Do You Feel Old? It Could Be Aging You — MedicineNet Health News
Latest Mental Health News By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Jan. 18, 2022 People who believe their bodies and minds will break down with age may be creating a self-fulfilling prophecy, a recent study suggests. Researchers found that older adults with a dim outlook on aging tended to report more physical health symptoms on days […]
We’ve Never Really Understood the Prostate
The mistreatment of women on sexual health issues — from mastectomies and hysterectomies to pregnancy and even surgery on sex organs to enhance male pleasure — at the hands of mainly male physicians has been a major theme since the emergence of the modern feminist movement in the 1960s. But what has been largely overlooked […]
PSA: You Probably Don’t Need To Be Weighed At The Doctor’s Office
For many struggling with body image, heading to the doctor for a specific health issue or even just a routine checkup is more stressful than it needs to be. Weigh-ins are a standard practice before you see your doctor, but if you’ve experienced an eating disorder or are self-conscious about your weight, jumping on a […]
More Folks Drive High When Pot Made Legal: Study
Latest Mental Health News By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Jan. 13, 2022 (HealthDay News) Here’s more evidence that marijuana may make driving more dangerous: As pot has been legalized in more countries and states, a greater number of people are driving intoxicated by the drug and crashing, researchers report. THC, the active […]
What 1918 Spanish Flu Death Toll Tells Us About COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Coronavirus News By Peter Schelden on 01/13/2022 2:00 PM Source: MedicineNet Health News Spanish flu was the most devastating pandemic ever recorded, leaving major figures like medical philanthropist Bill Gates to draw comparisons to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. How did the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic cause such a high death toll? And […]
What Is the Best Treatment for Mental Illness? (8 Options)
8 treatment options for mental illnesses Taking care of your mental health means creating a balance between life activities and responsibilities, as well as the following 8 treatment options. Mental health and stress management are important aspects that can save your ability to appreciate life and affect your productivity. Taking care of your mental health […]
COVID Vaccine May Change Menstrual Cycle – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Women’s Health News By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Jan. 10, 2022 Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 may slightly and temporarily extend the time between a woman’s menstrual periods, a new study reports. On average, researchers found that the extra time amounts to slightly less than one day. It’s something many women would […]
Will Reading Books Make You Any Happier?
Latest Mental Health News By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Jan. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) When it comes to what makes us happy, is reading or listening to music any better than spending hours playing video games? Not really, says a team of researchers from the United Kingdom and Austria. “Many people believe […]
Parlez-vous ‘Woof’? Dogs May Distinguish Between Different Human Languages
Latest Pet Health News THURSDAY, Jan. 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Dogs don’t speak a human language, but they do know when you switch from one tongue to another, an intriguing new study finds. “We know that people, even preverbal human infants, notice the difference,” said study co-author Laura Cuaya of Eötvös Loránd […]
Zoom Meeting Anxiety Doesn’t Strike Everyone
Latest Mental Health News TUESDAY, Jan. 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) The pandemic has made Zoom meetings a daily reality for millions. For many, having to watch their own face in a meeting is the worst part. But that’s not true for everyone, new research shows. “Most people believe that seeing yourself during virtual […]