MONDAY, Dec. 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Add better chances of conceiving a baby to the list of health benefits linked to the much-touted Mediterranean diet. The Mediterranean diet – which is rich in fresh fruits and veggies, healthy fats like olive oil, whole grains, legumes, nuts and fish – has been shown to boost… read on > read on >
Many American women have to travel long distances to reach the nearest mammography center, a new study finds — raising questions about whether that keeps some from receiving breast cancer screening. Researchers found that 8.2 million women had limited access to mammography screening in 2022 — defined as living more than a 20-minute drive to… read on > read on >
The holiday season is filled with to-do lists, but one should rise to the top: Take care of your heart. Whether from stress, cold weather or falling out of good habits in terms of eating, sleeping and drinking, heart attack rates spike as much as 40% between Christmas and New Year’s, according to cardiologist Dr.… read on > read on >
One way to maintain muscle strength with age: Get enough vitamin D. Researchers in Brazil and the United Kingdom found that older folks who were deficient in the vitamin increased their risk of losing muscle strength by 78%. “Vitamin D is known to participate in various functions. …,” said study co-author Tiago da Silva Alexandre,… read on > read on >
Final exams are stressful for students, but it is possible to ratchet down the pressure with some planning and self-compassion. A psychologist from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston offers a few suggestions for helping teens manage the pressure. Start with the basics, including making sure the teen is getting sufficient sleep, eating nutritiously without… read on > read on >
Those who have dementia can find the holiday season disorienting, but their loved ones can help. “The holiday season can be both joyful and stressful for all of us, especially individuals living with a dementia-related illness,” said Jennifer Reeder, director of educational and social services for the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA). “Being proactive, adaptable… read on > read on >
FRIDAY, Dec. 16, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — The sudden death of celebrated sportswriter Grant Wahl at a World Cup match in Qatar last week shocked those who knew him – and of him. He had just turned 49 and seemed healthy, aside from recent complaints about chest pressure, which he attributed to exhaustion… read on > read on >
Kids who get the flu and COVID-19 together may be in for a serious, even deadly, bout of illness, U.S. health officials said Friday. So far, infections with both viruses in children have been rare because last flu season was mild, but this one could see dramatic uptick in coinfections, according to a New York… read on > read on >
FRIDAY, Dec. 16, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Richard Samuelian recently got back from a hike in Yosemite National Park. A few years ago, the 52-year-old couldn’t walk down the hallway of his home in Fresno, California, without help. Richard was watching television one day when he noticed he was having trouble seeing the… read on > read on >
The pandemic’s focus on vaccines may have had a big downside: While kids have long been required to get certain shots to attend public school, a growing number of their parents now oppose these requirements, a new poll finds. About 35% of parents now say childhood vaccines for measles, mumps and rubella should not be… read on > read on >
