(HealthDay News) — Heart disease is the leading cause of death in people with kidney failure, the National Kidney Foundation says. If you need dialysis and also have heart issues, your heart treatment may be changed somewhat to accommodate your need for dialysis. The Foundation suggests these tips to protectContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Urinary incontinence is the loss of bladder control, a common concern for people as they get older. Millions of adults in the United States have urinary incontinence, more often women than men. Treatment varies based on the problem’s severity, and ranges from simple exercises and bladder trainingContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 5, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Is it time to let procrastinators off the hook? The inclination to delay things rather than get right to work on them may be hardwired into some people’s brains, and not the product of a flawed character, German researchers suggest. The findings comeContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 5, 2018 (HealthDay News) — No one looks forward to surgery, but if you’re able to have an elective procedure — meaning on your schedule — rather than an emergency operation, taking certain steps in the weeks beforehand will lead to a better outcome and easier recovery. WorkContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 5, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Firefighters who die from cardiac arrest tend to have underlying heart problems, a new study finds. Cardiac arrest accounts for more job-related deaths among firefighters than any other cause, and researchers wanted to know what ups their risk. “Firefighters face many dangers, butContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 5, 2018 (HealthDay News) — U.S. voters’ despair over poor health and premature deaths might have tipped the 2016 presidential election in Donald Trump’s favor, a new analysis argues. Counties that voted Republican more heavily had a 15 percent higher age-adjusted death rate than counties that voted heavilyContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Lawnmower injuries range from minor cuts and burns to broken bones and amputations, the American Society for Surgery of the Hand says. The society suggests how to stay safer while using a mower: Read the mower’s manual before use. Keep the mower in good working order withContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Chronic back pain makes it more difficult to do your job, whether you’re behind a desk or operating heavy machinery. The Mayo Clinic suggests how to avoid back pain at work: Maintain good posture. Lift with your legs and tighten your core muscles, and avoid twisting. WhenContinue Reading
Singulair Asthma Tablet Bottles Recalled
Ground Chuck Products Recalled by Publix Super Markets
Drinking Water Turned Off in All Detroit’s Public Schools
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TUESDAY, Sept. 4, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Weekly fitness guidelines can seem like a laundry list of to-do’s that you just can’t get done — 30 minutes of cardio at least five days, resistance training two or three days, and at least two flexibility sessions … each and every week.Continue Reading