(HealthDay News) — Being underweight may be associated with health problems such as anemia and fertility issues, says the American Academy of Family Physicians. The academy mentions healthier ways to gain weight: Add healthier calories to your diet by eating nuts, seeds and cheeses. Eat high-protein meats. Enjoy snacks thatContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — While you can take Social Security benefits at age 62 and get 75% of your maximum, waiting until you reach full retirement age (between age 66 and 67 depending on the year you were born) gets you much closer to the full amount.Continue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Butternut squash, Brussels sprouts and apples are all amazing fall superfoods and the perfect reason to get cooking. Cheap and versatile, butternut squash is loaded with fiber and vitamin A. For an easy butternut squash mash, cut the squash in half, discard theContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Narcissism is not a good look at any age, but new research suggests it fades as people enter their 40s. However, the degree of decline in narcissism varies between individuals and can be related to their career and relationships, the researchers added. Overall,Continue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The loss of a loved one is one of life’s most stressful events. But new research suggests that having a furry loved one still at home may help ease the pain. Investigators looked at 437 older adults, some of whom lost a spouse,Continue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Taking a mental health day allows you to care for your mental health, something that’s often overlooked, the Gooden Center says. Here are the center’s signs that you may need a mental health day: You are struggling with mental issues that are affecting your ability to work.Continue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Service animals, typically dogs, are trained to perform tasks for people with a disability. These animals are generally allowed in any public area, including businesses and hospitals, says the U.S. Department of Justice. The department mentions these rules that relate to service animals: Allergies or fear ofContinue Reading
New York First State to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes
Journalist Cokie Roberts Dies of Breast Cancer at 75
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TUESDAY, Sept. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — There’s no shortage of reasons to get your omega-3s, which are abundant in fish and their oils. But high consumption of fish and their oils has created a shortage around the world. In addition, fish can be costly, and there are also concernsContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Sept. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Everyone goes through moments of worry, but for some people, anxiety takes over their lives. How can you tell if you’re an average worrywart or if you might have an anxiety disorder? Your degree of distress is often a good indicator. Normal anxietyContinue Reading