THURSDAY, April 8, 2021 (HealthDay News) — As the coronavirus pandemic continues in the United States, less than half of older Americans have legally stated their wishes should they become seriously ill, a new survey finds. People 50 and older are at increased risk for severe COVID-19, and the pandemicContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, April 7, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Are you the type to linger over a meal, or do you tend to eat quickly without giving it much thought? New research confirms that you’re better off going the slow route, because fast eaters tend to consume more and be more vulnerableContinue Reading
MONDAY, April 5, 2021 (HealthDay News) — School-age children with autism may be faring better than commonly thought, with most “doing well” in at least some aspects of development, a new study suggests. The study, of 272 children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), found that nearly 80% were doing wellContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, March 24, 2021 (HealthDay News) — It was bound to happen: As the pandemic wore on, many older Americans couldn’t resist the urge to bring home a furry friend. According to a new poll from the University of Michigan, about 10% of all U.S. adults between the ages ofContinue Reading
TUESDAY, March 16, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Health care workers are more likely to catch COVID-19 at home or in their community than on the job, a new study finds. “The news is reassuring in that it shows the measures taken are working to prevent infections from spreading in healthContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, March 3, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Ever been caught in small-talk you secretly wanted to end? So has nearly everyone else, according to new research that finds that both partners in a conversation often want it to end sooner than it does. The flip side is often true, asContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Feb. 4, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Most parents know that child behavior experts recommend against spanking, but new research suggests that so-called “positive” discipline methods don’t always work either. For example, the common tactic of “verbal reasoning” with an unruly child “was associated with a mixed bag of outcomes,Continue Reading
MONDAY, Feb. 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) — There have been good and bad changes to U.S. children’s diets during the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers say. “Providing healthy meals and snacks to our kids can be a challenge even when we’re not experiencing a pandemic,” said senior study author Susan Carnell. She’sContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Jan. 26, 2021 (HealthDay News) — All Alzheimer’s disease patients and their family caregivers should be vaccinated against COVID-19, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America says. “Getting vaccinated is one of the most important steps families affected by Alzheimer’s disease can take to protect themselves and their loved ones,” saidContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Jan. 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Cats have a long history of boosting people’s moods and brightening their days. And that’s probably true for kids on the autism spectrum as well, new research shows. The small study suggests that adopting a shelter cat may help reduce separation anxiety andContinue Reading