THURSDAY, March 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Like humans, some dogs suffer from anxiety. They might show fear or excitability toward strangers. Loud noises might result in “accidents.” They may get destructive when you leave home. The cause of their distress could lie in their brain makeup, researchers from GhentContinue Reading
FRIDAY, March 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It won’t come as a surprise to those who love their furry friends, but a new poll finds many Americans saying their pets offer them mental health benefits and are a part of the family. Roughly 86% of cat and dog owners saidContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, March 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — After a heart attack, home rehab can literally be a lifesaver, a new study finds. Taking part in a home-based cardiac rehabilitation program lowered the risk of dying from heart complications by 36% within four years, compared with patients who were not inContinue Reading
SATURDAY, Feb. 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Causes of different kinds of dementia vary, but about 40% are affected by risk factors a person can influence through lifestyle choices. Two University of Michigan neurologists offer 10 tips for modifying those risks. Keep blood pressure in check. Dr. Judith Heidebrink, aContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Feb. 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s heavily criticized tobacco program promised changes on Friday, including a five-year strategic plan to better outline priorities. “As we enter this era of declining use of combustible tobacco and continued innovation in the e-cigarette industry, the societalContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Feb. 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When a couple seeks out therapy, they’ve probably been struggling and stuck for some time. Licensed therapists offer expertise and experience at helping couples work through issues, not altogether different from what an individual therapist might do for an individual who is struggling.Continue Reading
THURSDAY, Feb. 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When heart failure strikes, being a lifelong bachelor may mean you might die sooner than women or previously married men diagnosed with the same condition, a new study suggests. Lifetime marital history appears to be an important predictor of survival in men withContinue Reading
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WEDNESDAY, Feb. 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For anyone struggling with a mental health issue who is looking for support coping with stress or managing complicated feelings, help is available. It’s called psychotherapy, and it might be the answer you’re looking for. According to the American Psychiatric Association, psychotherapy “isContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — From sculpting faces to show off cheek bones to removing excess skin above the eyelid, interest in a nip and tuck is up, an online survey of plastic surgeons reveals. The findings are based on responses from a selected group of members ofContinue Reading