1 in 5 U.S. Adults Now Has Arthritis
TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Arthritis is becoming a disease of the masses, striking 21% of U.S. adults, or over 53 million people, a new report shows. “It’s important first to point out that arthritis is a general term that includes ove…
Learn MoreAmericans Can Expect to Spend Half Their Lives Taking a Prescription Drug
TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Americans born in recent years can likely count on taking prescription drugs for about half their life, according to new research.For males born in 2019, it’s about 48% of their lives. For women, it’s 60% of …
Learn MoreHearts & Arteries: What Happens to Them As You Age
TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — As a consumer, you probably see “heart healthy” labels on food items all the time. But do you really know what heart health means and why it’s important?Experts from Tufts University in Boston offer some deta…
Learn MorePressure Sores: What They Are, Causes, Stages, Symptoms & Treatment
Bedsores strike many of those who are largely confined to a bed or wheelchair, and they are tough to treat.Every year, over 2.5 million Americans suffer from pressure sores, also known as bedsores or pressure ulcers. These cause pain, raise the risk o…
Learn MoreCare Use, Financial Burden Increase Over Time for Elders With Dementia
MONDAY, Oct. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For older adults, care use and financial burden increase substantially over time for those with dementia versus those without, according to a study published online Oct. 16 in JAMA Internal Medicine.HwaJung Ch…
Learn MoreAging, Mental Health in Dogs: Size Matters
MONDAY, Oct. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For dogs, body size matters.That’s true in terms of how quickly they age, but also in their mental health, according to a new study comparing big and little canines.Age-related decline starts at 7 to 8 years o…
Learn MoreEl aumento de muertes alrededor de la edad de jubilación es la razón detrás del estancamiento de la esperanza de vida en EE.UU.
JUEVES, 12 de octubre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — La esperanza de vida de los estadounidenses hapermanecido estancada durante más de una década, y gran parte de la culpa se atribuye a las “muertes por desesperación” entre adultos de mediana edad.Sin e…
Learn MoreNew Clues to How Inflammation in Young Children’s Brains Might Spur Autism
THURSDAY, Oct. 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Severe inflammation very early in childhood might hamper the development of key brain cells, perhaps setting the stage for conditions such as autism or schizophrenia, new research suggests.The origins of man…
Learn MoreLos afroamericanos mayores son los más afectados por la discapacidad
JUEVES, 12 de octubre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — La mayoría de los adultos mayores quieren pasar sus últimos días en la paz de su propio hogar, pero una nueva investigación encuentra que los afroamericanos tienen muchas más probabilidades de no logra…
Learn MoreEl aumento de muertes alrededor de la edad de jubilación es la razón detrás del estancamiento de la esperanza de vida en EE.UU.
JUEVES, 12 de octubre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — La esperanza de vida de los estadounidenses ha permanecido estancada durante más de una década, y gran parte de la culpa se atribuye a las “muertes por desesperación” entre adultos de mediana edad.Sin …
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