Limiting TV to Under 1 Hour a Day Could Slash Heart Disease Rates: Study
Latest Heart News By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, May 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) It’s tempting to binge-watch TV shows, and it might be hard to get off the couch after just one or two episodes. But it could be worth it. Researchers calculated that if people committed to watching just under an hour of […]
$10,000: What New Parents Might Pay for Childbirth, Even With Insurance
Latest Pregnancy News By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, June 17, 2021 (HealthDay News) Having a baby is expensive. The cost of diapers, a crib, a car seat and all the other infant necessities can really add up, and now a new study shows that having a child comes with its own hefty […]
What Is the ‘Few-Foods’ Diet? – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Neurology News By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Jan. 5, 2022 Can eating a highly restrictive “few-foods diet” ease the classic symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in kids? New research suggests that short-term nutritional intervention, which tests whether certain foods are a trigger for ADHD symptoms through the process of […]
1 in 3 College Freshmen Has Depression, Anxiety
Latest Depression News By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Dec. 6, 2021 (HealthDay News) Starting college can be a time of fun, new experiences and growth. Yet it can also be a rough transition for many students who struggle with mental health issues. A new study from researchers in the United Kingdom and […]
After Vaccines & Easing of Lockdowns, College Students’ Mental Health Still Poor
Latest Mental Health News By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Dec. 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) College students are not bouncing back from the changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, a troubling new study finds. Researchers were surprised to find that one year after the start of the pandemic, college students were still […]
Ridesharing Services May Be Lowering Drunk Driving Deaths
Latest Prevention & Wellness News By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Nov. 22, 2021 (HealthDay News) Don’t drive drunk. That’s simple and obvious advice. And it appears ridesharing services are making it easier for people to take it. In a new study that looked at Chicago data, more rideshare trips meant fewer alcohol-involved […]
Purrfect Pal: Robotic Cats May Help People With Dementia
Latest Alzheimer’s News By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Nov. 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) If you have a pet, you know that the excited wag of your dog’s tail or the satisfied purr of your cat curling up on your lap can be a mood booster. But what if that pet is a […]
Could Breastfeeding Help Women Keep Their Smarts as They Age?
Latest Women’s Health News By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Oct. 28, 2021 (HealthDay News) Might breastfeeding affect a new mother’s future brain health? That’s the intriguing question posed by a new study that flips the narrative from the often-touted benefits for baby to what impact breastfeeding might hold for Mom years later. […]
Picky Eating, Social Phobia Often Linked in College Students
Latest Mental Health News By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Oct. 7, 2021 (HealthDay News) Parents frazzled by their little ones’ finicky food choices often sigh in exasperation, thinking: “They’ll grow out of it by college.” Maybe not, suggests a new study from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. Some young people continue […]
As Kids Turned to Screens During Pandemic, Their Mental Health Suffered
Latest Healthy Kids News By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Oct. 5, 2021 (HealthDay News) Even in normal times, getting regular exercise and spending less time on screens can be good for kids. So it should come as no surprise that researchers discovered that kids who exercised more and used technology less during […]