Lots of Americans Lied to Others About COVID: Study
MONDAY, Oct. 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 40% of Americans were untruthful about whether they had the virus or were ignoring safety precautions, a nationwide survey shows.The December survey of 1,700 p…
Learn MoreAmericans Are Prioritizing Mental Health, With New 988 Hotline There to Help
MONDAY, Oct. 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — As the 988 crisis line debuts across the United States, a new Harris Poll shows that Americans are ready to make mental health and suicide prevention a top priority.Over eight in 10 adults now believe it’s mor…
Learn MoreWith Days Getting Shorter, Are You at Risk for Seasonal Depression?
SATURDAY, Oct. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — When summer turns to fall, the shorter days can cause some people to feel the “winter blues.” Now one expert offers information on how to cope with seasonal depression, which comes during the cold, dark month…
Learn MoreLas fotos de los cuerpos ‘postparto’ de Instagram no reflejan a las mujeres promedio
JUEVES, 6 de octubre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Millones de mujeres revisan rutinariamente Instagram tras dar a luz, solo para ver publicaciones de otras nuevas mamás que alardean de lo rápido que volvieron a estar delgadas.Por supuesto, este tipo de…
Learn MoreAcariciar a un perro es bueno para el cerebro
JUEVES, 6 de octubre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Si usted tiene perros, es probable que ya sepa que acariciarlos puede mejorar el ánimo.Unos investigadores se propusieron probarlo usando tecnología, para mostrar lo que sucede en el cerebro cuando una …
Learn MoreUno de cada 7 estudiantes de secundaria de EE. UU. ya vapea
JUEVES, 6 de octubre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — El vapeo entre adolescentes continúa a unos niveles preocupantes, reportaron el jueves las autoridades de salud de EE. UU.Alrededor de 2.5 millones de estudiantes de escuela intermedia y secundaria repo…
Learn MoreIncidence of Diabetes Increased for Youth With Down Syndrome
FRIDAY, Oct. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The incidence of diabetes is higher in children and young adults with Down syndrome (DS) compared with the general population, according to a study published online Sept. 30 in Diabetes Care.Aisha A. Aslam, fro…
Learn MoreAmerica’s Teen Athletes Are Bouncing Back After Pandemic Lows
FRIDAY, Oct. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Before the pandemic, Theodore Kleinman, then a rising high school freshman, was excited to earn his spot on the varsity track team. Aside from staying in shape, he was also looking forward to making new friends…
Learn MoreSpeeding, Texting a Dangerous Duo for Many Teen Drivers: Study
FRIDAY, Oct. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Danger on the road: Speeding and texting while driving are two common but risky behaviors among teens, a new study finds. Among teen drivers in the study, researchers found they drove over the speed limit on 40…
Learn MoreCould Synthetic Turf Raise Kids’ Odds for Injuries, Concussions?
FRIDAY, Oct. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — At some schools, grassy sports fields have been replaced by easier-to-maintain synthetic turf.But it turns out that may be more likely to cause player injuries.Noting that synthetic turf football fields have be…
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