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A New Safeguard Against Dementia: Blood Pressure Control
If you have high blood pressure, meds to lower it will protect you from a stroke or heart attack. A bonus -- they appear to cut the risk of dementia, too.
Surprising Findings on Loneliness Around the World
It is not always true that aging raises the likelihood of being lonely. Globally, loneliness is often worse among those in middle age.
NIH Slashed Science Funding Across States That Backed Trump
The funding cuts to the NIH have upended research in red states as well as blue. It may take years to get investigations back up to speed.
Checkpoint Inhibitors Boost Seniors' Response to Immunotherapy
Aging immune cells can find it difficult to mount an anti-cancer response, but a new form of cancer treatment seems to reinvigorate them.
Better Physical, but Not Mental, Health Among U. S. Youth
Teens' physical health has bounced back post-pandemic, but the same is not true of their emotional wellbeing. Anxiety and depression are up.
Pets Bring Big Benefits
Having a pet is good for you. They can keep you fit and ease stress. In fact their emotional value is equal to that of a really big raise.
Treatment Add-On Improves Outcomes for Coronary Patients
Statins help people recover from a heart attack, but they often are started too late and leave patients vulnerable to a second coronary.
Seniors Goin' Mobile
Remaining able to drive is as big a thing for many seniors as it is for teens. GPS devices can keep older drivers safe on the road longer.
What’s Lost: Trump Whacks Tiny Agency That Works To Make the Nation’s Health Care Safer
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality collects data on U.S. health care expenditures and outcomes and funds research aimed at improving the safety and delivery of care.
Students Help Students Navigate the College Party Scene
College parties often feature alcohol and wanted and unwanted sexual advances. They are much safer when your friends know how to have your back.
Putting Weight-Loss Strategies to the Test
Most of us think of cutting calories when we want to lose weight, but there's another strategy that some find works better. Give it a try?
Breast Milk Keeps Infant Development on Track
Breastfeeding not only protects newborns from viruses and improves their digestion, it helps them meet developmental milestones on time.
Chewing Plastic
Who knew? Chewing gum contains microplastics that enter your body as you chew. They also affect the environment under your feet.
Screen Time Messes with Dream Time
Sleep deprived? Using your tablet, phone or computer in bed makes you far more likely to have trouble falling asleep and sleeping soundly.
The Problem with Smartphone Restrictions
Anyone who has watched a child glued to a screen is likely to find some kind of ban on smartphone use attractive. Too bad it doesn't work -- or do enough to help.
A Two-For-One Health Special
Following the American Heart Association's guidelines for a healthy heart reduces the risk of Alzheimer's as well as cardiovascular disease.
Paradise Abroad
Seniors face unique challenges when they retire to another country. Loneliness is one of them, but older expats can find ways to fit in.
Kids Love Loopholes
We all use loopholes to get what we want without obviously disobeying. Kids think they're funny and learn to use them at a pretty young age.
Life Is Shorter, Not Better, with Butter
Sure, butter and ice cream are luscious, but if you opt for more unsaturated vegetable oils, you are likely to gain many healthy years.
Parents' Bias Favors a Male Default Mode
Parents tend to have an unconscious bias that presumes that any "person" is by default, male. This sends an unfortunate message to girls.