The Hidden Drug Epidemic Among Older People
People in their 60s take an average of 15 prescription drugs a year. Combined with over-the-counter products, they may do more harm than good. View original article Contributor:
Month: December 2019
Advice for College Students Studying Abroad, and Their Parents
Students take challenges along when they spend a semester abroad and need to be prepared to take care of themselves in a new setting and a new language. View original article Contributor:
New birth control pill provides contraception for a month
In pigs, researchers have developed a single birth control pill effective for 1 month. The pill could, one day, have a global impact on human health. View original article Contributor:
New food labeling system may reduce calorie intake
If a food label told you that you would need to run for 25 minutes to burn off the product’s calories, would it put you off? A new study investigates. View original article Contributor:
Wafer-thin bikes, speedy shorts and go-faster running shoes spark questions about high tech in sports
Advances in athletic equipment raise issues about unfair advantage and whether the nature of sport is being affected. View original article Contributor: Bryce Dyer
Being tired or fatigued is common. Sometimes, however, it can be a sign of a health issue.
If these conditions get in the way of your life, experts say, you should go to your family doctor or a sleep specialist. View original article Contributor: Emily Sohn
Virtual reality, robots, interactive apps, other new tech help people with dementia and their caretakers
Development of devices comes as the search for treatments to slow or cure Alzheimer’s and other neurocognitive conditions seems to have stalled. View original article Contributor: Lindsay Kalter
New medical co-op aimed at saving health care costs – The Union Leader
New medical co-op aimed at saving health care costs The Union Leader >View original article Contributor:
Study finds ‘strong link’ between vaping and depression
According to a recent study, people who use e-cigarettes are more likely to report depression. The association was strongest in younger people. View original article Contributor:
Sustainable diet: Everything you need to know
Although there is no consensus on which diet is the most sustainable, there are many steps a person can take to reduce their environmental impact. Learn more here. View original article Contributor: