A Purpose in Life Might Lengthen Your Life
MONDAY, Nov. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Having a clear purpose in life could reduce your risk for premature death.That’s the conclusion of researchers who spent eight years tracking about 13,000 Americans over age 50.Those who considered their life …
Learn MoreBerry Good for You: Some Foods Can Strengthen Your Brain
MONDAY, Nov. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Eating more berries and drinking tea may help slow mental decline as you age, new research suggests.In a study of more than 900 adults, researchers found that foods like these — containing antioxidant flavono…
Learn MoreA Beloved Pet’s Death Can Trigger Deep Grief. Finding Support Can Be Tough
MONDAY, Nov. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Anyone who’s ever loved a pet like a member of the family knows that the grief when that dog, cat or other furry friend dies can be devastating. But too often, finding others who truly understand and support …
Learn MoreNew COVID Variant XBB Is Gaining Ground Among Americans
MONDAY, Nov. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) – U.S. health officials are tracking a new COVID variant that’s a combination of two earlier Omicron subvariants.Known as XBB, this latest subvariant now represents 3.1% of new COVID cases throughout the U.S. and…
Learn MoreSkipping Meals Could Shave Years Off Your Life
MONDAY, Nov. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Intermittent fasting — limiting eating to a small part of the day — is very popular these days. But that doesn’t mean it’s healthy.A new study published online in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and …
Learn MoreType of Medicare Could Influence Cancer Patients’ Outcomes
MONDAY, Nov. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Your chances of surviving cancer could depend on the type of Medicare plan you have, a new study reports.Americans enrolled in a privatized, cost-saving Medicare Advantage plan are more likely to die within a …
Learn MoreLots of Teen Boys Use Steroids, Often With Side Effects
MONDAY, Nov. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Steroid users, especially teen boys and young men, seem indifferent to the serious side effects and dependency associated with use of the drugs, a new study finds.“We’re seeing more young adults and adolescent…
Learn MoreCaregiving Can Heighten Loneliness, or Ease It
MONDAY, Nov. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Taking care of a loved one can either be a break from loneliness or help to bring loneliness on, depending on your circumstances, new research shows.Researchers broadly studied the issue, using data from 28 st…
Learn MoreCOVID in Pregnancy Can Vary — Get Vaccinated to Stay Safe
MONDAY, Nov. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — When pregnant women contract COVID-19, one in 10 will have moderate, severe or even critical symptoms, a new study finds.So it’s important they get their COVID vaccines, experts say.“Given that patients in all…
Learn MoreAllergies & Asthma: Keep Sneezes & Wheezes at Bay This Holiday Season
SATURDAY, Nov. 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) – It’s possible to have a joy-filled holiday season while keeping allergies and asthma in check.Being aware of triggers is a key, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI).“Whi…
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