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Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50
How Prioritizing Heart Health Could Lower Your Dementia Risk Later In Life
A new American Heart Association statement emphasizes the link between heart disease and cognitive decline. Prioritizing your heart health from childhood to midlife can help prevent dementia later in life.
Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50
Around 1 in 4 U.S. Adults Suspect They Have ADHD. What Are the Signs?
A new survey reports that 25% of adults in the United States believe they have ADHD, but half of them don’t tell their doctor about their suspicions. People with undiagnosed ADHD may not be receiving the treatment they need to manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life.
Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50
Ozempic Microdosing Is Gaining Popularity. Does It Work for Weight Loss?
What health experts think of the growing Ozempic “microdosing” trend that claims taking very small doses of GLP-1 drugs can still help people lose weight with fewer side effects at a lower cost.
Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50
Why Naltrexone Is Considered the ‘Ozempic for Alcohol’ Use Disorder
Naltrexone (referred to as the "Ozempic of alcohol") is a drug that can help reduce alcohol and opioid cravings for people living with substance misuse disorder. Here's what to know about the potential benefits and risks of the medication.
Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50
Standing More May Not Offset Effects of Sitting, Could Cause Circulatory Issues
Standing isn’t enough to offset the negative health effects of a sedentary lifestyle, according to a new study. Prolonged standing may increase the risk of circulatory diseases, such as varicose veins. Brief bouts of exercise or activity throughout the day is recommended to offset the effects of sitting.
Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50
80% of Strokes Are Preventable. Here's How to Reduce Your Risk
New guidelines for stroke prevention from the American Stroke Association highlight unique risk factors for women and how social determinants of health impact stroke risk. The new recommendations emphasize the benefits of GLP-1 drugs, a balanced diet, regular physical activity, and maintaining a healthy weight.
Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50
From Frozen Waffles to Costco Salmon: What to Know About Food Recalls
From frozen waffles and quarter pounders to Costco salmon and freeze dried meat, here's why it seems like there's an increasing number of food recalls in the US and what they reveal about food safety.