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Do you find yourself fighting to stay awake during the day, even after what should have been a full night's sleep? New research suggests that excessive daytime sleepiness, especially when paired with trouble falling asleep at night could be an early warning sign of high blood pressure. Discover why your sleep habits may reveal more about your heart health than you thi#hearthealthe#highbloodpressures#SleepHealthe#HealthyLivingi#wellnesslness ... See moreSee less

Feeling Sleepy During the Day? It Could Be a Warning Sign for High Blood Pressure

Feeling excessively sleepy during the day could be a warning sign for high blood pressure — especially if you also have trouble falling asleep at night.That's according to a new study from Penn State Co...

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2 days ago

Do you think lifting weights is just for building muscle, or could it also help protect your heart? New research suggests that women who include strength training in their routine may lower their risk of heart disease especially when it's combined with aerobic exercise. Discover why adding a few strength workouts each week could do more than make you strong#hearthealthe#womenshealthe#strengthtrainingi#HealthyLivingi#Fitnesstness ... See moreSee less

Women Might Lower Their Heart Risk By Lifting Weights, Study Says

Aerobic exercise comes immediately to mind when one thinks of ways to reduce heart disease risk through physical activity.But women might be able to lower their risk of heart disease through consistent strength training as well, a new study says.Women who lift weights appear to have...

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3 days ago

When it comes to preventing chronic diseases, do you think a medication or healthy lifestyle habits make the bigger difference? A long-term study following participants for more than 20 years found that diet and exercise may be even more effective than a popular diabetes medication at reducing the risk of chronic conditions like heart disease, kidney disease, dementia, and more. Discover why simple lifestyle changes could have a lasting impact on your health.

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Lifestyle Changes Can Reduce Your Risk For Multiple Chronic Diseases

Diet and exercise may be more powerful than a popular diabetes medication when it comes to preventing chronic diseases.Researchers followed more than 1,100 adults who took part in a landmark Diabetes Prevention Program launched in the 1990s.They tracked the development of 15 chronic...

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4 days ago

Do you know your blood pressure numbers, or do you only have them checked during doctor visits? A new study found that people who regularly monitored their blood pressure at home and shared their readings with their healthcare provider were significantly less likely to be hospitalized or die from heart attack, stroke, or heart failure. Discover why a simple habit at home could make a big difference in protecting your heart health.

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At-Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Reduces Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke

Prompting patients to keep tabs on their blood pressure at home can reduce their risk of heart attack, stroke and heart disease, a new study says.People were 34% less likely to be hospitalized or die from heart attack, stroke or heart failure if they self-monitored their blood pressure at ...

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5 days ago

The FDA is investigating a multistate outbreak of infant botulism linked to a powdered infant formula after several infants became ill. Learn what parents and caregivers need to know, which product is involved, and the steps being taken to protect infant health.

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6 days ago

Have you ever wondered if the foods you eat today could affect your memory and brain health years from now? New research suggests that people with higher levels of vitamin C may have healthier brain structure and stronger connections in areas responsible for memory and attention. Discover why this everyday nutrient is getting attention for its potential role in healthy aging.

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Vitamin C May Be Key To A Healthier Brain As You Age

Getting enough vitamin C may be linked to better brain health as we age.Researchers in Japan studied more than 2,000 adults over the age of 64, comparing vitamin C levels in their blood plasma to MRI scans of their brains.They found that participants with lower vitamin C levels tend...

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7 days ago

Have you ever wondered whether your sunscreen is providing the best protection possible from the sun’s harmful rays? The FDA has approved the first new sunscreen ingredient in the U.S. in decades, offering broad protection against both UVA and UVB rays. Discover why this long-used ingredient is generating excitement among skin health experts and what it could mean for future sunscreen options.

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FDA Approves First New Sunscreen Ingredient in Two Decades

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved bemotrizinol (BEMT) for use in over-the-counter sunscreen products.Bemotr...

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1 week ago

Has your teen ever had a concussion and spent hours scrolling on their phone while recovering? New research suggests that limiting screen time during the first few days after a concussion may help speed recovery, while too much, or even too little screen use could slow the healing process. Discover why finding the right balance may be key to getting teens back to feeling their best.

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Teen Recovering From Concussion? A 'Sweet Spot' For Screen Time Could Speed Up Their Recovery

Moderating a teen’s screen time following a concussion might help speed their recovery, a new study says.Teenagers who kept their screen ...

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1 week ago

Has your teen ever had a concussion and spent hours scrolling on their phone while recovering? New research suggests that limiting screen time during the first few days after a concussion may help speed recovery, while too much, or even too little screen use could slow the healing process. Discover why finding the right balance may be key to getting teens back to feeling their best.

