FRIDAY. Feb. 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Moving your body helps your brain, a new study suggests. Folks who regularly exercise have better mental and brain health, researchers will report in early April at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology in San Diego and online. Moderate toContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Utah may become the first state in the U.S. to ban fluoride in public water statewide, a move that would override local decisions on whether to add the cavity-fighting mineral to drinking water. The bill now awaits the signature of Gov. Spencer Cox,Continue Reading
MONDAY, Feb. 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Frequent exercise can help colon cancer survivors live longer, perhaps even outlasting average folks, a new study suggests. Colon cancer patients who were very physically active had three-year survival rates that were slightly higher than the general population, researchers report in the journalContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Feb. 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Got milk? It turns out, plain cow’s milk, water and a bit of veggie juice are still the best drink choices for kids and teens. That’s the consensus of experts who recently issued healthy beverage recommendations for kids and teens aged 5 toContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Feb. 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — One of the NBA’s most exciting rising stars will spend the rest of the 2024-2025 season on the bench. Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs’ 7-foot 3-inch phenom, was sidelined after doctors discovered a dangerous blood clot in his right shoulder, the leagueContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Feb. 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Stroke patients leave the hospital with better prospects if they’re forced to hoof it more during recovery, a new study suggests. Adding a half-hour of progressive walking exercises to standard stroke rehab measurably improves patients’ quality of life and mobility by the timeContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Feb. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — High school athletes often hit the field improperly fueled for the competition ahead, because they haven’t been taught important basics of nutrition, a new study says. In surveys, teen athletes revealed a dramatic lack of knowledge about nutrition facts that could help themContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Feb. 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Ahead of this weekend’s Super Bowl, some good news for the athletes: NFL players are largely avoiding opioid-based pain relievers when injuries strike. A new study of data from the 2021 and 2022 seasons finds the National Football League’s efforts to curb addictiveContinue Reading
MONDAY, Feb. 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Cold showers or ice baths have become a trendy way to recuperate after a heavy-duty workout, but do they actually help? A new evidence review suggests there’s some science to back up the hype. People report lower stress, improved sleep and better qualityContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Jan. 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Patients can improve their odds for a successful surgery by actively preparing for the procedure through diet and exercise, a tactic called “prehabilitation,” a new evidence review shows. Surgical patients who prehabbed had fewer complications and shorter hospital stays, also recovered better andContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Jan. 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Chalk up a partial win for health influencers who tout the slimming benefits of sparkling waters. New research out of Japan affirms that carbonated water may, indeed, promote weight loss by lowering blood sugar levels, allowing cells to burn fat between meals forContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Jan. 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Pumping iron and hitting the treadmill can improve your odds against cancer, a new evidence review says. People with more muscle strength and better cardio fitness are less likely to die from cancer, researchers reported recently in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.Continue Reading
THURSDAY, Jan. 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A well-marbled steak is highly prized for grilling, but those sort of fat deposits in human muscles can be deadly, a new study says. People with pockets of fat hidden within their muscles have a higher risk of dying from heart-related health problems,Continue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Want your kid to do well in school? Get them involved in an organized sport, a new study urges. Boys and girls are both more likely to earn a high school diploma if they take part in team sports like soccer or artisticContinue Reading