All posts by LadyLively

  • Flu May Be Tougher on Brain Health Than COVID-19: Study

    The flu is more likely to lead to a neurological disorder than COVID, according to a new study that surprised its authors.  “While the results were not what we expected to find, they are reassuring in that...

    • Posted March 21, 2024
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  • Knitting Helps Keep Troubled Minds From Unraveling, Study Finds

    Stressed out, anxious or desperately needing to recharge? Grab some knitting needles and a pretty ball of yarn — Swedish research shows yarncraft improves mental health without medication. “Knitters have a creative leisure interest that can also...

    • Posted March 21, 2024
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  • As Treatments Ease Anxiety, Heart Risks Also Decline

    People with heart disease can stay healthier if they address their emotional problems as well as their physical ailments, a new study says. Treating anxiety and depression reduced ER visits and hospitalizations among patients with heart disease,...

    • Posted March 21, 2024
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  • Yes, You Should Clean That Water Bottle, and Here’s How

    Does your water bottle only get washed once or twice a week — or even less? Time to switch things up: Even a day or two without washing can encourage the growth of unhealthy germs in the...

    • Posted March 21, 2024
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  • COVID-19’s Damage to Organs Can Harm Heart, Too

    COVID-19 can damage a person’s heart even if the coronavirus doesn’t directly infect the heart tissue, a new study has found. The severe inflammation that COVID causes in other organs, like the lungs, appears to indirectly cause...

    • Posted March 21, 2024
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  • Skin Biopsy Might Help Diagnose Parkinson’s or Other Brain Disorders

    Folks can learn their risk for Parkinson’s disease and other related brain disorders through a simple skin biopsy, a new study says. Skin tests can detect an abnormal form of alpha-synuclein, a protein that is the hallmark...

    • Posted March 21, 2024
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  • ‘Peer Coaches’ Help Younger Black Americans Keep Hypertension at Bay

    Younger Black Americans face particularly high risks of developing high blood pressure.  However, new research finds that when your peers are coaching you to get healthy, it’s more likely you’ll see your numbers improve. The study of...

    • Posted March 21, 2024
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  • Nearly 7 Million Americans Have Alzheimer’s, and Caregivers Are Stressed

    Nearly 7 million American seniors are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, placing a huge strain on both personal caregivers and the U.S. health care system, according to a new Alzheimer’s Association report. The cost of caring for seniors...

    • Posted March 20, 2024
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  • U.S. Falls Out of Top 20 in ‘World’s Happiest Countries’ List

    For the first time, the United States has fallen out of the top 20 spots on the annual world’s happiest nations list. Americans are now No. 23, far behind the top five countries — Finland (No. 1),...

    • Posted March 20, 2024
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  • One in 10 U.S. School-Age Kids Have ADHD: Report

    About 1 in every 10 U.S. children ages 5 to 17 has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to the latest government statistics. The data from the National Health Interview Survey covers the years...

    • Posted March 20, 2024
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