By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, Feb. 23, 2023 -- The United States saw a significant decline in the overall rate of heart attack-related deaths over the past 20 years, and the gap in the rate…
Health Highlights: Feb. 23, 2023
News Consumer News Health Highlights: Feb. 23, 2023 By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter>Could heavy laxative usage raise the odds for dementia? Using more than one type of laxative or using osmotic laxatives, which draw water…
Heart Risks Rise in People With Long COVID
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, Feb. 23, 2023 -- Having the lingering symptoms known as long COVID after a COVID-19 infection more than doubles the risk of developing new heart symptoms, according to new research.…
Could High Laxative Usage Raise the Odds for…
By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, Feb. 23, 2023 -- Taking laxatives regularly to ease constipation may up your chances of developing dementia down the road, a new study suggests. This risk is even higher among…
Almost Two-Thirds of U.S. Doctors, Nurses Feel Burnt…
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, Feb. 23, 2023 -- America’s health care workforce is under unprecedented strain, and leaders of the medical profession are scrambling to shore up doctors and nurses who are burning out…
AHA News: While Home Recovering From COVID-19, She…
By American Heart Association News>THURSDAY, Feb. 23, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- One day last July, Mike Button settled into his home office, ready to start catching up on the backlog of things that…
Cutting Down on Social Media Brings Quick Boost…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter> THURSDAY, Feb. 23, 2023 -- All those images of beautiful-looking people on social media can deflate a young person's self-image, but there may be an easy fix: limiting time spent…
Parks, Rivers, Lakes: Natures Great Stress Relievers
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, Feb. 23, 2023 -- Living closer to outdoor spaces and natural water may be better for your mental health, researchers say. A new study finds that close proximity to nature…
Exercise Just Once a Month Could Help Your…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, Feb. 23, 2023 -- Regular exercise at some point in life is a key to better cognitive health in old age, researchers say. Starting sooner is better and sustaining it…
Almond, Soy Drinks Can Be Called Milk, FDA…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>THURSDAY, Feb. 23, 2023 – Plant-based beverages that use oats, soy, almonds, cashews and other products instead of dairy can continue to call themselves milk. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration…