All posts by LadyLively

  • How COVID-19 Can Change the Brain

    Scientists have discovered that even a mild case of COVID-19 might inflict damage on your brain. On average, middle-aged and older adults who’d been sick with COVID showed signs of tissue shrinkage in brain areas related to...

    • Posted March 7, 2022
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  • AHA News: Break Up Binge-Watching by Taking a Stand

    MONDAY, March 7, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — It’s after midnight, well past your normal bedtime, and you’re about to start watching your third straight episode of that police drama or classic comedy while sitting on...

    • Posted March 7, 2022
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  • Apps: They Help Manage Health Conditions, But Few Use Them, Poll Finds

    Health and fitness apps are growing in popularity, but not among the people who might benefit most from them — seniors and people with chronic health conditions. Nearly two out of three American adults are living with...

    • Posted March 7, 2022
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  • Even a Little Drinking Ages the Brain: Study

    There is no amount of alcohol that is good for your brain. So claims a new study that found even light to moderate drinking can age the brain faster than normal. Previous research has shown that heavy...

    • Posted March 7, 2022
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  • Could Vaping Put You on a Path to Diabetes?

    People who vape may be setting themselves up for developing diabetes, even if they don’t smoke traditional cigarettes, a new study suggests. Among more than 600,000 U.S. adults, researchers found that those who used electronic cigarettes were...

    • Posted March 7, 2022
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  • New York City Drops Most COVID Restrictions

    As the COVID surge driven by the Omicron variant wanes, New York City announced that it will lift most of its pandemic restrictions. “We have to get our economy back on track,” Mayor Eric Adams said on...

    • Posted March 7, 2022
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  • Health Highlights: March 4, 2022

    Poll finds health apps underused by unhealthy Americans. A new HealthDay/Harris Poll survey finds the people who might benefit most from them — seniors and people with chronic health conditions — are the least likely to use...

    • Posted March 7, 2022
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  • Does Your Height Affect Your Odds for Colon Cancer?

    Taller people have a higher risk of colon cancer than shorter folks, and researchers say height should be considered when it comes to screening for the disease. For the new study, the research team at Johns Hopkins...

    • Posted March 7, 2022
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  • Smoking Keeps Its Grip on America’s Poorer Communities

    While smoking has declined in the United States, the rate of tobacco use in poorer communities is double nationwide levels, according to a new study. It also linked smoking to mental health conditions and substance use disorders...

    • Posted March 7, 2022
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  • Antidepressants Often Ineffective for Depression in Pregnancy

    Antidepressants don’t always help ease depression and anxiety in pregnant women and new moms, according to a new study. “This is the first longitudinal data to show that many pregnant women report depression and anxiety symptoms during...

    • Posted March 7, 2022
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