Concussions Won’t Lower Your Kid’s IQ: Study
MONDAY, July 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If your child has ever taken a knock to the head on the playing field, a new study has some reassuring news: There’s no evidence that a concussion shaves points from a kid’s IQ.Researchers found that compared …
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 MoreGene-Editing Tools Pave Way for New Alzheimer’s Treatments
MONDAY, July 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Two new studies using CRISPR gene editing offer potential new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease.“A pipeline of potential new treatments offers hope for the Alzheimer’s and dementia community,” said Maria Carr…
Learn MoreFor Young Workers, Insomnia Cuts Productivity
MONDAY, July 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new study from Australia tied some dangerous and unsettling issues to sleep disorders in young people.The research found links to daytime drowsiness, mental health issues and motor vehicle accidents and note…
Learn MoreSkin Lightening Products Carry Dangers, But Many Users Are Unaware of Risks: Study
MONDAY, July 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Using skin lightening products can be dangerous without a doctor’s supervision because they may contain harmful ingredients.Still, nearly a quarter of people in a recent survey said they used the products not …
Learn MorePets Don’t Help Those With Severe Mental Illness Fare Better
MONDAY, July 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s commonly thought that having a companion animal — be it a dog, cat or bird — is good for the owner’s mental health.A new study suggests that’s not so, at least for people with severe mental illness and fo…
Learn MoreOcean Color Is Changing, and Climate Change is Likely Behind It
MONDAY, July 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The color of the oceans has changed over the past two decades, which has scientists concerned about the impact of climate change. “I’ve been running simulations that have been telling me for years that these c…
Learn MoreSummer Skin Care Tips for Those With Darker Skin
SUNDAY, July 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Dermatologist Dr. Caroline Opene is often asked if certain types of sun blocks are better for people with darker skin.Not necessarily, says the director of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Heal…
Learn MoreSummer Backyard Feasts Don’t Have to be Unhealthy
SATURDAY, July 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — That backyard cookout can be loaded with fat and sugar, but it doesn’t have to be.It’s possible to make some simple swaps and have a meal that’s healthy and delicious, a nutrition expert at UT Southwestern M…
Learn MoreLiving in Highly Segregated Neighborhood Tied to Lower Life Expectancy
FRIDAY, July 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Residing in a highly segregated neighborhood is associated with significantly lower life expectancy, according to a research letter published online July 14 in JAMA Health Forum.Sadiya S. Khan, M.D., from the …
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