Alzheimer’s: Who Is Caring for the Caregivers?
MONDAY, Aug. 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Katherine Sanden drove over 1,400 miles, from California to Nebraska, to care for her beloved uncle after he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in November 2020, but seeing him after years apart was more devastat…
Learn MoreAlzheimer’s: Who Is Caring for the Caregivers?
MONDAY, Aug. 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Katherine Sanden drove over 1,400 miles, from California to Nebraska, to care for her beloved uncle after he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in November 2020, but seeing him after years apart was more devastat…
Learn MoreSchool Sports Are Starting Again: Know the Signs of Concussion
SUNDAY, Aug. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — As high school sports get underway this fall, sports medicine specialists remind athletes, parents and coaches that concussions can be challenging to diagnose.Dr. Sean Bradley, a primary care sports medicine p…
Learn MoreBreastfeeding Can Protect Hearts of Mom, Baby Long Term
FRIDAY, Aug. 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Breastfeeding can deliver long-term heart benefits to both mother and child, a new statement from the American Heart Association (AHA) says.The immune systems of newborns and infants can be strengthened by br…
Learn MoreAs Pandemic Eases, It’s Boom Times for Cosmetic Surgeons
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 24, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Even after dropping 25 pounds, Megan Gilbert still had some insecurities when she looked in the mirror.”After breastfeeding two kids and losing weight, my breasts no longer looked how I wanted them to,” she…
Learn MoreBreakfast Might Be Good for a Child’s Emotional Health, Too
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 24, 2022 (HealthDay News) — What your kids eat for breakfast and where they eat it could matter for their social and emotional health. That’s the upshot of a new nationwide study from Spain that concluded that eating breakfast away fr…
Learn MoreDogs Do Cry When Reunited With Owners
TUESDAY, Aug. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Humans and dogs undoubtedly share a powerful bond, but can dogs cry when overcome with emotion? According to a recent study, possibly the first to try to answer that question, canine’s eyes do indeed well up …
Learn More‘Virtual’ Museum Visits Are Good Medicine for Seniors
TUESDAY, Aug. 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) — By combining technology with interactive art activities, older people at home can have museums come to them — and this can support their physical, mental and social well-being, a new study reports. “This par…
Learn MoreWhen Older Dogs’ Hearing Fades, Risk of Dementia Rises
FRIDAY, Aug. 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) — When dogs’ hearing fades, their mental skills follow, new research reveals.For the study, the researchers examined the link between hearing loss in aging dogs and dementia. The findings shed light on ways sens…
Learn MoreFDA Warns Amazon, Other Vendors About Sale of Skin Tag Removal Products
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday issued warning letters to three companies, including Amazon, for selling unapproved products for removing moles and skin tags.No over-the-counter medications …
Learn More