Less than 10 minutes a day of brisk walking can help prevent disability in people with arthritis pain in their knee, hip, ankle or foot, researchers report.
Author: HealthDay
Legionnaires’ hiding in hospital plumbing systems
Deadly Legionnaires’ disease is lurking in the water systems of hospitals, nursing homes and long-term care facilities, putting the most vulnerable patients at risk, U.S. health officials said.
New clues to age-related hearing loss
When background noise makes it hard to carry on a conversation, many older people chalk it up to hearing loss. But a new, small study finds that the problem may not just be in your ear but also in your brain.
High-impact exercise strengthens men’s bones
Men who engage in high-impact physical activity and resistance training as teenagers and young adults are likely to have greater bone density by middle age, according to new research.
Young adult binge drinkers may get high blood pressure
Young adults who regularly binge drink have elevated blood pressure compared to those who drink occasionally, and could wind up with high blood pressure, researchers warn in a new study.
New teen drivers ‘crash’ in test
About four in 10 newly licensed teen drivers “crashed” in a simulated driving test.
Many breast cancer patients lack info
Many women with breast cancer lack basic knowledge about their disease.
Calorie counts required at restaurants
The new FDA rules even apply to movie theater popcorn and ice cream parlors.
‘Purpose in life’ a boon to health
Older adults with a strong sense of purpose in life may be more likely to get health screenings.
Nearly 1 in 5 plagued with constant pain
Almost one-fifth of Americans do daily battle with chronic pain, a survey says.