Everyday Internet Use by Older Adults Might Help Keep Dementia at Bay
MONDAY, May 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In a world increasingly consumed by social media, much has been made of the amount of time younger generations spend online every day — and the harms that habit can bring.But now a new study of older adults sugg…
Learn MoreAHA News: Report Details How to Fine-Tune Asian Diets For Better Heart Health
MONDAY, May 8, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Just as the term “Asian American” encompasses a vast number of people and cultures, the idea of an “Asian diet” oversimplifies differences in what they eat, a new report on heart health says.Und…
Learn MoreHealthy Living Cuts the Odds That High-Risk Breast Cancer Will Return
MONDAY, May 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — High-risk breast cancer patients can take action to help stop their disease from coming back or killing them.The same healthy habits that leading cancer organizations recommend to prevent cancer appear to make a…
Learn MoreObesity Can Raise Odds for Post-Surgical Complications
MONDAY, May 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Here’s one more reason to watch your weight: Obesity can increase your odds for serious complications after surgery.Compared with patients of normal weight, those who are obese are at greater risk for developing…
Learn MoreQuitting Smoking Earlier Is Always Better for Lung Cancer Survival
MONDAY, May 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Quitting smoking will have benefits, even for those who are later diagnosed with lung cancer, new research indicates. While often studies compare outcomes for smokers vs. never smokers, investigators found that …
Learn MoreFDA Approves First Monoclonal Antibody Treatment for Arthritis in Dogs
MONDAY, May 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Man’s aging best friend has a new treatment to dull osteoarthritis pain as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced approval Friday of the first monoclonal antibody for dogs.Called Librela, the bedi…
Learn MoreOne Financial Tip to a Longer, Happier Marriage
MONDAY, May 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The key to a happier and longer marriage may be pooling your money. Researchers found that couples with joint bank accounts had better relationships, fought less about money and felt better about how their house…
Learn MoreCrohn’s Disease: What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment
MONDAY, May 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Crohn’s disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease, has no cure. But there are many treatments, specific to type, and it is possible to keep the symptoms under control. A gastroenterologist offers some tips f…
Learn MoreMovies in Theaters Are Back: How to Snack Healthy
SATURDAY, May 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While it may be hard to find a truly healthy movie theater snack, it is possible to enjoy healthier options.A nutrition expert offers some tips as moviegoers return to theaters after a pandemic hiatus.“The exp…
Learn MoreCDC Director Rochelle Walensky Resigns as Pandemic Winds Down
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Rochelle Walensky, M.D., director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, announced Friday that she will resign on June 30. Her departure comes after a little more than two years on the job.”The …
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