Less Sleep Brings Worse Grades for College Kids, Study Finds
TUESDAY, Feb. 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Late-night cramming, hall parties and other nocturnal activities can rob college kids of sleep, taking a big toll on grade point averages.Freshmen who racked up fewer than 6 hours of sleep a night saw a drop …
Learn MoreLooking for Love on V-Day? All That Swiping May Not Help
MONDAY, Feb. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If you’re one of the millions seeking The One this Valentine’s Day, here’s a tip: Try swiping less.This is the main message from a new study that found excessive swiping on dating apps can cause partner choice…
Learn More‘Neuroprotectant’ Drug Could Boost Outcomes After a Stroke
THURSDAY, Feb. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Using a “neuroprotectant” drug alongside the standard surgical removal of a clot may slash the risk of death and disability following a stroke, a new study finds.The new medication, called ApTOLL, shields bra…
Learn MoreIn Autopsy Study, Over 90% of Former NFL Players Showed Signs of Brain Disease CTE
THURSDAY, Feb. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Many football fans fondly remember Rick Arrington as the Philadelphia Eagles’ quarterback from 1970 to 1973, but his daughter’s memories are tainted by years spent watching her dad suffer from late-stage chro…
Learn MoreEl golf es un ejercicio saludable para los adultos mayores, confirma un estudio
MARTES, 22 de febrero de 2023 (HealthDay News) — ¿Quiere mantenerse sano en sus años dorados? Coja sus palos y vaya al campo de golf, sugiere una investigación reciente. En un pequeño estudio, jugar golf superó a caminar, e incluso a las caminatas nó…
Learn MoreSufrió un debilitante dolor lumbar durante décadas, hasta que un nuevo implante lo cambió todo
LUNES, 6 de febrero de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Tras vivir con un dolor lumbar que lo dejaba discapacitado durante casi 30 años, Dennis Bassett, de 64 años, por fin tiene una nueva oportunidad en la vida. El nativo de Hampstead, Nueva York, se lesionó…
Learn MoreGolf Is Healthy Exercise for Seniors, Study Confirms
TUESDAY, Feb. 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Want to stay healthy well into your golden years? Grab a bag of clubs and hit the green, new research suggests.Golfing beat walking or even Nordic walking (a full-body workout that consists of walking using sp…
Learn MoreKisspeptin: Is Injected Hormone the Remedy for Flagging Libido?
TUESDAY, Feb. 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If you are one of the millions of people distressed by low libido, help may be on the way in the form of a new hormone shot.Two new British studies suggest that injections of the hormone kisspeptin could boost…
Learn MoreTrabajar es difícil cuando se está de luto por la pérdida del cónyuge
VIERNES, 3 de febrero de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Cuando el esposo de Elizabeth R. falleció por un cáncer de hueso en 2016, se sintió agradecida cuando su empresa le ofreció generosamente una licencia por luto. Ahora, Elizabeth tiene 40 años, y trabaj…
Learn MoreHis Debilitating Back Pain Lasted Decades, Until a New Implant Changed Everything
MONDAY, Feb. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — After living with disabling low back pain for nearly 30 years, Dennis Bassett, 64, finally has a new lease on life.The Hempstead, N.Y., native injured his back in the 1980s when helping a friend. He tried every…
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