¿Qué es mejor para el cerebro, los crucigramas o los juegos de computadora?
MIÉRCOLES, 2 de noviembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Los adultos mayores que desean ralentizar la pérdida de la memoria podrían encontrar ayuda en un clásico entretenimiento: el crucigrama.Esta es la sugerencia de un pequeño estudio que dio seguimien…
Learn MoreDormir mal podría aumentar las probabilidades de glaucoma
MIÉRCOLES, 2 de noviembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Dormir mal podría vincularse con el glaucoma, una importante causa de ceguera, sugiere un estudio reciente.El estudio utilizó una base de datos de más de 400,000 personas para explorar los vínculos…
Learn MoreMonkeypox in Kids, Teens Is Rare and Seldom Severe: CDC
THURSDAY, Nov. 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Out of the more than 25,000 U.S. cases of monkeypox reviewed in a new study, just 0.3% occurred in people under the age of 18, new government data shows.Most of the kids and teens who contracted the virus — …
Learn MoreSingle Dose of Psychedelic Curbs Depression, But Study Raises Concerns
THURSDAY, Nov. 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A single psychedelic trip with psilocybin — the mind-altering component of magic mushrooms — appears to lift the fog of major depression in some hard-to-treat patients, a new clinical trial reports.A 25-mil…
Learn MoreHalf of Americans Over 50 Are Now Caregivers
THURSDAY, Nov. 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) — More than half of Americans aged 50 and up are helping an older adult manage tasks ranging from household chores to care for medical conditions, a new national poll shows.Researchers said the findings highlig…
Learn More‘First Impression’ Factors That Matter When Dating Turns to Love
THURSDAY, Nov. 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) — When it comes to love, first impressions matter. But what exactly fuels the flames of romance?It turns out that compatibility and popularity are two of the key factors shaping who people pursue as potential p…
Learn MoreAHA News: Upping Your Step Count, Even in Small Amounts, May Increase Life Span
THURSDAY, Nov. 3, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Adding 1,000 or even 500 steps to your daily routine could lead to a longer life, new research suggests.Experts have long endorsed walking as a free and easy way for people to get a wide vari…
Learn MoreFrailty-Related Fracture Risk Higher for Seniors With Cancer History
THURSDAY, Nov. 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Older adults with a history of cancer have an increased risk for frailty-related bone fracture, according to a study published online Nov. 3 in JAMA Oncology.Erika Rees-Punia, Ph.D., from the American Cancer …
Learn MoreBrentuximab Vedotin + Chemo Ups Event-Free Survival in Peds Hodgkin Lymphoma
THURSDAY, Nov. 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For children with high-risk Hodgkin lymphoma, the addition of brentuximab vedotin to standard chemotherapy results in improved three-year event-free survival, with no increase in toxic effects, according to a…
Learn MoreExtra Parenteral Amino Acids No Benefit for Extremely Preterm Infants
THURSDAY, Nov. 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For infants with extremely low birthweight, extra parenteral amino acids for five days after birth do not increase survival free from neurodisability at two years, according to a study published in the Nov. 3…
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