MONDAY, March 7, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — It’s after midnight, well past your normal bedtime, and you’re about to start watching your third straight episode of that police drama or classic comedy while sitting on the couch with a blanket. Sounds like a cozy way to wind down the night. Just try not… read on > read on >
Health and fitness apps are growing in popularity, but not among the people who might benefit most from them — seniors and people with chronic health conditions. Nearly two out of three American adults are living with a chronic health problem like heart disease, diabetes or asthma, a new HealthDay/Harris Poll survey found. Health apps… read on > read on >
There is no amount of alcohol that is good for your brain. So claims a new study that found even light to moderate drinking can age the brain faster than normal. Previous research has shown that heavy drinkers have changes in brain structure and size that are associated with thinking and memory problems. In this… read on > read on >
People who vape may be setting themselves up for developing diabetes, even if they don’t smoke traditional cigarettes, a new study suggests. Among more than 600,000 U.S. adults, researchers found that those who used electronic cigarettes were more likely to have prediabetes than people who’d never vaped or smoked. The link was seen even among… read on > read on >
While smoking has declined in the United States, the rate of tobacco use in poorer communities is double nationwide levels, according to a new study. It also linked smoking to mental health conditions and substance use disorders in these communities. The findings highlight the need for targeted smoking prevention and cessation programs in less advantaged… read on > read on >
Antidepressants don’t always help ease depression and anxiety in pregnant women and new moms, according to a new study. “This is the first longitudinal data to show that many pregnant women report depression and anxiety symptoms during pregnancy and postpartum, despite their choice to continue treatment with antidepressants,” said senior author Dr. Katherine Wisner. She… read on > read on >
People who were born with a heart defect have a nearly doubled risk for severe COVID-19 illness or death and need to get vaccinated, wear masks and take other steps to protect themselves, researchers report. Those patients at the highest risk for severe COVID-19 were 50 and older, men, and those with other health conditions… read on > read on >
Keeping your drinking and your weight in check can help protect your sight as you age, experts say. Moderate to heavy drinking is associated with a higher risk of a sight-threatening condition called age-related macular degeneration (AMD). A poor diet and excess weight can also influence your odds for AMD, the most common cause of… read on > read on >
An investigation into health misinformation on COVID-19 has been launched by U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy. “Misinformation has had a profound impact on COVID-19 and our response,” Murthy told CNN. “Studies have demonstrated that the vast majority of the American public either believes common myths about COVID-19 or thinks those myths might be true.… read on > read on >
FRIDAY, March 4, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Eating a predominantly plant-based diet may substantially slow the rate of cognitive decline in older Black adults in the U.S., according to preliminary research. However, this dietary pattern had less effect on cognitive decline in older white adults, according to the findings presented Friday at the… read on > read on >
