Natural Environments May Cut Hospitalization for Patients With Neurodegenerative Diseases
FRIDAY, Dec. 30, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Certain natural environments are associated with reduced risk of hospital admissions for patients with Alzheimer disease and related dementias (ADRD) and Parkinson disease (PD), according to a study published …
Learn MoreEn EE. UU., es más probable que el agua de las comunidades minoritarias esté contaminada con metales tóxicos
MIÉRCOLES, 28 de diciembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Las comunidades de EE. UU. con una mayor población hispana, amerindia o negra también tienen las concentraciones más altas de metales en los sistemas de aguas públicas, revela una nueva investigac…
Learn MoreMenus With ‘Climate Change Impact’ Info Sway Diners’ Choices
THURSDAY, Dec. 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Adding climate-impact labeling to fast-food menus can have a big effect on whether or not consumers go “green” when eating out, new research suggests.The finding is based on an online survey that asked consu…
Learn MoreAs Eviction Rates Rise, So Do Local Death Rates, U.S. Study Finds
THURSDAY, Dec. 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Being evicted can have a significant impact on a person’s health, according to new research.In U.S. counties where eviction rates were elevated, death rates were higher for all causes, especially if those ar…
Learn MoreLiving in Higher-Opportunity Neighborhoods Tied to Better Childhood BMI
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Residing in higher-opportunity and lower-vulnerability neighborhoods in early life is associated with a lower mean body mass index (BMI) trajectory and a lower risk for obesity from childhood to adolescence…
Learn MorePasar tiempo en la naturaleza parece ralentizar el Parkinson y el Alzheimer
MARTES, 27 de diciembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Vivir en un área con un acceso fácil a parques y ríos parece ralentizar la progresión de unas devastadoras enfermedades neurológicas, como el Alzheimer y el Parkinson.Esta es la conclusión de un nuev…
Learn MoreIn U.S., Minority Communities More Likely to Have Water Contaminated by Toxic Metals
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — U.S. communities with higher Hispanic, American Indian or Black populations also have the highest concentrations of metal in public water systems, new research reveals.Researchers from Columbia University M…
Learn MoreHay áreas urbanas de EE. UU. donde los hombres tienen más riesgo de morir con armas de fuego que en la guerra
JUEVES, 22 de diciembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — En algunas partes de Estados Unidos, los hombres jóvenes se enfrentan a un riesgo más alto de morir por violencia con las armas de fuego que si hubieran ido a la guerra en Afganistán e Irak, informa …
Learn MoreTime Spent in Nature Appears to Slow Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s
TUESDAY, Dec. 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Living in an area with easy access to parks and rivers appears to slow the progression of devastating neurological diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.That’s the conclusion of a new study based on …
Learn MoreCrafting Meals for Astronauts: Healthy Dining in Outer Space
MONDAY, Dec. 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Diets higher in fruit, vegetables and omega-3 fatty acids could improve astronaut health during long spaceflights while still sticking to requirements for what can go on board, according to new research. A new…
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