Low Vitamin D in Pregnancy Tied to More Behavioral Problems in Children
THURSDAY, April 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Lower gestational 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) concentrations are associated with later behavioral problems in offspring, according to a study published online April 4 in the Journal of Nutrition.Melissa M…
Learn MoreHow Junk Food Ads Play on Your Emotions
THURSDAY, April 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Those TV ads for juicy burgers may trigger your emotions, making you believe you’ll be happier if you run out and get one for yourself.Unfortunately, a similar ad for salad does not appear to have the same …
Learn More¿Tronarse los dedos provoca artritis?
JUEVES, 20 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — ¿Ha escuchado la antigua idea de que tronarse los dedos hace que los nudillos se agranden? ¿Y que tronarse los dedos provoca artritis?Hay muchas creencias sobre esta conducta común, pero ha llegado el mo…
Learn MoreDoes Cracking Your Knuckles Cause Arthritis?
THURSDAY, April 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Have you heard the old wives’ tale that knuckle cracking will enlarge your knuckles? What about the one that cracking your knuckles causes arthritis?There are many beliefs about this common behavior, but it…
Learn MoreUn arma secreta de las campañas para dejar de fumar: las mascotas
LUNES, 10 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Apague ese cigarrillo, por la salud de su amigo de cuatro patas.Cuando los fumadores buscan información antitabaco en las redes sociales, tienden a tener la mayor implicación con las publicaciones sobre e…
Learn MoreSecret Weapon for Quit-Smoking Campaigns: Pets
MONDAY, April 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Put out that cigarette for the health of your four-legged friend.When smokers search social media for anti-tobacco information, they tend to engage most with posts about the risk of secondhand smoke on their …
Learn MoreHeart Health Improved With Weight Loss, Even if Some Pounds Regained Later
MONDAY, April 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Behavioral weight management programs (BWMPs) reduce cardiometabolic risk factors in the long term, despite weight regain, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online March 28 in Circul…
Learn MoreGambling: When Does Play Become Addiction?
SATURDAY, March 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While some gamble socially and others do it for a living, it’s a serious addiction for those who have an uncontrollable urge to keep going at the risk of losing everything.“In our brain, the centers involve…
Learn MoreDid the Pandemic Spur Permanent Decline in Americans’ Daily Steps?
TUESDAY, March 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If you feel like the pandemic made you a permanent couch potato, a new study shows you’re not alone: Well after lockdown measures were relaxed, many Americans were still taking fewer steps each day.Researche…
Learn MorePhone Coaching, Home Monitoring Do Not Lead to Significant Change in Blood Pressure
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Telephone coaching and blood pressure (BP) self-monitoring do not result in significant BP changes versus usual care, according to a study published online Feb. 3 in JAMA Network Open.Kara K. Hoppe, D.O., fr…
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