TUESDAY, Nov. 21, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Working up a good sweat when you exercise lets you know you’re working hard, but it’s also a sign that you’re losing water — water that needs to be replaced. Water not only regulates your body temperature, it also helps lubricate joints andContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Nov. 21, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Men who compete in triathlons could be putting their hearts at risk, a new study contends. The finding results from an examination of 55 male triathletes who averaged 44 years old, and 30 female triathletes, with an average age of 43. All participatedContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Nov. 21, 2017 (HealthDay News) — There’s no evidence to support the notion that people who get the flu vaccine every year somehow “weaken” their immune system over time, researchers say. In fact, annual vaccination seemed tied to stronger immune cell activity, according to the Norwegian research team. That’sContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — More than 10 million Americans, mostly women, have osteoporosis, the U.S. National Institute on Aging says. The disease causes softening of the bones, making them more prone to fracture. The risk of osteoporosis rises as a person ages. The agency suggests how osteoporosis may be delayed orContinue Reading
MONDAY, Nov. 20, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Babies apparently have a better understanding of adults’ language than you might think. New research reveals that they can identify the meanings of some words and even recognize that some words are more connected to certain words than to others. The finding isContinue Reading
MONDAY, Nov. 20, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Taking a family vacation is a great way to have quality time, but going on a trip that each family member will enjoy takes some planning. Consider choices for an activity-oriented trip. Besides health benefits, vacations make great memories when everyone participates. StartContinue Reading
MONDAY, Nov. 20, 2017 (HealthDay News) — People usually imagine post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as happening to war veterans or assault victims. But new research shows the trauma of a cancer scare often leaves survivors with the condition. Many may not want to admit how they feel, the study’s leadContinue Reading
MONDAY, Nov. 20, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Motorcycle crashes are far costlier than car accidents, both in lives lost and in medical expenses, a new study shows. Canadian researchers found that the death rate from motorcycle crashes was five times greater than from car crashes, and the rate of severeContinue Reading
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(HealthDay News) — We all know that exercise is good for us, but how much do we need at each stage of life? The U.S. Library of Medicine suggests: Adults should get 30 minutes of aerobic activity each day — in the form of walking, running, biking or swimming. Additionally,Continue Reading