Los espacios verdes potencian a la mente, incluso cuando están del todo nevados
JUEVES, 1 de diciembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Si necesita mejorar su imagen corporal, salga al aire libre.Ya sea que esté en un espacio verde, en un espacio azul cerca de un río o el océano, o incluso en un ambiente nevado, esto puede hacer una d…
Learn MorePrevalence of Methamphetamine-Related Heart Failure Increasing
FRIDAY, Dec. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The prevalence of methamphetamine-associated heart failure (MethHF) is increasing and is associated with significant morbidity, according to a review published online Dec. 1 in Heart.Veena Manja, Ph.D., from th…
Learn MorePTSD, Psychiatric Disorders Tied to Higher Risk for Severe COVID-19 Outcomes
FRIDAY, Dec. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other psychiatric disorders have a heightened risk for severe adverse outcomes with COVID-19, according to a study published online Nov. 22 in Translationa…
Learn More988 Mental Health Hotline Back in Business After Daylong Outage
FRIDAY, Dec. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A national hotline that people can call in a mental health emergency went down for a day before it was restored late Thursday. Those in crisis could still reach counselors by texting 988 or visiting 988lifeline…
Learn MoreCost of Epilepsy Meds Continues to Soar
FRIDAY, Dec. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Costs for epilepsy medications in the United States are skyrocketing, outpacing inflation and straining federal insurers Medicare and Medicaid, according to new research.Spending on antiseizure medications more…
Learn MoreSeizures Seem Tied to Faster Decline in People With Dementia
FRIDAY, Dec. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Dementia patients who suffer from seizures tend to decline faster and die younger, according to a new study that urges caregivers to watch for these sudden brain changes.”Our hope is that controlling seizures b…
Learn MoreFew Americans Understand Alcohol’s Impact on Cancer Risk: Survey
FRIDAY, Dec. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Alcohol increases the risk of cancer, but some Americans think it does the opposite, a new study shows. Researchers set out to understand people’s awareness of the links between alcohol and cancer, finding that…
Learn MoreCases of Meth-Linked Heart Failure Are Spreading Worldwide
FRIDAY, Dec. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Methamphetamine wreaks havoc on the heart, warns new research that shows heart failure rates linked to the illicit drug are on the rise around the world. Not only are these cases increasing, but they are more s…
Learn MoreBuprenorphine Use in Pregnancy May Reduce Risk for Adverse Neonatal Outcomes
THURSDAY, Dec. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The risk for adverse neonatal outcomes is lower with use of buprenorphine versus methadone in pregnancy, according to a study published in the Dec. 1 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.Elizabeth A. …
Learn MoreGreen Spaces Give Mental Boost, Even When White With Snow
THURSDAY, Dec. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — If you need a body image boost, go outdoors. Whether you’re in green space, a blue space near a river or the ocean or even a snowy environment, it can make a difference. “A body of evidence now exists showing…
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