All posts by LadyLively

  • ‘Early Birds’ May Have Extra Buffer Against Depression

    Could getting out of bed just one hour earlier every day lower your risk for depression? Yes, claims new research that found an earlier start to the day was tied to a 23% lower risk of developing...

    • Posted June 3, 2021
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  • Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy May Help Parkinson’s Patients Long Term

    Parkinson’s disease patients can get symptom relief with deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapy that lasts over the long term, a new study shows. Over 15 years, patients who received DBS, which requires surgical implantation, had significant improvement...

    • Posted June 3, 2021
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  • Will Pandemic Produce a Summer Baby Boom?

    America, get ready for a baby boom. That’s the likelihood anyway, according to a new forecast that suggests a drop in pregnancy and birth rates seen during the early part of the COVID-19 pandemic is about to...

    • Posted June 3, 2021
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  • Average COVID Hospital Bill for U.S. Seniors Nearly $22,000

    The cost of COVID-19 hospitalizations averaged nearly $22,000 for older Americans in 2020 — and much more for those who became critically ill, a new government study finds. Researchers at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and...

    • Posted June 3, 2021
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  • Strokes Hitting COVID Patients Are More Severe: Study

    COVID-19 patients are at increased risk for severe strokes, according to a new study that also found that the overall risk of stroke is higher in younger patients. Researchers analyzed data from 432 COVID-19 patients in 17...

    • Posted June 3, 2021
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  • AHA News: Menopause Before 40 Tied to Higher Stroke Risk

    THURSDAY, June 3, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Early menopause could mean an increased risk of stroke caused by blocked blood vessels, according to a new study. Yet for each year of menopause delay, stroke risk...

    • Posted June 3, 2021
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  • AHA News: As the Mercury Rises, Follow These 5 Summer Survival Tips

    THURSDAY, June 3, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — As the days get longer and the temperature rises, summer is an ideal time to enjoy outdoor activities. Following some simple advice can increase the odds you’ll surf...

    • Posted June 3, 2021
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  • Biden Announces New Vaccination Incentives

    In an effort to convince hesitant Americans to get their COVID-19 shots, President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a host of new vaccination perks from a private-sector initiative. “For all the progress we’re making as a country,...

    • Posted June 3, 2021
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  • Health Highlights: June 3, 2021

    Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Raw Frozen Breaded Chicken Products: CDC A salmonella outbreak that appears to be linked to frozen breaded chicken products has sickened 17 people in six states, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and...

    • Posted June 3, 2021
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  • In People With Type 1 Diabetes, Poor Blood Sugar Control Could Raise Dementia Risk

    Severe high and low blood sugar events in older adults with type 1 diabetes may significantly increase their risk of dementia, according to a new study. “For people with diabetes, both severely high and low blood sugar...

    • Posted June 3, 2021
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