MONDAY, Sept. 27, 2021 (HealthDay News) — People with high blood pressure that doesn’t respond to treatment may have more success by following the DASH diet and joining a supervised diet and exercise program, a new study suggests. DASH is short for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension — a regimenContinue Reading

SUNDAY, Sept. 26, 2021 (HealthDay News) — When COVID-19 restrictions forced you indoors, it brought birds back to North America, new research shows. Across the United States and Canada, birders documented an 80% increase among most of the 82 species they recorded since the start of pandemic restrictions last year.Continue Reading

SATURDAY, Sept. 25, 2021 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19 shouldn’t keep budding athletes on the sidelines. But it’s critical to keep them safe from the coronavirus while playing sports. The National Athletic Trainers’ Association has some timely tips. COVID vaccines for those 12 and older have been a game changer forContinue Reading

FRIDAY, Sept. 24, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday recommended booster shots of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine for millions of older and high-risk Americans, kicking off a new chapter in the national effort to protect the vulnerable from severe disease. First, an expertContinue Reading

FRIDAY, Sept. 24, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Eating well and exercising regularly can be a challenge for anyone. But for those with autism spectrum disorder or intellectual disabilities, that challenge is exponentially greater. Many young men and women with autism and intellectual disabilities face a significantly higher risk for obesity,Continue Reading

CDC approves booster shots for millions of Americans: In a rare move, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said those who have jobs that make them vulnerable to COVID exposure can also get the extra doses. Read more COVID vaccines well worth it for cancer patients: A pair of clinical trialsContinue Reading