TUESDAY, Jan. 10, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Ginger is not subtle. Whether sprinkled from the jar in your kitchen cabinet or sliced fresh from the produce section, its sweet, sharp warmth stands out. But is it a healthy way to spice up your world? Ginger is certainly anContinue Reading
MONDAY, Jan. 9, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Quinton Aaron knows the power of a success story featuring a talented young man and a mother figure who helps him beat the odds. Those elements helped make the 2009 film “The Blind Side,” which he starred in alongside Sandra Bullock,Continue Reading
MONDAY, Jan. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — U.S. stroke deaths have dramatically declined in the past several decades. But, researchers caution, their new study also found the potential for a resurgence. “After nearly four decades of declining stroke-related mortality, the risk appears to be increasing in the United States. OurContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Jan. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved a second Alzheimer’s drug, lecanemab, despite reports of rare brain bleeds linked to use of the drug in some patients. However, the FDA pointed to the drug’s benefits, as well. “Alzheimer’s disease immeasurably incapacitatesContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Jan. 6, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Losing weight is a popular New Year’s resolution. But people often fail to keep this commitment or quickly gain back the pounds. Instead of jumping on the latest fad diet, experts advise improving the nutritional quality of what goes into yourContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Jan. 5, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Racial and ethnic diversity among medical workers is critical to Americans’ health, but more needs to be done to recruit, train and support those professionals, a new report says. The report, published Thursday in the American Heart Association journal Circulation: CardiovascularContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Jan. 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Lecanemab: It’s an experimental medication that’s been shown in trials to slow cognitive decline in people with Alzheimer’s disease. It’s also up for accelerated approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, with a decision expected by Jan. 6. However, the drug hasContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 4, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — When Damar Hamlin’s heart stopped, millions held their breath. Monday night in Cincinnati, the 24-year-old football player for the Buffalo Bills had a cardiac arrest after making a tackle. In the packed stadium, thousands watched as medical workers performed CPR andContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 4, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Eddie Garcia juggled roles as the chief of staff for an elected official and the president of a school board. The positions seemed to be wearing him down. At 46, he felt short of breath, his neck was sore and heContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Jan. 3, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — For many people, New Year’s resolutions fall flat on their face by the first of February. But what if your “New Year, New You” is only supposed to last a month? Enter Dry January, a promise to not drink alcohol forContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Jan. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Giving up cigarettes can be excruciating, with cravings and withdrawal symptoms lingering for weeks, especially if you aren’t strongly motivated. Yet, just minutes after that first smoke-free breath, your body starts to change for the better. And with all the healthy breaths youContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Jan. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Could hydration hold the key to longevity? Maybe, suggests new research that discovered older adults who are properly hydrated may be healthier and live longer than those who aren’t, having less incidence of conditions like heart and lung disease. “Staying well-hydrated may slowContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Jan. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Singing may help stroke patients regain communication skills, according to new research. About 40% of stroke survivors have aphasia, a difficulty to deliver or comprehend spoken or written language. That impairment is ongoing for about half of those patients a year after theirContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Dec. 30, 2022 (HealthDay News) — It’s that time of year again, when people gather up their best intentions for living a healthier life and make New Year’s resolutions. Luckily, the American Medical Association (AMA) has some suggestions on which pledges pack the most punch. Start by being moreContinue Reading