Many COVID-19 long-haulers still have neurological symptoms such as headaches, fatigue and memory problems six months later, new research shows. The findings are the first from an ongoing study of long-haulers by researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. Long-haulers are people who continue to have symptoms long after their initial… read on > read on >
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Squeaky or Furry: New Insights Into Dogs’ Love of Toys
What goes through your dog’s mind when you tell him to find his favorite toy? Hungarian researchers say Fido relies on a mental image based on sensory features. Dogs call to mind the way that toy looks, feels and smells. The finding — from the Family Dog Project at Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest —… read on > read on >
What Anesthesia Works Best for Hip Fracture Surgery?
Patients who have spinal anesthesia while doctors repair a broken hip have more pain and need more prescription painkillers afterward than those given general anesthesia, a new study finds. Spinal anesthesia is increasingly used as a way to reduce pain and painkiller use, but these findings suggest it is having the opposite impact on hip… read on > read on >
Extreme Heat Can Bring Extreme Heart Dangers
The record-breaking heat that’s scorching much of the United States this week poses significant heart dangers, and you need to take steps to protect yourself, the American Heart Association (AHA) says. That’s especially true for older adults and people with high blood pressure, obesity or a history of heart disease or stroke. Heat and dehydration… read on > read on >
Sleep Throughout the Lifespan: When You Get Best, Worst Slumber
Americans are night owls at age 20, get the least sleep at 40, and then finally get more shut-eye after retirement. Those are among the key takeaways from a study that looked at the sleep patterns of Americans of all ages. In short, teenagers and young adults often fall asleep after midnight, while folks in… read on > read on >
AHA News: Kitchen Magnet With List of Heart Attack Symptoms Convinced Him to Go to the Hospital
FRIDAY, June 17, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Danny Saxon was finishing a job repairing and cleaning a pool this past February when he started feeling like he had bad indigestion. He popped a couple antacid pills and chugged a few bottles of water. He tried to make himself burp, hoping that would alleviate… read on > read on >
Salsa Is Smart: Latin Dance May Boost Your Aging Brain
Latin dance classes may be a great workout and social outlet, but new research suggests that learning the intricate steps of the salsa, samba and merengue may also improve your memory. In the study, a Latin dance program was offered to more than 300 Spanish speakers over four years at 12 different sites in Chicago.… read on > read on >
New Alzheimer’s Drug Delivers Disappointing Results
An experimental Alzheimer’s drug called crenezumab did not prevent or slow mental decline in patients with a genetic mutation that greatly raises the risk of developing the disease, the results of a decade-long clinical trial show. The mutation seen in the few hundred study participants from an extended family in Colombia means they’re virtually guaranteed… read on > read on >
Extreme Heat Blankets Much of America: Tips to Stay Safe
If you’re among the millions of Americans sweltering in extreme heat this week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers some solid advice on keeping safe. More than 60 million people from Southern California to West Virginia and as far south as Florida are now under an excessive heat warning or heat advisory,… read on > read on >
COVID Is More Dangerous Than Flu for Kids, Study Finds
COVID-19 poses far more danger to kids than seasonal flu, a new study confirms. “We found the impact to pediatric hospitalization among the two viruses are not equivalent and, in fact, children admitted with COVID-19 or MIS-C experienced longer stays and required more invasive treatments like mechanical ventilation than children admitted with the flu,” said… read on > read on >