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Electrolytes: Essential Functions for Optimal Health

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An imbalance in these electrolytes can disrupt normal bodily functions and may lead to symptoms like headaches, fatigue, or even severe conditions. Suboptimal sodium status preferentially affects the central nervous system, whereas suboptimal potassium and calcium status can significantly affect neuromuscular manifestations.

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Invisible Disabilities

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Many of these conditions are psychological, and are so unacknowledged in society to a point where they are dismissed and left for individuals to handle on their own. Chronic Dizziness is often caused by anxiety disorders, migraines, traumatic brain injuries, and dysautonomia (issues with the autonomic nervous system) ( , Jama Network ).

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Psychological Effects of Music

Teen Health 101

Research proves that music therapy can benefit individuals with various mental health and physical health conditions, and music can also be a medium for processing emotions/trauma and regulating anxiety. Music is a source of recreation, mood enhancement, distraction, and even therapy.

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Health Education Lesson Plans

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Food also provides non-energy vitamins and minerals that support essential activities like converting food to energy, developing hormones, supporting the immune and nervous systems, and protecting our body from damage. Some drugs can cause heart disease, cancer, lung problems, and mental health conditions, like depression.