Everyday Internet Use by Older Adults Might Help Keep Dementia at Bay
MONDAY, May 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In a world increasingly consumed by social media, much has been made of the amount of time younger generations spend online every day — and the harms that habit can bring.But now a new study of older adults sugg…
Learn MoreOne Financial Tip to a Longer, Happier Marriage
MONDAY, May 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The key to a happier and longer marriage may be pooling your money. Researchers found that couples with joint bank accounts had better relationships, fought less about money and felt better about how their house…
Learn MoreMind May Hold Clues to Your Risk of Long COVID
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In trying to untangle the mysteries of long COVID, researchers have found anxiety and depression may play a role for some of those with the lingering condition. In the study from researchers at University of Cal…
Learn MoreStudy IDs Link for Depression, Physical Conditions Requiring Hospitalization
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For individuals with depression, the most common causes of hospitalization are endocrine, musculoskeletal, and vascular diseases, according to a study published online May 3 in JAMA Psychiatry.Philipp Frank, Ph….
Learn MoreAutism in Older Adults: Studies Show Higher Rates of Mental, Physical Ills
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While a lot of research has focused on autism in children, much less effort goes toward studying adults with autism.Now, two new reports find this group is at substantial risk for age-related physical conditions…
Learn MoreBanning Flavored Vapes Can Get Teens Quitting
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While public health officials have expressed concerns about teens vaping, a new study suggests getting more to quit may be simple.Eliminating flavored e-cigarettes may reduce the use of vapes altogether in teens…
Learn MoreReport IDs Those Likely to Receive Meds for Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy
THURSDAY, May 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Persons receiving medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in pregnancy are more likely to be older and White and to have public insurance, according to research published in the May 5 issue of the U.S. Cent…
Learn MoreEl mindfulness ayuda a aliviar el estrés de criar a un niño autista
MIÉRCOLES, 3 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las prácticas de “mindfulness” podrían ayudar a los padres de niños pequeños con autismo a gestionar sus factores estresantes diarios, y de paso beneficiar a sus hijos, sugiere un estudio preliminar.La …
Learn MoreLos programas estatales contra la pobreza ayudan a los cerebros de los niños a mantenerse sanos
MIÉRCOLES, 3 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — En los estados de EE. UU. que proveen asistencia financiera a las familias con unos ingresos bajos, la diferencia es evidente en los cerebros de los niños, informan unos investigadores. Su estudio encon…
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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