Shark Bites Are Declining Worldwide
TUESDAY, Feb. 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s a little safer to get into the water: Unprovoked shark attacks dropped to a 10-year low worldwide in 2022, shark watchers say.A total of 57 unprovoked bites occurred in 2022, tying with 2020 for the fewes…
Learn MoreHow Ice & Snow Can Harm Your Wrists, Hands
SUNDAY, Feb. 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Winter’s icy beauty can also be dangerous.An orthopedic expert offers some tips for avoiding serious injuries on slippery ground or hazards hidden by snow.”When people have injuries during the winter, it common…
Learn MoreAbility to Smell May Be Predictive Marker of Frailty
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Olfaction is a potential marker and risk factor for frailty, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Gerontology.Nimesh V. Nagururu, from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in …
Learn MoreEs posible prevenir las lesiones deportivas por uso excesivo
VIERNES, 27 de enero de 2023 (HealthDay News) — “Lo que no se usa se pierde”, como dice el refrán, pero hacer ejercicio o jugar deportes en exceso puede conducir a lesiones por uso excesivo.Estas lesiones pueden incluir daños en los huesos, los ligam…
Learn MoreYou Can Prevent Sports Overuse Injuries
FRIDAY, Jan. 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — “Move it or lose it” the saying goes, but too much exercise or playing sports can lead to overuse injuries. These injuries include damage to bones, ligaments, tendons and muscles due to repetitive actions, suc…
Learn MoreEn un estudio de 30 años, las lesiones en la cabeza duplicaron el riesgo de muerte a largo plazo
MIÉRCOLES, 25 de enero de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las lesiones en la cabeza ya se han vinculado con muchos problemas de salud crónicos, pero un nuevo estudio que abarcó tres décadas muestra ahora que podría duplicar, o incluso triplicar, el riesgo de…
Learn MoreIn 30-Year Study, Head Injury Doubled Long-Term Death Risk
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Head injuries have already been linked with many chronic health issues, but a new study that spanned three decades now shows it may double, or even triple, the risk of dying early.“This is particularly the …
Learn More¿El descanso de verdad es lo mejor para un niño tras una conmoción?
LUNES, 23 de enero de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Cuando los niños sufren una conmoción cerebral, un extenso periodo de descanso en casa siempre es el mejor curso, ¿no? Quizá no.De hecho, un nuevo estudio sugiere que, a pesar de lo que muchas personas po…
Learn MoreIs Rest Really Best After a Child Has a Concussion?
MONDAY, Jan. 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When kids suffer a concussion, an extended period of rest at home is always the best course, right? Perhaps not.In fact, a new study suggests that — despite what many people may presume — getting kids back t…
Learn MoreWeb-Based System Works Well for Diagnosis, Treatment of Recurrent Vertigo
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A web-based system is efficacious for the diagnosis and treatment of recurrent benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), according to a study published online Jan. 17 in JAMA Neurology.Hyo-Jung Kim, Ph.D…
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