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TUESDAY, May 4, 2021 (HealthDay News) — You might think everybody knows how to protect themselves from the sun’s harmful rays, but a new survey reveals that one-third of Americans lack a basic understanding of sun safety and skin cancer. That’s the surprising takeaway from an American Academy of DermatologyContinue Reading

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MONDAY, May 3, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Aging potheads are now past 50 and still puffing away, but new research shows that many don’t disclose this to their doctors. Folks who use marijuana for medical reasons are more likely to tell their doctors about it than recreational users. Still, justContinue Reading

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WEDNESDAY, April 28, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A popular treatment for the seasonal depression that strikes during dark winter months may also benefit veterans with traumatic brain injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder, a small pilot study suggests. Results from 16 older veterans found that bright light therapy alongside traditional treatmentsContinue Reading

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TUESDAY, April 27, 2021 (HealthDay News) — That college degree may be useful in many ways, but new research suggests it probably won’t keep your brain from shrinking with age. Over the years, a number of studies have suggested that education might buffer people against age-related declines in memory andContinue Reading

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TUESDAY, April 27, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Having preeclampsia during pregnancy significantly increases a woman’s future risk of stroke, researchers say. Preeclampsia happens when a woman with previously normal blood pressure suddenly develops high blood pressure, protein in her urine or other problems after 20 weeks into pregnancy. The conditionContinue Reading

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MONDAY, April 26, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Music hath charms to soothe you off to slumber, new research suggests. The study found that calming tunes at bedtime seem to help older people struggling with insomnia. “We found music therapy was effective for older adults with sleep disturbance,” said study co-authorContinue Reading

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TUESDAY, April 20, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Many women older than 70 can safely receive fewer treatments for early-stage breast cancer, a new study suggests. Researchers found that adding lymph node removal or radiation to women’s treatment did not seem to cut their risk of a breast cancer recurrence, whichContinue Reading

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THURSDAY, April 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Where you live could affect your brain health as you age, a new study claims. Specifically, it found that middle-aged and older people in poorer neighborhoods showed more brain shrinkage and faster mental decline than those in affluent neighborhoods. “”Worldwide, dementia is aContinue Reading

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MONDAY, April 12, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Older adults in long-term care develop detectible antibodies after COVID-19 vaccination, which may mean it’s safe to reopen these facilities, according to a new study. But because it’s unclear how long the antibodies last, researchers from University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) sayContinue Reading