Health Highlights: April 15, 2019
2019-04-15
Electrical Implant Helps Brain-Damaged Woman
Congo Ebola Outbreak Still Not a Global Emergency: WHO
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Health Tip: Horseback Trail Riding Safety
2019-04-15
(HealthDay News) –Horseback trail riding is a fun, leisure activity for many Americans. However, it is important to follow rules for trail safety, says the Minnesota State Department of Natural Resources. It encourages people to: Wear a helmet and appropriate footwear. If your horse kicks, tie a red ribbon inContinue Reading
Health Tip: Living With Animal Allergies
2019-04-15
(HealthDay News) — Over half of U.S. households have pets, but unfortunately millions of Americans are allergic to animals. The best way to manage symptoms of pet allergies is to avoid pets, says the American Academy of Asthma and Immunology. Other ways to minimize symptoms include: Don’t hug or kissContinue Reading
Young Athletes Need to Be Sidelined After Bout of Mono
2019-04-14
SUNDAY, April 14, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Young sports buffs recovering from mononucleosis may be itching to return to the game they love. But one expert says the risk of suffering a burst spleen during play means staying on the sideline longer than some would like. Along with extreme fatigue,Continue Reading
Get Back to Nature to Put Stress at Bay
2019-04-13
SATURDAY, April 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A small daily dose of nature may be the perfect prescription for stress. An eight-week study found that people who spent at least 20 minutes a day in places that made them feel connected to nature had significantly lower levels of the stressContinue Reading
Why the HPV Vaccine Is More Important Than Ever
2019-04-12
FRIDAY, April 12, 2019 (HealthDay News) — HPV, the human papillomavirus, is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States, with 14 million new cases each year. While most people are able to clear the virus on their own, certain strains of HPV lead to cancer years afterContinue Reading
Faith-Based Fitness Programs: What’s in It for You?
2019-04-12
FRIDAY, April 12, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Faith-based fitness is on the rise, according to trend-watchers at the American Council on Exercise, with many churches, mosques, synagogues and temples developing programs that promote health and wellness. From exercise classes to nutrition advice and health coaching, congregants can enhance their physicalContinue Reading
Just a Little More Exercise Can Add Years to Your Life
2019-04-12
FRIDAY, April 12, 2019 (HealthDay News) — No matter your fitness level, adding just a little more exercise may prolong your life, new research suggests. “People think they have to start going to the gym and exercising hard to get fitter,” said researcher Elin Ekblom-Bak, from the Swedish School ofContinue Reading
Hospital Privacy Curtains Could Be Breeding Ground for Germs
2019-04-12
FRIDAY, April 12, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Privacy curtains in hospital rooms might offer patients some personal dignity, but they can also harbor dangerous, drug-resistant bacteria. That’s the claim of a new study where researchers took more than 1,500 samples from privacy curtains in 625 rooms at six skilled nursingContinue Reading
Health Highlights: April 12, 2019
2019-04-12
Baby Created With 3 People’s DNA Born in Greece
Superbug Fungus Has Sickened 600 Americans: CDC
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