Preventing Alzheimer’s: Here’s 6 Ways You May Reduce Your Risk
MONDAY, June 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Alzheimer’s robs its victims of their memories and there is no cure, but there are things you can do to prevent Alzheimer’s disease.With Alzheimer’s, two types of brain proteins, called tau tangles and beta-am…
Learn MoreStudy of Former NFL Players Shows Race Differences in Chronic Pain
MONDAY, June 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A pro football career can mean chronic pain after retirement, but Black players are especially hard-hit, a new study finds.The study, of nearly 4,000 former National Football League (NFL) players, found that B…
Learn MoreIn-Hospital Wearable Activity Trackers Tied to Improved Outcomes
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Hospital-based interventions in which patients use wearable activity trackers are associated with higher physical activity levels, less sedentary behavior, and better physical functioning versus usual care, ac…
Learn MoreWhy Exercise Is Often a Challenge for Folks With Type 1 Diabetes
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It can be challenging for people with type 1 diabetes to exercise safely while controlling their blood sugar.People with the condition often struggle with this balance, according to a new study based on a surv…
Learn MoreAthlete Awareness of Sudden Cardiac Arrest Low
WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Few athletes can identify sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) or provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to a fallen athlete, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology annual Care of…
Learn MoreConsejos para mantenerse fresco en el calor extremo
SÁBADO, 10 de junio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — El calor extremo puede ser peligroso, pero puede mantenerse fresco y seguro si toma las medidas de precaución adecuadas. La Academia Americana de Cirujanos Ortopédicos (American Academy of Orthopaedic Su…
Learn MoreCada año, cientos de niños se ahogan en EE. UU.
LUNES, 12 de junio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — El ahogamiento es una importante causa de muertes entre los niños de 1 a 4 años en Estados Unidos, y demasiados niños mayores siguen muriendo en el agua, según un informe reciente de la Comisión de Seguri…
Learn MoreHundreds of U.S. Kids Drown Every Year — Learn How to Protect Yours
MONDAY, June 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Drowning is the leading cause of death among children aged 1 to 4 years old in the United States, and too many older children continue to die in the water, according to a new report from the U.S. Consumer Prod…
Learn MoreTips to Staying Cool in Extreme Heat
SATURDAY, June 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Extreme heat can be dangerous, but you can stay cool and safe this summer if you take the right precautions.The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) offers some tips for doing so.“No matter your a…
Learn MoreTips to Staying Cool in Extreme Heat
SATURDAY, June 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Extreme heat can be dangerous, but you can stay cool and safe this summer if you take the right precautions.The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) offers some tips for doing so.“No matter your a…
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