As you shelter at home during the coronavirus pandemic, eliminate hazards inside that could lead to falls, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) suggests. Preventing injuries will help avoid putting added strain on a health care system struggling to treat COVID-19 patients, academy spokesman Dr. Todd Swenning said. One out of five falls causes… read on >
If you’re one of the many people making your own cleaning products at home because you can’t find them in stores, you need to be sure what you make is safe and effective, an environmental medicine expert says. Do-it-yourself (DIY) cleaning products made from ingredients such as vinegar, essential oils and baking soda are safe,… read on >
For those with heart problems, home-based rehab can take the place of hospital-based cardiac rehabilitation during the current coronavirus pandemic, heart experts say. “Home-based cardiac rehab is a solution to help provide cardiac rehabilitation to patients with heart disease in a home setting, and to help them survive and thrive during this challenging period of… read on >
Whether she gets it from fruits, beans, grains or vegetables, dietary fiber appears to at least slightly lower a woman’s risk for breast cancer, a comprehensive new review finds. The review covered data from 20 different trials involving millions of women. It found that high levels of total fiber consumption “was associated with an 8%… read on >
An analysis of Twitter data suggests that Americans are heeding social distancing and other safety recommendations during the coronavirus pandemic, researchers say. Officials have told people to limit travel, stay home and distance themselves to slow the spread of the virus. “The question though is how effective are these policies? Once you tell people to… read on >
(HealthDay News) — With the U.S. coronavirus death toll passing 16,600 on Friday, reports surfaced that the Trump administration is pushing to re-open much of the country in May. According to the Washington Post, President Donald Trump has asked for a plan to resume business activity by May 1. This strategy concerns health experts, who… read on >
They gathered in Chicago to mourn a loved one’s passing. But the new coronavirus was lurking among them, leading to a “super spreader” event that sickened 16 and killed three. It’s tragedies like these that have spurred extended stay-at-home orders across the United States along with bans on group gatherings as public health officials struggle… read on >
If you or your child has type 1 diabetes, you already have a lot of extra health worries, and now you need to add COVID-19 infections to the list. You may be wondering if you have a higher risk of catching COVID-19, if you’ll be able to get your diabetes supplies and how you might… read on >
U.S. nursing homes, assisted living centers and other long-term care facilities have closed their doors to outsiders due to the coronavirus pandemic, making it difficult for residents and their families to stay connected. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) has some advice for making this difficult situation better. “Right now, families across the country cannot… read on >
Children of parents with mental illness are at increased risk for injuries, researchers report. Risk is highest before 1 year of age, but remains elevated to age 17, according to the new study. “Our results show there is a need for increased support to parents with mental illness, especially during the first year of life,”… read on >
