Creating a Consistent Wake-Up Time The Importance of Routine Now, let me tell you about the magic of waking up at the same time each day. It may sound boring, but consistency is key. When…
COVID Vaccine Bonus: Lower Heart Attack Risk If…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Feb. 20, 2023 -- A COVID-19 shot may protect a person from more than the virus alone, new research suggests. Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai…
Fewer Surprise Bills: Most U.S. Hospitals Now Transparent…
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Feb. 20, 2023 -- Shopping for cataract surgery, a heart valve replacement or a colonoscopy? You’re better able these days to compare what one hospital charges against the prices at…
Many Parents Too Quick to Give Fever Meds…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Feb. 20, 2023 -- It’s not always necessary to lower a child’s fever, but parents often do. A new poll from Michigan Medicine found that about one-third of parents reach…
Parkinsons Disease: What Is It, and What Are…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Feb. 20, 2023 -- A person seeing a barely noticeable tremor in one hand could be witnessing the first signs of Parkinson’s disease. This progressive condition affects the nervous system,…
Type 1 Diabetes and Use of Off-Label Drugs:…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Feb. 20, 2023 -- While people with type 1 diabetes can see some benefit from newer medications prescribed off-label, there is also risk, and these patients should be monitored closely,…
Irregular Heartbeat: What Is It and How Do…
By Melissa Renae RDN HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Feb. 20, 2023 -- Many things can make your heart skip a beat — the words to a song, a case of the nerves or a near car accident…
Bad Sleep Can Raise Heart Risks for Seniors
By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Feb. 20, 2023 -- Sticking to a consistent sleeping routine may help keep your arteries clear as you age, new research suggests. Conversely, older adults who slept for a varying…
Getting Your Child Ready for Spring Sports
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>SUNDAY, Feb. 19, 2023 -- Spring sports season will be here soon, so it’s time to get kids ready after a winter break. Sports can teach valuable lessons, including teamwork, good…