Could a Common Diabetes Drug Ease Bipolar Disorder?
WEDNESDAY, July 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A half-century-old diabetes drug appears to help treat bipolar disorder by reversing patients’ insulin resistance, according to a small-scale clinical trial.Bipolar patients who responded to the drug metfor…
Learn MoreAlternative Medicine Popular Among Seniors, But Most Don’t Tell Their Doctors About It
WEDNESDAY, July 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Lots of older folks are turning to alternative medicine to help them with the pains of aging – but they don’t necessarily think that’s any of their doctor’s business.About 40% of older adults use at least o…
Learn MoreMore Evidence Fitness Trackers Can Boost Your Health
TUESDAY, July 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Your fitness tracker, pedometer or smartwatch may motivate you to exercise more and lose weight, Australian researchers say.In a large research review, the investigators found that tracking your activity migh…
Learn MoreToday’s Potent Pot Could Be Prescription for Addiction
TUESDAY, July 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Cannabis has become far more potent over the years, and that may explain why the number of people becoming addicted to the drug has soared, a new study suggests. Researchers from the University of Bath Addicti…
Learn MoreMost Post-Stroke Depression Still Goes Untreated
MONDAY, July 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — While depression is common after a stroke, most stroke patients who need mental health care aren’t getting the help they need, new research reveals.Roughly one in three stroke victims have depression. But abou…
Learn MoreSweating Away Stress
Your job leaves you frazzled, your bank account is shrinking, and the paper is full of bad news. Rather than breaking into an (unhealthy) sweat, why not try smacking a tennis ball, going dancing, or taking a long walk? Exercise won’t make stress disap…
Learn MoreEl ejercicio, los rompecabezas y los juegos ayudan de forma distinta a los cerebros de hombres y mujeres
JUEVES, 21 de julio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Ejercitar el cuerpo y la mente puede ayudar a evitar los problemas de memoria a medida que se envejece, y algunos de estos beneficios podrían ser incluso mayores para las mujeres, sugiere un estudio reci…
Learn MoreUna niñez solitaria podría aumentar las probabilidades de problemas con el alcohol en la adultez
MIÉRCOLES, 20 de julio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Tener amigos en la niñez podría ayudarlo a mantenerse sobrio en la adultez temprana, sugiere una investigación reciente.Investigadores de la Universidad Estatal de Arizona (ASU) entrevistaron a más de…
Learn MoreExercise, Puzzles, Games: They Help Men’s, Women’s Brains Differently
THURSDAY, July 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Exercising your body and mind can help stave off memory problems as you age, and some of these benefits may be even greater for women, a new study suggests.The study looked at cognitive reserve, or the brain…
Learn MoreMejora la cooperación de los estadounidenses con los desconocidos
MARTES, 19 de julio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — La sociedad estadounidense quizá parezca estar más fracturada que nunca, pero la cooperación entre completos desconocidos ha estado en aumento durante décadas, afirman unos investigadores de China. Su co…
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