All posts by LadyLively

  • Bout of Shingles May Raise Odds for Cognitive Decline

    Older Americans already dread shingles, and they may now have one more reason to do so: A painful episode could raise their odds for cognitive decline. A new study found a 20% higher risk that an older...

    • Posted August 14, 2024
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  • One Key to Better Parenting: Laughter

    Want to be a better, more effective mom or dad? Trying sharing a good laugh with your kid. New research among folks ages 18 to 45 found many citing humor as one of the reasons they had,...

    • Posted August 14, 2024
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  • Natural Grass or Artificial: One Is Worse for Football Concussions

    Natural grass playing fields pose a greater concussion risk for young football players than artificial turf, a new study shows. Athletes who sustained a concussion on grass reported more than 10 symptoms, on average, compared with about...

    • Posted August 14, 2024
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  • Not Born Equal: Preemie Babies Fall Into 3 Risk Categories

    Not all babies born prematurely will suffer long-term developmental problems, a new study finds. Preemies tend to fall into three risk categories, with about one in five (20%) scoring above average on standard cognitive tests, researchers reported...

    • Posted August 14, 2024
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  • There’s No Good Lab Test to Spot Long COVID

    • Posted August 13, 2024
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  • Many Nonsmokers Have Lung Nodules Linked to Cancer Risk

    Many nonsmokers have lung nodules that have been linked to lung cancer, a new study warns. About 42% of nonsmokers or former smokers have at least one lung nodule, which is a small mass of dense tissue...

    • Posted August 13, 2024
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  • Even Light Drinking Harms Health of Older Adults: Study

    New research confirms that alcohol is not your friend as you age: Even light drinking was linked to an increase in cancer deaths among older adults, with the raised risk most pronounced in those who had other health problems...

    • Posted August 13, 2024
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  • Anti-Inflammatory Diet Could Lower Your Odds for Dementia

    Eating a healthy diet that dampens inflammation in the body could lower your odds for dementia, especially if you already have heart risk factors, a new Swedish study shows. So-called anti-inflammatory diets focus on foods like vegetables,...

    • Posted August 13, 2024
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  • Why Red Meat May Be Especially Linked to Diabetes Risk

    Red meat contains a type of iron that could increase a person’s risk of type 2 diabetes, a new study warns. People who ate the most foods high in heme iron — red meat and other animal...

    • Posted August 13, 2024
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  • Smoking, Vaping Tied to Similar Unhealthy Changes in DNA

    New research suggests that switching from smoking to vaping won’t prevent some dangerous changes to a person’s genome. A new study conducted in young adults shows similar cancer-linked gene changes in both vapers and smokers. “These findings...

    • Posted August 13, 2024
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