WEDNESDAY, July 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) — You know that wearing seat belts and putting kids in appropriate car seats can save lives, but are you doing all you can to make your car a safe environment for little ones? Hundreds of thousands of car seats are recalled for safetyContinue Reading
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(HealthDay News) — Fiber — derived from plant-based foods — has a number of health benefits including aiding digestion, helping you feel fuller longer and helping to curb overeating, the American Academy of Family Physicians says. Depending on your age and gender, you should get between 21 grams and 38Continue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Many people won’t start the day without a cup of coffee. Caffeine, the stimulant found in coffee, isn’t harmful for most people who drink 400 milligrams (mg) or less each day, the U.S. National Library of Medicine says. The average 8 oz. cup of coffee contains 95Continue Reading
TUESDAY, July 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — If you feel less than satisfied on a restricted-calorie diet, a protein boost just might be the answer. According to numerous studies, a diet with more protein than the typical 15 percent of calories will leave you feeling fuller and help conserve muscleContinue Reading
TUESDAY, July 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Ever wonder what lengths your dog might go to if you were in trouble? New research suggests that depending on the dog, even doors can’t stand in the way of a rescue effort. And for those that didn’t push the door open, theyContinue Reading
TUESDAY, July 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Employees struggling with depression take less time off from work if they receive support and help from their managers, a new study suggests. Many people suffer depression at some point during their working lives. But they often don’t disclose their condition or seekContinue Reading
TUESDAY, July 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Lighting that mimics natural night-day patterns might improve sleep and mood problems for Alzheimer’s patients living in nursing homes, new research suggests. The lighting intervention, designed to stimulate dementia patients’ circadian rhythm — which regulates sleep and wake cycles — led to significantContinue Reading
TUESDAY, July 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — It all started when a 60-year-old bodybuilder ignored his doctor’s advice to stop using hazardous anabolic steroids, prior to a weightlifting competition. In addition, he was taking testosterone replacement treatments plus stem cell infusions, gotten illegally from his trainer. The result: A stayContinue Reading
TUESDAY, July 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The active ingredient in pot that gets you high can calm agitation in people with advanced Alzheimer’s disease, a small new study suggests. Canadian researchers found that a form of synthetic THC significantly decreased agitation in a small group of Alzheimer’s patients, workingContinue Reading