Research shows that diet and exercise can impact the risk for dementia. But what about how much money someone makes, and the person’s educational level? News 8’s Brittany Noble reports on why dementia may not be so impartial when it comes to a person’s socioeconomic status.

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Norovirus outbreaks continue to rise, higher than seen over the past few years.

Experts believe the rise may partially be due to lack of and less frequent intermingling of people during the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in lower immunity to the virus.

People can protect themselves and their families from getting norovirus this winter.

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The combination of physical activity and cold temperatures can strain the heart, causing blood pressure to spike or, worse yet, a heart attack.

Doctors say heart-related risks are high in the wintertime because blood vessels constrict during cold temperatures. But for people with heart disease, winter can can add additional stress.

Dr. Sandeep Dube is a cardiologist at Community Health Network tells us some things to look out for.

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Winter is here and with advisories across the United States, it is important that you know how to stay safe and well. WISH-TV Medical Contributor Dr. Janel Gordon gives us tips for common winter stress conditions and shares general winter weather precautions.

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Extreme fatigue, memory problems, dizziness, shortness of breath, these are just a few of the 200 symptoms linked to long COVID, which is when the symptoms of COVID last longer than three months.

There are no FDA-approved or even widely agreed upon treatments for long COVID.

But now researchers are trying to get to the root of the problem, in hopes of helping these patients who are suffering the longest.

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he Indianapolis Colts and Versiti Blood Center of Indiana on Friday hosted the 25th annual Bleed Blue Blood Drive.

Known as the largest single-day blood drive in the state it all took place at Lucas Oil Stadium.

The holiday season is a time for giving, but for hospitals, it’s also a time of urgency. Blood donations typically decline this time of year, even as the need remains constant.

Versiti Blood Center of Indiana saw hundreds of donors during the event. The hope is to save the lives of 3,000 Hoosiers.

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This Saturday is the winter solstice, marking the beginning of winter. Many look forward to the festive events taking place, but for the 10 million Americans struggling with seasonal affective disorder it can mean dark times ahead.

What is seasonal affective disorder?

Seasonal affective disorder is recurrent episodes of depression, mania, or hypomania with seasonal onset and remission. Typically, it starts in late fall/early winter and subsides in late spring/early summer.

What are typical symptoms of seasonal affective disorder?

• Depressed mood.
• Decreased interest in pleasurable activities.
• Insomnia or hypersomnia (individuals may often describe sleeping 1 hour more than warmer seasons).
• Fatigue or decreased energy.
• Change in appetite or weight.
• Difficulty concentrating.
• Feelings of guilt or worthlessness.
• Restlessness or psychomotor slowing.
• Suicidal thoughts.
• Mania: extreme mood swings, high energy.
• Hypomania: elevated mood and energy that is less severe than mania.

What treatment options are currently available?

• Antidepressants.
• Light therapy: there are several products available on the market. Per Yale School of Medicine, the light should be at least 10,000 lux, 20x brighter than regular indoor light. Individuals do best if they use the light box for at least 30 minutes in the morning, before 8 a.m. Some boxes are more costly than others. Check with your healthcare team and insurance company for a prescription and coverage, respectively.
• Talk therapy such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), can help with reframing unhelpful thoughts surrounding cold weather, dark days and associated recurrent symptoms.

What steps can you take to prevent some of these symptoms?

• Get outdoors in natural light, especially within the first couple hours of waking.
• Be physically active.
• Maintain a consistent sleep schedule.

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Chronic pain and treatment resistant depression — both impact millions of people — can be debilitating, and both can leave people feeling hopeless, impacting daily activities, relationships, and jobs.Now, scientists are turning to sonic relief, a drug-free way to relieve the pain of both chronic pain and depression.

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