MONDAY, June 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — With all the attention that the very high-fat Keto diet is getting, you might be wondering how much fat is healthy and how much your body really needs every day to thrive. First, know that some fat is essential for most people. YourContinue Reading
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(HealthDay News) — Sleepaway camp can be the experience of a lifetime for your child, says the YMCA. Whether the child is a youngster or a high schooler, he or she can come away with longtime memories and lifelong friends. To prepare your child for the adventure, the YMCA suggests:Continue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Certain ethnic groups, the elderly and people who have family members with glaucoma are at a higher risk than others for the eye disease, says the Glaucoma Research Foundation. To help prevent glaucoma, the foundation recommends: Schedule regular eye exams. Wear protective eyewear when necessary. Exercise regularly.Continue Reading
FRIDAY, June 14, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Kids who don’t drink water take in nearly 100 more calories from sugary drinks every day than those who do, according to a recent Penn State study. About one-fifth of children fall into the no-water group. But a multi-year experiment in the NewContinue Reading
FRIDAY, June 14, 2019 (HealthDay News) — About two-thirds of Americans have taken steps to cut back on salt, according to the International Food Information Council Foundation. This often starts with comparing labels and choosing foods — from soups to canned veggies — with less sodium. Here are four moreContinue Reading
FRIDAY, June 14, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Vaccinating against the common infant infection rotavirus not only cuts a child’s odds of getting sick, it might also prevent them from developing type 1 diabetes later in life, new research suggests. Infants who got all of the recommended doses of the “stomachContinue Reading
FRIDAY, June 14, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A face-lift for Father’s Day, anyone? It could happen: A new report finds many more men are taking advantage of the same plastic surgeries that have long been associated with women. The midlife decision by men to try a face-lift or other procedureContinue Reading
FRIDAY, June 14, 2019 (HealthDay News) — When eating healthy becomes an around-the-clock obsession, it could be a sign of trouble. An extreme preoccupation with clean eating is an eating order called orthorexia nervosa. Though less well-known than anorexia nervosa or bulimia — and not as well-documented — a newContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Rosacea is a common skin disease that triggers symptoms from a red face to acne-like breakouts. Of the four types, each requires a different treatment, says the American Academy of Dermatology. Flare-ups can be reduced by finding and avoiding triggers, protecting the skin from the sun, andContinue Reading