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Stressed? Better Get Moving
Exercise seems to offer potent heart benefits to people who are susceptible to feeling stressed-out or depressed. Time to get a move on.
Antibiotics Are Still Being Overused
Before you call the doctor and ask for a prescription for an antibiotic for yourself or your child, consider whether it is actually needed.
The Gum Disease - AFib Connection
If you've had an ablation for atrial fibrillation, treating gum inflammation can reduce your risk of having an AFib recurrence.
A Second Look at Acetaminophen and Pregnancy
Taking this pain reliever while pregnant had been seen as contributing to autism and attention problems in kids. A new sibling study challenges that.
The Perils of Changing Work Schedules
Young warehouse, factory and fast food workers often have wildly varying shifts. This affects not only their sleep, but their future health.
Toxins in the Garage Linked to Risk of Lou Gehrig's Disease
ALS risk is higher in homes with attached garages that allow fumes from paints, gasoline-powered tools, and pesticides to enter your home.
Drinking While Pregnant: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorders
When and how much a person drinks while pregnant affects the likelihood that their child will be born with deficits related to FASD.
Common Chemicals Contribute to Neurological Disorders
Chemicals in disinfectants and flame retardants can damage cells protecting neurons and lead to conditions like MS. Kids are especially vulnerable.
The Longterm Benefits of Positive Emotions
Teens who experience more positive feelings in adolescence have better overall health in adulthood, suggesting a useful intervention.
Our Brains Are Growing
Over the past 40 years our brains have gotten bigger, and that's potentially a very good thing. It could even reduce the impact of dementia.
Bright Lights at Night Raise the Risk of Stroke
Being exposed to high levels of light at night can raise your risk of stroke by nearly 50%. There's a lot you can do to protect yourself.
How to Watch the Solar Eclipse -- Safely
Just a 10-second glance at the sun can permanently scar your eyes. Sunglasses aren't enough. You need a solar viewer from a reputable source.
Dementia Creates Twice the Loneliness
Patients with dementia often feel socially isolated. So do their caregivers. There are ways to help both reconnect with others and each other.
Why Aging Skin is Vulnerable to Melanoma
As we age, losing HAPLN1, the protein that keeps skin firm and supple, can lead to skin and other cancers. It may also be a way to renew aging skin and treat melanomas.
A Second Look at the Impact of Menopause on Mental Health
Menopause is not likely to be anyone's idea of a good time, but for most women it really isn't as troublesome as it's been made out to be.
The Air Kids Breathe
Air pollution from cars and industries raises a child's risk of asthma. In certain neighborhoods this often starts before a child is three.
Bariatric Surgery Can Bring Bonuses for the Heart, Too
Surgeries that reduce the size of the stomach help patients lose weight. In certain patients, they also improve lipid and glucose levels.
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.