About six in 10 U.S. workers who’ve been hospitalized for an injury return to their jobs, but physical disabilities and financial struggles are common, researchers say. For the study, investigators analyzed federal survey data from trauma patients who were hospitalized with injuries between 2008 and 2017. The patients completed the surveys about seven weeks, on… read on > read on >
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease can be mentally and physically exhausting, so you should take steps to manage and reduce stress, according to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. “Finding ways to manage and reduce stress is of paramount importance for every Alzheimer’s caregiver. Untreated stress can lead to physical, mental and emotional… read on > read on >
When it comes to guarding against colon cancer, what you eat is everything. You can reduce your risk of colon cancer by eating five food types, an expert says. These include: vegetables; whole grains; legumes; nuts and seeds; and fiber-rich fruit. “Vegetables contain cancer-preventing nutrients called carotenoids and flavonoids,” said Amy Rosenfeld, program coordinator of… read on > read on >
COVID-19 was the major cause of a nearly 23% increase in U.S. deaths during the last 10 months of 2020. Researchers noted that the rate of excess deaths in the United States — those above the number that would be expected based on averages from the previous five years — tends to be consistent at… read on > read on >
FRIDAY, April 2, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — A trip down a grocery store’s baking goods aisle can leave you in a daze these days if you’re thinking about replacing white or all-purpose flour with one of the many alternatives on shelves. In recent years, the pantry staple used for baking and making pasta… read on > read on >
Kids will be kids, and that’s exactly why Holly McDade plans to get her three young children the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as it becomes available to them. “Little kids can’t help but touch their mouths and their noses and touch other things,” said McDade, 32, of Strasburg, Va. “They just don’t think about it.… read on > read on >
Splashing in a pool. Hiking through fresh green forests. Making macaroni art. Stitching together a leather wallet. Knocking a kickball around. It’s nearly time for summer camp, and the experience is expected to be especially important for America’s children because of the pandemic. “We really feel like summer camps are a huge opportunity for kids… read on > read on >
Heart disease is gaining on cancer as the leading cause of death among American women under 65. “Young women in the United States are becoming less healthy, which is now reversing prior improvements seen in heart disease deaths for the gender,” said Dr. Erin Michos, associate professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in… read on > read on >
Cataracts are a threat to the vision of millions, but new study suggests a welcome aid to prevention: wine. A few glasses of alcohol — especially red wine — a week may help reduce your risk of cataract surgery, new British research suggests. “The fact that our findings were particularly evident in wine drinkers may… read on > read on >
More than one-quarter of U.S. parents don’t plan to vaccinate their kids for COVID-19, and roughly as many oppose school-required coronavirus shots, a new study finds. This opposition was more common among moms than dads, and was especially common among white mothers who identified as Republican/Republican-leaning, the researchers said. “Women tend to serve as family… read on > read on >
