Intense workouts have been found to lessen symptoms for people with the diagnosis.
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Health and lifestyle stories from the Portland Press Herald.
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Sen. Collins, a pivotal vote, says she’s ‘leaning against’ Graham-Cassidy health care bill
The Republican from Maine lists serious deficiencies in her party’s latest effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
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Southern Maine Health Care plans $21 million nursing center in Sanford
The new 90-bed facility would be built next to existing facilities run by the York County health care organization.
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Maine health officials address early cases of flu
Weeks before the typical start of flu season, multiple hospitals have reported positive lab tests.
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Planned Parenthood, ACLU sue Maine over law allowing only doctors to perform abortions
The plaintiffs say letting nurse practitioners and others provide the service will give women easier access, in a case that could affect 41 other states with restrictions like Maine’s.
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Tackle football before age 12 linked to mood, behavior problems
A study by Boston University shows that even non-concussive hits can harm developing brains.
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Senate Republicans’ last gasp would gut Obamacare
The Graham-Cassidy bill converts ACA funding into block grants for states and cuts Medicaid dramatically.
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Groups that guide Mainers to ACA insurance plans avoid drastic cutbacks
Navigators for the health insurance marketplace, many housed in nonprofits, expected deeper cuts like those in other states.
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Maine’s Janet Mills, 36 other attorneys general urge incentives for opioid alternatives
They say the health care industry should promote the use of physical therapy, acupuncture, massage and chiropractic care for the treatment of chronic, non-cancer pain.
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Sen. Collins alarmed by Medicaid cuts, limits on pre-existing conditions in latest ACA repeal proposal
The Graham-Cassidy proposal would result in 32 million fewer Americans having health insurance, according to one study.