Weekend Warriors Aren’t Exercising in Vain, at Least When It Comes to Their Heart
TUESDAY, July 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It doesn’t matter if you exercise every day or squeeze it all into the weekend. If you do the recommended 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity a week, you’ll get heart benefits, a new study f…
Learn MoreStretch Your Brain as You Age, Lower Your Dementia Risk?
MONDAY, July 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Writing letters, taking classes and playing mentally stimulating games like chess in your older years could lower your risk of dementia over the next decade, a new study suggests.Researchers in Australia found…
Learn MoreStudy Delivers More Evidence of a Mental Health Crisis Among Teens, Particularly Girls
THURSDAY, July 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Depression, suicidal thoughts and other mental health problems sent record numbers of American kids, especially girls, to emergency rooms during the COVID-19 pandemic.Once there, many waited days or even wee…
Learn MoreStrong Marijuana Habit Could Raise Odds for Complications During Surgery
TUESDAY, July 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Using marijuana regularly might increase the risk for complications during and after surgery, and doctors should address this when planning operations, a new study suggests. People with a cannabis use disorde…
Learn MoreKeeping Cholesterol Levels Stable May Help Shield You From Dementia
THURSDAY, July 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Could swings in your blood fat levels increase your chances of being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease?Yes, suggests a new study that found fluctuating cholesterol levels among older adults may increase the …
Learn MoreAccess to Medical Marijuana Won’t Lower Use of Opioid Painkillers: Study
WEDNESDAY, July 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Medical marijuana is touted as a pain reliever, but in U.S. states where it’s legal, prescriptions for opioid or non-opioid painkillers haven’t decreased, a new study finds.According to researchers, this mea…
Learn MoreMixed Results on Vitamin D’s Benefit for Aging Hearts
THURSDAY, June 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Vitamin D supplements might lower the risk of heart attack and other cardiac ills for people over 60 — especially if they’re already taking heart meds, a new study suggests. “Our results suggest that furthe…
Learn MoreA Little Drinking Won’t Help Prevent Obesity, Diabetes
WEDNESDAY, June 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Having a couple of drinks a day won’t protect you from obesity or diabetes, a new study suggests.Everybody knows that heavy drinking isn’t good for your health, but whether moderate alcohol consumption is p…
Learn MoreHome Delivery of Alcohol Expanded During Pandemic, With Permanent Effects on Health
WEDNESDAY, June 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — During the COVID-19 pandemic home liquor delivery soared in the United States, as did binge drinking along with it, a new study finds.”‘Home delivery’ refers to when restaurants, bars or retailers use their…
Learn MoreCombo Therapy Could Treat Oral Melanomas in Dogs
TUESDAY, June 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Could a treatment combo that improves the odds against melanoma for humans work in dogs?Yes, claims a new study that found radiotherapy followed by immunotherapy extended survival in canine melanoma patients….
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