Worrying can take a toll on your psyche, but new research suggests that when middle-aged men fret too much, they face a higher risk for developing diabetes, heart disease or stroke down the road. And this increase in risk is on par with the health risks linked to heavy drinking, the findings showed. “Our findings… read on > read on >
Misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines abounds, and people with depression are more likely than others to fall for it, a new study finds. “One of the notable things about depression is that it can cause people to see the world differently — sort of the opposite of rose-colored glasses. That is, for some depressed people, the… read on > read on >
MONDAY, Jan. 24, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — At age 16, Barbara Palmer became a single mom. Suddenly, she felt trapped in a community where she had felt so free. As the middle-class daughter of two police officers, she did not expect to be profiled as poor and criminal. “At the doctor’s office, they… read on > read on >
MONDAY, Jan. 24, 2022 (HealthDay Now) — Alaina Stanisci has grappled with an eating disorder since she was 10, and the disruptions of the pandemic only made things worse for the high school senior. “I actually experienced a relapse at the beginning of the pandemic because of this lack of structure,” Stanisci, 18, of Mountain… read on > read on >
Injection medications can save the vision of older people with macular degeneration, but the ongoing regimen is taxing. Now a preliminary study raises the possibility that some patients can safely be “weaned off” the treatment. Researchers found that of just over 100 patients they treated with the eye injections, nearly one-third were able to “pause”… read on > read on >
A cast is as good as metal pins for treating a broken wrist, researchers report. A broken wrist in which bone fragments move out of their normal alignment is called a displaced wrist fracture. After the bones are put back in place, they’re typically held in position by a molded plaster cast or by pins/plates.… read on >
When American kids do downhill skiing or snowboarding, they almost always wear a helmet, their parents say, but they’re far less likely to do so when cruising down a neighborhood hill on a sled. That puts them at risk for serious head injuries, experts warn. “Because sledding is so common, parents may overlook important safety… read on > read on >
If winter gets you down, you may have a form of depression called SAD. That’s short for seasonal affective disorder. SAD brings on mood changes during fall and winter, when there is less sunlight, and symptoms typically ease up in the spring. But the American Psychiatric Association says SAD goes beyond the “winter blues.” Its… read on > read on >
Tobacco use is far and away the leading cause of lung cancer, but non-smokers are also at risk, experts say. People who smoke have the highest risk, and smokeless tobacco is also a threat. About 90% of lung cancer cases could be prevented by eliminating tobacco use, according to the World Health Organization. “There are… read on > read on >
Your heart is in an incredibly vulnerable state if you’ve suffered a heart attack or are fighting heart failure, and cardiac rehabilitation could be an important part of your recovery. Unfortunately, not enough older folks appear to be taking advantage of this life-saving therapy. Fewer than one in 10 eligible Medicare beneficiaries get recommended heart… read on > read on >
