Caring for the Alzheimer's caregivers

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Houston Andy & Barbara Gessner College of Nursing have published a systematic approa

Updated on: March 27,2024 20

Caring for the Alzheimer's caregivers

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Houston Andy & Barbara Gessner College of Nursing have published a systematic approa

Updated on:March 27,2024 20

Many type 2 diabetes patients lack potentially lifesaving knowledge about their disease, researchers find

by FrontiersCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe body's inability to produce enough insulin or use it effectively often results in type 2 diabetes (T2D), a chronic disease affecting hundreds of milli

Updated on: March 19,2024 14

Many type 2 diabetes patients lack potentially lifesaving knowledge about their disease, researchers find

by FrontiersCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe body's inability to produce enough insulin or use it effectively often results in type 2 diabetes (T2D), a chronic disease affecting hundreds of milli

Updated on:March 19,2024 14

Tips to help your skin thrive this winter

by Carole Tanzer MillerWinter isn't kind to your skin. Dry, cold weather causes dryness, and you might even develop "winter rash"—dry, irritated skin that's red, bumpy, flaky and bur

Updated on: March 15,2024 16

Tips to help your skin thrive this winter

by Carole Tanzer MillerWinter isn't kind to your skin. Dry, cold weather causes dryness, and you might even develop "winter rash"—dry, irritated skin that's red, bumpy, flaky and bur

Updated on:March 15,2024 16

Virtual reality treatment for palliative care shown to help patients 'flourish' during relaxation therapy

by FrontiersCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPalliative care is the interdisciplinary medical specialty of caring for people with serious and often terminal illnesses. Its aim is to improve qual

Updated on: March 27,2024 15

Virtual reality treatment for palliative care shown to help patients 'flourish' during relaxation therapy

by FrontiersCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPalliative care is the interdisciplinary medical specialty of caring for people with serious and often terminal illnesses. Its aim is to improve qual

Updated on:March 27,2024 15

You can now order all kinds of medical tests online: Research shows this is (mostly) a bad idea

by Patti Shih, Fiona Stanaway, Katy Bell and Stacy Carter,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany of us have done countless rapid antigen tests (RATs) over the course of the pande

Updated on: March 18,2024 20

You can now order all kinds of medical tests online: Research shows this is (mostly) a bad idea

by Patti Shih, Fiona Stanaway, Katy Bell and Stacy Carter,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany of us have done countless rapid antigen tests (RATs) over the course of the pande

Updated on:March 18,2024 20

Meat-based and processed foods foods linked to Alzheimer's

by Bond UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study has found a strong link between Alzheimer's disease and the daily consumption of meat-based and processed foods. Researchers at Bond Univers

Updated on: March 18,2024 12

Meat-based and processed foods foods linked to Alzheimer's

by Bond UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study has found a strong link between Alzheimer's disease and the daily consumption of meat-based and processed foods. Researchers at Bond Univers

Updated on:March 18,2024 12

Self-help techniques can be successful in curing acute insomnia, study reveals

by Northumbria UniversityGraphical Abstract. Credit:SLEEP(2024). DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsae059Most of us will know the frustration of being unable to fall asleep at night—but for those w

Updated on: March 19,2024 19

Self-help techniques can be successful in curing acute insomnia, study reveals

by Northumbria UniversityGraphical Abstract. Credit:SLEEP(2024). DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsae059Most of us will know the frustration of being unable to fall asleep at night—but for those w

Updated on:March 19,2024 19

Are mocktails better for you than cocktails? Experts suggest limiting intake of sugary drinks

by Erin Kayata,Northeastern UniversitySwapping cocktails for mocktails for Dry January? Just be mindful of their sugar content, Northeastern experts say. Credit: Alyssa Stone/Northeastern Univer

Updated on: March 16,2024 15

Are mocktails better for you than cocktails? Experts suggest limiting intake of sugary drinks

by Erin Kayata,Northeastern UniversitySwapping cocktails for mocktails for Dry January? Just be mindful of their sugar content, Northeastern experts say. Credit: Alyssa Stone/Northeastern Univer

Updated on:March 16,2024 15

Face yoga is taking TikTok by storm—but does it work?

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert,Northeastern UniversityScientific evidence is slim, but face yoga enthusiasts say exercising, stretching and massaging facial muscles reduces wrinkles and smooths li

Updated on: March 16,2024 17

Face yoga is taking TikTok by storm—but does it work?

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert,Northeastern UniversityScientific evidence is slim, but face yoga enthusiasts say exercising, stretching and massaging facial muscles reduces wrinkles and smooths li

Updated on:March 16,2024 17

Is it broken? A strain or sprain? How to spot a serious injury now school and sport are back

by Myles Murphy,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainKids are back at school, playgrounds, sport and general mucking around. This can lead to two things: happy children and injuries.

Updated on: March 18,2024 10

Is it broken? A strain or sprain? How to spot a serious injury now school and sport are back

by Myles Murphy,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainKids are back at school, playgrounds, sport and general mucking around. This can lead to two things: happy children and injuries.

Updated on:March 18,2024 10

Menstrual health literacy is alarmingly low—what you don't know can harm you

by Sally King,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainGiven that98% of mammalsdo not have periods, do you know why humans do?When I ask my menstrual health workshop participants—inc

Updated on: March 19,2024 17

Menstrual health literacy is alarmingly low—what you don't know can harm you

by Sally King,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainGiven that98% of mammalsdo not have periods, do you know why humans do?When I ask my menstrual health workshop participants—inc

Updated on:March 19,2024 17

Allergen warning: 'Vegan' foods may contain milk and eggs

by Silvia Dominguez, Jérémie Théolier and Samuel Godefroy,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe popularity of vegan diets continues to increase around the world. Indeed, in 2023,

Updated on: March 19,2024 19

Allergen warning: 'Vegan' foods may contain milk and eggs

by Silvia Dominguez, Jérémie Théolier and Samuel Godefroy,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe popularity of vegan diets continues to increase around the world. Indeed, in 2023,

Updated on:March 19,2024 19