MONDAY, Sept. 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — “Heading” the ball might affect amateur soccer players’ brain health, a new study says. Players who used their heads to pass or deflect a soccer ball were more likely to develop changes within the folds of their brains, researchers reported Sept. 17 inContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Sept. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Having trouble with bladder control? There might be an app for that, researchers say. Female veterans suffering from urinary incontinence received effective relief using a smartphone app called MyHealtheBladder, researchers reported Sept. 16 in JAMA Network Open. The app delivered daily sessions overContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The collegiate sports season is upon us, and with it the inevitable bruises, sprains and strains that come from tough competition. Portable wireless ultrasound devices could be key to getting fast, reliable assessment of on-the-field sports injuries, researchers say. These wireless devices deliverContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Kids are more likely to become couch potatoes — or enthusiastically active — based on what they see their parents doing day-to-day, a new study says. The example set by moms and dads appears to contribute to sedentary or active behavior in theirContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Sept. 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Most men agree that exercise provides a boost to their mental health, confidence and sex drive. However, that doesn’t mean they’re going to make it a regular habit, a new Cleveland Clinic survey says. About 30% of men do not engage in regularContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Sept. 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Do you use your time on the john to catch up on the news, go through your e-mail or check out social media? Be careful – you might be more likely to develop hemorrhoids, new research shows. Folks who use a smartphone onContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Aug. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Good sleep can be key to a young adult’s mental well-being, according to a new study. Young adults who slept better were more likely to have a healthier mind, according to results from three studies performed in the U.S., U.K. and New Zealand,Continue Reading
THURSDAY, Aug. 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Middle-aged folks who don’t exercise are putting themselves at risk of life-threatening complex heartbeat irregularities, a new study says. Adults 40 to 65 with low fitness levels had a 52% increased risk for irregular heartbeat disorders, also known as arrhythmias, according to findingsContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Aug. 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Enjoy a pint of beer, a glass of wine or a dram of whiskey? Then make sure you have some healthy eats and a good dose of exercise on the side, a new study says. A healthy diet and regular physical activity canContinue Reading
MONDAY, Aug. 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Hidden fat deposits packed around abdominal organs like the stomach, intestines and liver could be increasing people’s risk of heart disease, a new study says. Excessive amounts of this hidden fat — also called visceral fat — is tied to faster aging ofContinue Reading