Health Highlights: Dec. 28, 2018
2018-12-28
Government Shutdown Brings Cuts in Food Assistance Programs
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U.S. Opioid Addiction Crisis Is Top Health Story of 2018
2018-12-28
THURSDAY, Dec. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The scourge of opioid addiction and related deaths cut through American society again in 2018, capturing headlines and making it the year’s top health story. Rates of opioid-linked fatal overdoses have nearly doubled over the past decade and topped 70,000 in 2017, accordingContinue Reading
Health Tip: Caring for a Person With Alzheimer’s
2018-12-28
(HealthDay News) — If you are caring for a loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease, you may develop feelings of grief as the person starts to change, the Alzheimer’s Foundation says. There are five phases of grieving: denial, anger, guilt, sadness and acceptance. The association suggests how to cope withContinue Reading
Health Tip: Nail Changes to Take Seriously
2018-12-28
(HealthDay News) — A change in your nails may be no cause for concern, but certain changes should be taken seriously, the American Academy of Dermatology says. The academy suggests visiting a dermatologist at the first sign of: A dark streak. This could be a sign of melanoma skin cancer.Continue Reading
Health Tip: Understanding Metabolic Syndrome
2018-12-27
(HealthDay News) — Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of disorders that signal a person’s increased risk of diabetes, heart disease and stroke, the American Heart Association says. Symptoms may include high blood pressure, high fasting blood glucose, high cholesterol and abdominal obesity. Metabolic syndrome is commonly associated with being overweight,Continue Reading
Health Tip: Choose the Right Doctor
2018-12-27
(HealthDay News) — When you’re looking for a new doctor, find someone you feel comfortable talking with, the U.S. National Institute on Aging suggests. The agency offers these additional tips: Locate several doctors who meet your criteria. Read online reviews to understand how existing patients rate each doctor. Call eachContinue Reading
Follow the Mediterranean Diet for Weight Loss, Too
2018-12-26
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — When the 2015 U.S. Dietary Guidelines were released, they included details for following the Mediterranean-style diet. That’s the way of eating in countries that border the Mediterranean Sea and has been associated with many health benefits, from a sharper mind to a healthierContinue Reading
Flexibility: A Must at Every Age
2018-12-26
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Flexibility is a component of all types of movement — from everyday activities to the most rigorous exercises. Being flexible helps you stay mobile and avoid injury. Yet flexibility training often gets lost in the shuffle or pushed to the bottom of theContinue Reading
The Secret Behind Chicken Soup’s Medical Magic
2018-12-26
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Many people rely on chicken noodle soup to soothe a cold, but few know exactly why the warm broth brings relief. But one dietitian can explain its magic. “Studies have shown that a hearty bowl of chicken noodle soup may help clear nasalContinue Reading
Certain Birthmarks Warrant Quick Treatment, Pediatricians Say
2018-12-26
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — For common birthmarks, doctors should abandon the traditional wait-and-see approach, a leading group of pediatricians says. Instead, physicians should try to identify those that could cause scarring or medical problems and begin immediate treatment, according to a new American Academy of Pediatrics guideline.Continue Reading