Sexless Marriage? How to Talk With Your Partner About It
2023-02-22
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Types of Psychotherapy: Finding the Right Fit for Your Needs
2023-02-22
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
Thinner Cheeks, Lots of Tweaks: America’s Plastic Surgeons List Trends
2023-02-15
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
Lessons From a Wildfire on How to Save Pets’ Lives
2023-02-13
MONDAY, Feb. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In the wake of natural disasters like wildfires that have destroyed whole communities with alarming speed, some folks are focused on the beloved pets left behind — and how to save others in the future. More than 1,000 pets died in the MarshallContinue Reading
‘Neuroprotectant’ Drug Could Boost Outcomes After a Stroke
2023-02-09
THURSDAY, Feb. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Using a “neuroprotectant” drug alongside the standard surgical removal of a clot may slash the risk of death and disability following a stroke, a new study finds. The new medication, called ApTOLL, shields brain tissue from continuing damage by cooling down inflammation, theContinue Reading
Tying the Knot Could Keep High Blood Sugar at Bay
2023-02-08
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Getting hitched could help middle-aged and older folks get a better handle on their blood sugar, a new study reports. People living with a spouse appeared to be better able to maintain lower blood sugar levels than single folks, according to the findings.Continue Reading
Healthy Lifestyle Cuts Odds for Long COVID in Half
2023-02-07
TUESDAY, Feb. 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People who get COVID-19 are at risk for long-term health consequences, but a healthy lifestyle may protect against long COVID, a new study suggests. Women who maintained six healthy habits — a healthy weight, didn’t smoke, exercised regularly, slept and ate well, andContinue Reading
Cancer in Dogs: Breed & Size Matter, Study Shows
2023-02-02
THURSDAY, Feb. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If your dog is bigger, male and a purebred, it may get a diagnosis of cancer earlier in its life compared to other dogs, a new study finds. A dog’s size, gender and breed appear to affect its average age at cancer diagnosis,Continue Reading
Black Hairdressers May Be at High Risk From Toxic Chemicals
2023-01-31
TUESDAY, Jan. 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Black and Hispanic women who work as hairdressers are exposed to an array of chemicals, including many that have not been previously identified, a small study finds. Researchers found that compared with women of color in office jobs, hair stylists had higher levelsContinue Reading
Marriage Could Be a ‘Buffer’ Against Dementia
2023-01-31
TUESDAY, Jan. 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Tying the knot is now tied to healthier aging brains: People who stay married for the long haul may gain some protection from dementia, a new study suggests. Researchers found that compared with both divorced people and lifelong singles, older adults in aContinue Reading