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Study Might Point Alzheimer’s Research in Whole New Direction

Study Might Point Alzheimer’s Research in Whole New Direction

Latest Alzheimer’s News By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Jan. 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A new brain scanning technique is shaking up what researchers thought they knew about Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers now say they can predict with reasonable accuracy which brain regions will wither and atrophy in Alzheimer’s by identifying the places where tau protein […]

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Misconceptions may lead to dehydration in older adults

Misconceptions may lead to dehydration in older adults

A new study looks at what keeps older adults from getting sufficient fluids to avoid negative health outcomes. Share on PinterestNew research stresses the importance of staying hydrated as we get older. Staying hydrated seems simple enough. Yet studies have shown that somewhere between about one-third and one-half of older adults may be dehydrated, increasing […]

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New Year’s resolutions: How to boost success rates

New Year’s resolutions: How to boost success rates

Do we make New Year’s resolutions just to ignore them? Are they merely promises doomed to fail? In this feature, we ask whether, statistically speaking, these resolutions work, and what increases the chances of success. Share on PinterestHow can we make a success of this year’s resolutions? New Year’s resolutions are an ancient tradition that […]

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Hysterectomy

Hysterectomy

What is a hysterectomy? Uterine fibroids: Uterine fibroids are the single most common indication for hysterectomy. A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure whereby the uterus (womb) is removed. This surgery for women is the most common non-obstetrical surgical procedure in the United States. Approximately 300 out of every 100,000 women will undergo a hysterectomy. Endometriosis […]

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Love Hacks to Boost Wedded Bliss

Love Hacks to Boost Wedded Bliss

Latest Sexual Health News By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Dec. 31, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Roughly 40% to 50% of married couples ultimately split up, according to the American Psychological Association. But Northwestern University professor Eli Finkel says the best marriages are actually better than ever. How do you keep your marriage from going from […]

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Health Tip: How to Remember to Take Your Medications

Health Tip: How to Remember to Take Your Medications

Latest Prevention & Wellness News (HealthDay News) — Forgetting to take your medication is a common problem, says the National Alliance on Mental Illness. But a missed dose can have negative effects on your emotional and physical health. To help you remember to take medication, the alliance suggests: Use a pillbox. Place it in an […]

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Hungover? Feel Better Fast With These Hangover Cures

Hungover? Feel Better Fast With These Hangover Cures

Latest Prevention & Wellness News Libations are part of the holiday season. With New Year’s Eve right around the corner, what do you do if you imbibe too much? Can you avoid the dreaded next day hangover? Science says yes. What Is a Hangover? “Heavy drinking rocks the central nervous system,” according to MedicineNet’s Carol […]