower
health status, low birth weight, anemia, more frequent colds and stomachaches, asthma, developmental
risk, mental
health problems, and poor educational performance — all
of which have
health and economic consequences
in the short and long terms.
If you are at
risk for gestational diabetes (diabetes diagnosed during pregnancy that can affect the
health of both baby and mom), giving
in to high - sugar cravings could cause even more
problems.
Research has demonstrated that a large proportion
of mothers served
in home visiting suffer from mental
health problems, with up to 50 percent experiencing clinically elevated levels
of depression during the critical first years
of their child's development.5 There is evidence that many depressed mothers fail to fully benefit from home visiting.6 Identifying depressed mothers or those at
risk for depression who are participating
in home visiting, and treating or preventing the condition and its deleterious consequences, can improve program outcomes and foster healthy child development.
As a result, the baby is born prematurely and at
risk for a range
of health problems such as immature, underdeveloped lungs, difficulty
in the regulation
of body temperature, impaired feeding, and impacted weight gain.
Studies show that the more adverse childhood experiences a person has, the higher their
risk of health and wellness
problems later
in life.
In such cases, your
health care provider will confirm that your baby's gestational age is at least 39 weeks or older before induction to reduce the
risk of health problems for your baby.
Gaining too much weight during pregnancy puts you at
risk for
health problems including high blood pressure and gestational diabetes, explains Nora Saul, registered dietitian and manager
of nutrition services at Joslin Diabetes Center
in Boston on HealthyWomen.com.
Children who live
in homes with a lot
of arguing, hostility, and discontentment may be at a higher
risk for developing mental
health issues and behavior
problems.
After giving birth the worries don't stop,
in fact, they heighten since newborn babies are prone to the
risk of contacting numerous
health related
problems.
Children
in the District
of Columbia are at
risk of serious
health problems stemming from hunger, poor nutrition, inadequate physical activity, and environmental degradation
in our community.
Sitting for prolonged periods
in crowded conditions, greatly increases the
risk of varicose veins and blood clots, heightens physical and emotional stress, and can exacerbate overall
health problems.
But
in general, there is limited and no clear evidence that breastfed babies are at lower
risk of developing behaviour or mental
health problems in later life.
Indeed, many scientists would argue that recent research results tend to suggest that the public are right to be sceptical, both
in terms
of risks to human
health, and increasing
problems for farmers growing GM crops.
If the recent increase
in availability
of stronger forms
of cannabis does lead to an increase
in total use by some people, this might also lead to an increase
in their future
risk of developing mental
health problems.
At the end
of 2014, Gov. Andrew Cuomo banned fracking
in New York, citing
health risks, like the possibility
of chemicals seeping into drinking water supplies and respiratory
problems from gases released into the air.
People living
in a cold home are at higher
risk of lung conditions, heart attack, stroke and mental
health problems.
In addition to HPV infection, other factors that increase a woman's
risk of developing cervical cancer include: not having regular Pap tests; not following up with your
health care provider if you had a Pap test result that is not normal; having HIV (the virus that causes AIDS); having another condition that makes it hard for your body to fight off
health problems; and smoking.
Sufferers often experience severe distress and changes
in behaviour and mood and have a much increased
risk of suicide and
health problems.
Looking at the data
in this way showed that absolute
risk for
health problems for women on a combined formulation
of estrogen plus synthetic progesterone was lowest for the youngest women, who are most likely to experience menopausal symptoms.
About 380,000 babies are born too soon each year
in this country, and those who survive an early birth often face an increased
risk of a lifetime
of health challenges, such as breathing
problems, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities and others.
The
problem was not just unpleasant odors, it was a serious
health risk — one study conducted
in 1972 found that over one - half
of the river runners through the Grand Canyon experienced gastrointestinal illness.»
The findings are especially relevant to families with children living
in low - income households; these kids are at greater
risk of health problems resulting from poor air quality.
Although we do need some salt
in our diet, too much is linked to various
health problems including increased
risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease.
For example, brain anatomy could be more closely monitored
in those people where there is suspicion
of an increased
risk of developing a mental disorder (the children
of parents with mental
health problems, for example), so that the probability
of developing a pathology that interferes with their normal development can be estimated.
If other researchers confirm these results, the promotion
of the Mediterranean dietary pattern might be an efficient way
of reducing the
risk of developing advanced PC,
in addition to lowering the
risk of other prevalent
health problems in men such as cardiovascular disease.
The findings suggest the common disorder may put the one
in ten women who have it at
risk of mental
health problems.
A major
health problem in older people is age - associated osteoporosis — the thinning
of bone and the loss
of bone density that increases the
risk of fractures.
«These findings are important because, while both obesity and heart failure are major public
health problems in the U.S., little has been known about whether substantial weight loss would decrease the
risk of heart - failure - related adverse events.»
Parents
of children with «critical» congenital heart defects — which require at least one cardiac surgery — are at high
risk for mental
health problems, particularly post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression, according to research
in Journal
of the American Heart Association, the Open Access Journal
of the American Heart Association / American Stroke Association.