WEDNESDAY, Jan. 3, 2018 (HealthDay News) — With the flu season in full swing, a new poll shows that almost three-quarters of Americans over the age of 50 think all nursing home employees should get a flu vaccine every year. “We’ve finally gotten to the point in the last fewContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Jan.2, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Don’t expect that you can knock some sense into people who have a strong sense of entitlement, a new study advises. Penalties or punishments do nothing to improve the conduct of entitled persons — those who believe they deserve the best regardless of theirContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Jan. 2, 2018 (HealthDay News) — As one year ends and another begins, people often assess their habits and lifestyle, and consider changes that could improve their health. But what, exactly, should you do? Here are six steps you can take to enhance your well-being, according to doctors fromContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Jan. 2, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Getting into shape or losing a few pounds is a worthy New Year’s resolution, but one that comes with a warning: Take it slow. Jumping whole-hog into an exercise regime is a good way to get yourself hurt if you haven’t worked outContinue Reading
MONDAY, Jan. 1, 2018 (HealthDay News) — If resolutions are on your New Year’s to-do list, consider adopting a more positive opinion about your body, an expert suggests. “Consider what is really going to make you happier and healthier in 2018: losing 10 pounds or losing harmful attitudes about yourContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Dec. 29, 2017 (HealthDay News) — What would New Year’s be without resolutions? But the way you approach change can make the difference between reaching successful milestones and abandoning your resolutions faster than you can say Valentine’s Day chocolates. It helps to do some advance planning. First, decide onContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Dec. 29, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Excess drinking on New Year’s Eve can lead to a painful morning after, with no sure-fire cure available. But helpful strategies for treating a hangover do exist. Hangover symptoms — headache, nausea and dizziness — occur when the body withdraws from alcohol andContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Dec. 28, 2017 (HealthDay News) — The millions of Americans caught in the grip of an addiction to opioids — prescription painkillers or heroin — remained the leading health news story of the past year. The scourge is now so widespread that, just last week, research suggested that deathsContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Dec. 28, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Physical activity is good for the body and the brain, but what about people with thinking and memory difficulties? A new recommendation from the American Academy of Neurology suggests that exercise is indeed helpful for people with mild cognitive impairment. The condition, inContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Dec. 26, 2017 (HealthDay News) — A girl who gets her first menstrual period early in life — possibly as young as 7 — has a greater risk for developing depression and antisocial behaviors that last at least into her 20s, a new study suggests. “Girls who go throughContinue Reading
SATURDAY, Dec. 23, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Family harmony and talk of politics can be combustible holiday companions, a therapist contends. A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 62 percent of respondents said politics was the topic they dread most when relatives get together at the holidays. And nearly one-third saidContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Dec. 22, 2017 (HealthDay News) — A hectic holiday pace not only tires you out, it makes it easier to pick up an infection. Reducing stress, getting enough sleep and healthy eating are among the things you can do to stay healthy if you’re traveling over the holidays, oneContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Dec. 21, 2017 (HealthDay News) — When trying to choose the perfect toys for kids this holiday, consider the age of the child first, a leading pediatricians’ group says. Buying toys that are too advanced can be not only frustrating for kids, but also dangerous, according to the AmericanContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — All-nighters are a favorite pastime for many college kids who cram for exams at the last minute. But the resulting lack of sleep is anything but healthy, the National Sleep Foundation says. The foundation says doing an all-nighter may: Make you forgetful. Lead to weight gain. AffectContinue Reading