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An ‘Epidemic of Loneliness’ in America? Maybe Not

An ‘Epidemic of Loneliness’ in America? Maybe Not

Latest Senior Health News By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Dec. 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Despite media stories about a “loneliness epidemic” plaguing the elderly, two new studies find that they feel no more lonely than their peers from past generations. The studies — one in the United States, one in the Netherlands — reached […]

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Who’s More Apt to Be a Narcissist — the Young or the Old?

Who’s More Apt to Be a Narcissist — the Young or the Old?

Latest Mental Health News TUESDAY, Dec. 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Know any folks who are just too full of themselves? Rest assured: They’ll probably get over it eventually. That’s because narcissism tends to decline with age, according to what researchers described as the longest study ever of the personality disorder. For the study, a […]

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E. Coli Outbreak Spurs Packaged Salad Warning

E. Coli Outbreak Spurs Packaged Salad Warning

Latest Infectious Disease News TUESDAY, Dec. 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The likely source of an E. coli outbreak that has sickened eight people in three states is Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp Chopped Salad Kits, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Monday. As of Dec. 9, there have been four cases of E. coli […]

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Is Pot Use a Heart Risk After Surgery?

Is Pot Use a Heart Risk After Surgery?

Latest Heart News TUESDAY, Dec. 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Heavy pot users are nearly two times more likely to have a heart attack after common types of surgeries as those who don’t use the drug, a new study shows. “While cannabis is often purported as being safe or benign, we don’t fully understand the […]

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AHA News: Toy Building Boosts Woodworker’s Stroke Recovery

AHA News: Toy Building Boosts Woodworker’s Stroke Recovery

Latest Heart News TUESDAY, Dec. 10, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — Gary Lucas delights in making intricate wooden decorative pieces in his tidy workshop. He’s particularly talented with his electric scroll saw, using its precision cuts to create crosses, puzzles, plaques and ornaments. To teach others his woodworking skills, Lucas makes videos he posts […]

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Hepatitis A Outbreak in Six States Linked to Fresh Blackberries

Hepatitis A Outbreak in Six States Linked to Fresh Blackberries

Latest Digestion News WEDNESDAY, Dec. 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) — There have been 18 illnesses in six states in a hepatitis A outbreak possibly caused by fresh blackberries from the grocery stores Fresh Thyme Farmers Market and Woodman’s Market, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday. The illnesses have occurred in Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, […]

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‘Diabetes Burnout’ Is Real, Here’s How to Cope

‘Diabetes Burnout’ Is Real, Here’s How to Cope

Latest Diabetes News By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Dec. 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Living with diabetes — especially if you need insulin to survive — is a never-ending job that can be life-threatening if done wrong. That constant daily stress can lead to “diabetes burnout,” a new study says. Diabetics experiencing burnout are mentally […]