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Dr. Crandall: What You Should Know About Stroke
Pope Francis died, at age 88, after suffering a stroke last Monday, April 21. The Pope had the stroke in the early morning hours, which led to a coma and later, heart failure, according to the Vatican.According to the American Stroke Association, in the United States, every...
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Alzheimer's Signs Can Appear Prior To Middle Age
Risk factors for dementia could start taking their toll as early as a person's 20s and 30s, a new study says. Younger adults who carry known risks for dementia performed worse on memory and thinking tests between ages 24 and 44, researchers report in the May issue of the...
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Virtual Singing Programs Boost Seniors' Well-Being
Singing can be a balm for the soul, but does it still soothe if a person is singing alone in a virtual crowd? Yes, says a pandemic-era study that tested whether seniors received any emotional or mental benefit from participating in a virtual choir during COVID-19...
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How to Cope With a Fear of Flying
Adelynn Campbell's last plane trip ended with a panic attack that she got through largely with the help of a kind flight attendant. That was last year - before 67 people died in January when an American Airlines jet collided with a helicopter over Washington, D.C., in the...
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Early Menopause May Predict Greater Brain Decline
Early menopause could be a warning sign for future age-related brain decline, a new study says. Women who entered menopause before 40 had a greater cognitive decline than women who entered menopause after 50, according to a study published recently in the journal Alzheimer's...
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Loneliness More Common Among Middle-Aged in US
Loneliness among seniors has been a huge concern among experts on aging as social isolation increases risk of dementia, health problems, psychological disorders and deaths. But a new study suggests that, at least in the U.S., that concern has been somewhat...
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Early Signs of Autism Might Appear in Infants
Fussiness, sleeplessness and unresponsiveness could be some of the earliest signs of autism in a baby, a new study says. Using these signs, parents might be able to help detect potential autism within a child's first year of life, researchers reported in the journal...
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When to Let Light in Your Room to Boost Alertness
If you don't wake up feeling ready to conquer the day, a new study sheds light, literally, on how to do that. New research reveals that allowing natural light to gently flood the bedroom 20 minutes before waking can boost alertness and banish grogginess. According to Study...
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Dr. Crandall: The Healing Power of Prayer
Numerous research studies and anecdotal stories have shown the power that prayer can have in our lives and for our health. Dr. Chauncey Crandall, world-renowned cardiologist and director of preventive medicine at the Palm Beach Cardiovascular Clinic in Florida, has observed...
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Non-Traditional Stroke Risks in Younger Adults
Migraines, blood clots in veins, kidney or liver disease, and cancer aren't typically considered conditions that put a person at increased danger for stroke. But these less-common risk factors can more than double the odds of having a stroke in folks younger than 50, a new...
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When Gossiping is Good for You
While gossiping is typically considered a negative pastime, if done the right way, it can be good for building social connections and relationships. According to Meriam-Webster, to gossip is to talk about the personal lives of other people. In many cases, the talk can be...
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Common Meds May Delay Onset of Parkinson's Disease
Common medications like aspirin, ibuprofen, statins and beta blockers appear to slow the progress of Parkinson's disease, a new study says. Parkinson's symptoms took nearly a decade longer to crop up in patients taking these drugs to treat pain, high blood pressure, diabetes...
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RFK Jr. to Study Environmental Factors in Autism
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced on Wednesday that he is planning new studies to identify environmental contributors to autism that he links to its rising prevalence in the country. At Kennedy's first press conference since he became head of the U.S....
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CDC: Autism Rates Rise to 1 in 31 Kids
An estimated 1 in 31 U.S. children have autism, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday, marking another jump in a long string of increases. The CDC's data was from 14 states and Puerto Rico in 2022. The previous estimate - from 2020 - was 1 in...
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11 Natural Remedies to Ease Anxiety
The 2024 results of the American Psychiatric Association's (APA) annual mental health poll show that U.S. adults are feeling increasingly anxious. In 2024, 43% of adults say they feel more anxious than they did the previous year, up from 37% in 2023 and 32% in 2022"Living...
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Study: Fluoride Harmful to Pregnant Women, Infants
A new meta-analysis found that fluoride can have a detrimental effect on the health of pregnant women, the fetus, and infants. The analysis reviewed multiple studies observing the impact of fluoride exposure on pregnant women and infants. It was found that high levels of...
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Regular Digital Tech Use Protects Seniors' Brains
It's a common notion that overuse of smartphones, tablets, laptops and other digital devices is rotting people's minds. But the opposite appears to be true - regular use of digital technology seems to protect the brain against decline and dementia, at least among those...
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Study: ADHD Drugs' Benefits Outweigh Heart Risks
Worried about taking the ADHD meds you've been prescribed because they might harm your heart health? There's no need to fret, according to a new evidence review. ADHD medications generally have just a small effect on a person's blood pressure, heart rate and heart electrical...
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Habits That Inhibit Your Happiness
We all want to be happy, but mental health experts say there are common behaviors that stand in the way of a joyful life. Shame, guilt and worry. According to HuffPost, these are the most common disruptors of happiness. Practicing self-compassion is the best way to...
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Discovery May Lead to Stroke Incontinence Treatment
Brain-imaging studies are giving researchers a better understanding of the cause of incontinence after a stroke that could lead to therapies for restoring bladder control in these patients, according to a report published on Thursday. Urinary incontinence affects up to 79%...
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New Visual Test Could Help Diagnose Autism Earlier
How children respond to movement could provide an early means of detecting autism, a new study says. Children with autism are known to prefer watching repetitive movements over random movements, researchers said. Using eye-tracking methods, a research team found that children...
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Pets May Boost Happiness as Much as Family, Friends
Your cat might not do the dishes, and your dog probably can't fix your Wi-Fi, but they could be making you just as happy as a spouse or best friend. A new study found that having a furry friend may boost your overall life satisfaction as much as being married or regularly...
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RFK Jr.: Will Know Autism Epidemic Cause by Fall
The United States government will identify the cause of autism by September this year, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Thursday. "At your direction, we are going to know by September. We've launched a massive testing and research...
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Heavy Drinking Linked to Brain Damage, Dementia
Heavy drinkers have an increased risk of developing brain lesions associated with memory and thinking problems, a new study says. Folks who imbibe eight or more alcoholic drinks a week have an increased risk of hyaline arteriolosclerosis, or a thickening and narrowing of the...
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A Father With Alzheimer's May Increase Your Risk
Having a father with Alzheimer's disease could put you at risk for brain changes linked to the degenerative disorder, a new study says. People whose fathers fell prey to Alzheimer's had a greater spread of tau proteins in their brain, according to findings published in the...