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1 week ago

Have you ever wondered if something as simple as a video game could help someone recover after a stroke? Researchers have developed a retro-style video game that may help stroke survivors regain arm strength, coordination, and independence by retraining how the brain communicates with muscles. Discover how this innovative approach could change the future of stroke rehabilitation.

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Retro Video Game Aids Stroke Recovery, Improves Arm Function

A customized throwback video game might help stroke survivors regain arm function, a new study says.The '90s-style video game requires players to use their arm muscles to complete tasks like flying a helicopter around the screen to hit a moving target, researchers reported June 8 in the jo...

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2 weeks ago

Do you wake up with headaches, vivid nightmares, or multiple trips to the bathroom during the night and assume it's just part of getting older? New research suggests women may experience sleep apnea differently than men, with symptoms that are often overlooked or misdiagnosed. Discover why understanding the warning signs could be key to improving sleep, health, and quality of li#sleepapneaA#womenshealthe#SleepHealthe#HealthyLivingi#wellnesslness ... See moreSee less

Women Hit Harder By Sleep Apnea Than Men, Study Finds

Women with sleep apnea tend to suffer from it more than men, even though they wake in the night about as often, a new study says.Women reported much higher levels of headache, nightmares and needing to go to the bathroom at night due to their sleep apnea, researchers will report at the upc...

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2 weeks ago

Have you ever worried about introducing eggs to your baby because of the risk of food allergies? New research suggests that introducing eggs around 6 months of age may actually help reduce the risk of egg allergies, especially in babies with eczema. Discover why experts are rethinking early food introduction and what it could mean for your child's heal#foodallergiesr#BabyHealthe#parentingtipsg#ChildHealthe#healthykidsyKids ... See moreSee less

Feeding Babies Eggs Sooner May Cut Allergy Risk, Study Suggests

Feeding babies egg early in their lives can lead to a decline in egg allergies, particularly among infants with eczema, a new study says.Cases of egg allergy decreased in Australia within a decade of the nation adopting guidelines that recommend the introduction of egg to infants around 6 ...

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2 weeks ago

Does your child have a different bedtime every night, or struggle to stick to a consistent sleep schedule? New research suggests that irregular sleep patterns in preschool-aged children may be linked to challenges with memory and vocabulary development. Discover why a consistent bedtime routine could be more important for your child's growing brain than you thi#ChildHealthe#SleepHealthe#parentingtipsg#earlychildhooddevelopmentp#healthykidsyKids ... See moreSee less

Irregular Sleep Risks Preschool Kids' Brain Power

Irregular sleep is linked to lower brain power among preschool kids, a new study says.Children who don’t stick to a regular sleep schedule tend to have problems with vocabulary and memory, according to research to be presented at an upcoming meeting of the American Academy of Sleep M...

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2 weeks ago

Have you ever been told to take it easy during pregnancy and avoid too much activity? New research published in JAMA suggests that spending too much time sitting during pregnancy may increase the risk of complications, while even light daily activity could offer important health benefits. Discover why experts are rethinking old advice about rest and movement during pregnancy.

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Too Much Sitting In Pregnancy Doubles Risk Of Complications

In the old days, expecting mothers were encouraged to take it easy as much as possible.But that advice had it completely backward, a new study says.There are higher odds of pregnancy complications for women who spend more time sitting, compared to those who include even light activi...

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2 weeks ago

Have you ever wondered if the right food could help keep someone with a chronic health condition out of the hospital? A new study published in Nature Medicine found that medically tailored home-delivered meals helped reduce hospitalizations and ER visits for people managing conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and depression. Discover how personalized nutrition could play a powerful role in improving health and reducing healthcare costs.

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Home-Delivered Medical Meals Reduce ER Visits, Save Money

Providing home-delivered, medically tailored meals to people with chronic health conditions lowers their risk of landing in a hospital, a new study says.Medicaid patients had fewer hospitalizations and ER visits while receiving meals tailored to their specific medical conditions, which inc...

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2 weeks ago

Are you a night owl who stays up late, even when you know you should be sleeping? New research suggests that people with later sleep schedules may be more likely to experience anxiety and feelings of loneliness. Discover why your sleep habits could be affecting more than just how tired you feel the next day.

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Night Owls Are More Prone To Anxiety, Loneliness

The wee hours of the morning might not be so good for the mental health of night owls, a new study says.People with later sleep schedules have more anxiety and feelings of loneliness, rese...