Regular Internet Use in Late Adulthood May Protect Against Dementia
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Being a regular internet user for longer periods in late adulthood is associated with delayed cognitive impairment, according to a study published online May 3 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.G…
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Autism in older adults: Studies show higher rates of physical, mental ills. They faced higher risks of heart failure, COPD, osteoarthritis, anemia, self-harm, type 2 diabetes, falls, spinal issues and gastrointestinal issues. Read moreDeep sleep could…
Learn MoreExercise May Boost Tumor-Fighting Immune Cells in Cancer Patients
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Cancer patients have a lot to think about, but adding one more thing — lacing up their sneakers — may pay off.Two new studies suggest engaging in light or moderate exercise increases the number of cancer-destr…
Learn MoreEn una encuesta, la mitad de los padres de EE. UU. creen que las redes sociales hacen daño a sus hijos
MIÉRCOLES, 3 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — La mitad de los padres de EE. UU. piensan que las redes sociales son malas para la salud mental de sus hijos, revela una nueva encuesta.Los hallazgos resaltan las crecientes preocupaciones sobre cómo es…
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Breast cancer survivors can interrupt therapy during pregnancy. Taking a break from hormonal treatments to become pregnant did not raise chances of the cancer returning, a new study found. Read moreMedical marijuana can safely control some cancer pain…
Learn MoreIn Survey, Half of U.S. Parents Believe Social Media Is Harming Their Children
WEDNESDAY, May 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Half of U.S. parents think social media is bad for their children’s mental health, a new survey reveals.The finding highlights growing concerns about how these platforms affect children’s and adolescents’ wel…
Learn MoreUn nuevo ‘tatuaje electrónico’ que se usa en el pecho monitoriza la salud del corazón
MARTES, 2 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — ¿Podría un “tatuaje” electrónico en el pecho (inalámbrico, ligero y fino) revolucionar la monitorización cardiaca y reducir las probabilidades de enfermedad cardiaca en las personas con un riesgo alto?Es p…
Learn MoreUltrasound Breaches Blood-Brain Barrier, Helping Drugs Fight Tumors
WEDNESDAY, May 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Brain cancers are notoriously difficult to treat because most chemotherapy drugs can’t breach the blood-brain barrier, a microscopic layer of cells that protect the brain from toxins.But researchers now say t…
Learn MoreIn Survey, Half of U.S. Parents Believe Social Media Is Harming Their Kids
WEDNESDAY, May 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Half of U.S. parents think social media is bad for their kids’ mental health, a new survey reveals. The finding highlights growing concerns about how these platforms affect children’s and adolescents’ well-be…
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Mindfulness helps ease the stress of raising a child with autism. In an unexpected upside, researchers found that the children of parents who used mindfulness techniques were better able to regulate their own emotions. Read moreUltrasound used to brea…
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