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Women Take Depression to Heart
Depression raises the risk of cardiovascular problems, but depressed women are even more at risk for heart disease than men. Why?
Therapy Dogs Are Good for the Brain
Dogs do different things for the brain depending on what you do with them. Some activities promote relaxation; others, concentration.
The Power of Self-Affirmations
A quick, 20-second positive self-affirmation can undo much of the negative energy critical self-talk creates. A subtle self-hug helps, too.
Say "Ah" — A New Ally in the Fight Against Cavities
Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) works the way other sealants do, but better. It not only helps prevent further tooth decay, it costs less.
New Protection for Kids with Food Allergies
The drug omalizumab, a monoclonal antibody, appears to prevent severe reactions even in kids with multiple food allergies.
Heads Up, E-Bike Riders
There's a reason why e-bike riders' head injuries increased at a faster rate than injuries overall: fewer than half were wearing helmets.
It Helps to Talk about Racism
Kids can be prejudiced without thinking. When white parents started to discuss racism with their kids, both their attitudes improved.
A Less Extreme Way to Fast
Fasting rejuvenates the body and boosts longevity, but it's hard to do. The Fasting Mimicking Diet does the same and is easier to follow.
Fitness Favors Women
Women get the same health benefit as men from less exercise. They also get fitter from the same amount of exercise. Take advantage, ladies!
Do You Know the Numbers that Predict Heart Health?
Blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels are clues to cardiovascular health and easy to check, but too few know what they are.
A Diet to Reduce the Side Effects of Prostate Cancer Treatment
Even when treatment for prostate cancer is successful, men often experience pain, incontinence and erectile dysfunction. This diet can help.
Who Suffers More in a Breakup, Men or Women?
An ingenious study looked at antidepressant use among people who had lost their relationships to death, divorce, and simple breaking up.
A Tasty Way to Cut Salt Consumption
Using a salt substitute and avoiding processed foods reduced older adults' risk of hypertension and kept meals delicious. Give it a try.
Cervical Cancer On the Rise in Low-Income Areas
PAP screening and HPV vaccines make cervical cancer largely preventable. Yet cervical cancer rates and deaths are rising in low-income counties, a serious health disparity.
Virtual Reality Support for Patients in Palliative Care
Soothing VR scenes of nature offer people in palliative and end-of-life care an opportunity for escape, reducing pain and relieving stress.
Money Worries Can Turn into Health Issues
Among the stresses of aging, one worry seems to top even bereavement and divorce: Anxiety about finances raises stress hormones the most.
Combat Veterans with TBIs Turn to Psychedelic Drug for Relief
A plant-based psychoactive drug, ibogaine, shows promise as a way to relieve symptoms of PTSD in veterans with traumatic brain injuries.
Unintended Weight Loss Could Be a Warning Sign
If you start losing weight without dieting or increasing your activity level, it could be a medical problem. Check in with your doctor.
The Pen Is Mightier Than the Keyboard
We process and recall what we write better when we write by hand instead of using a keyboard. Handwriting uses more of the brain.
A New Angle on Alzheimer’s
The broken proteins that characterize Alzheimer's appear to have another source. That suggests a new possibility for treatment.