This Super Bowl, Keep Little Hands From Tip-Over TVs
FRIDAY, Feb. 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Watching the big game on a big TV? Keep safety in mind if young children are around.Seven of 10 fatal furniture tip-over incidents in children involve a falling television, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Com…
Learn MoreIn Autopsy Study, Over 90% of Former NFL Players Showed Signs of Brain Disease CTE
THURSDAY, Feb. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Many football fans fondly remember Rick Arrington as the Philadelphia Eagles’ quarterback from 1970 to 1973, but his daughter’s memories are tainted by years spent watching her dad suffer from late-stage chro…
Learn MoreFootball, Concussions and High Blood Pressure Often Go Together
THURSDAY, Feb. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Add high blood pressure to the list of problems associated with concussions among former pro football players.Researchers at Harvard University’s Football Players Health Study linked a history of concussions …
Learn MoreSe reducen las mordeduras de tiburones en todo el mundo
MARTES, 7 de febrero de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Entrar al agua es un poco más seguro: los ataques de tiburones no provocados se redujeron a un mínimo de 10 años en todo el mundo en 2022, aseguran los observadores de tiburones.En 2022 hubo un total de…
Learn MoreShark 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 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 …
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