What Is the Spoon Theory?
Most people don’t think twice about the energy it takes to shower, get dressed, and drive to work. Most people can go to the grocery store in the morning and make dinner in the evening. Most people can make plans and keep them. When you have chronic disease, you’re not like most people. Multiple sclerosis […]
Delta COVID Variant May Increase Risk of Dating, Expert Says
Aug. 13, 2021 — The dating behaviors of adolescents and young adults pose a challenge to fighting the COVID-19 pandemic because some young people prioritize their relationships over the risk of becoming infected and may not comply with recommended preventive measures. “Recent research indicates that many [adolescents and young adults] are noncompliant or are […]
ADHD Day-to-Day
When your child has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), it can turn your home upside down. Mark Bertin, MD, a developmental behavioral pediatrician in Pleasantville, NY, and author of Mindful Parenting for ADHD, offers tips to help you keep control. What do parents need to know about their child’s ADHD? ADHD relates to something called […]
After-School Programs Can Ease Kids’ ADHD
Kids with ADHD often struggle just to stay on task or behave in school. So the idea of taking on more activities after school might feel like you’re asking for trouble. But new research shows that after-school programs could relieve some troubles for kids with this condition. “These activities have potential benefits for kids with […]
Not So Fast Blaming Slow Metabolism for Midlife Weight Gain
Herman Pontzer, PhD, associate professor of evolutionary anthropology and global health, Duke University, Durham, NC. Science: “Daily energy expenditure through the human life course,” “Taking the long view on metabolism.” John R. Speakman, PhD, biologist, Energetics Research Group, University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom. Timothy Rhoads, PhD, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of […]
A COVID Super Spreader in 2020, Sturgis Motorcycle Is On Again
Clinical Infectious Diseases: “Widespread Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Transmission among Attendees at a Large Motorcycle Rally and their Contacts, 30 US Jurisdictions, August-September, 2020.” William Schaffner, MD, professor of preventive medicine and infectious disease specialist, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville. Dan Daly, spokesperson, Monument Health, Rapid City, SD. Geody VanDewater, chief of […]
Some Diabetes Meds Might Also Lower Alzheimer’s Risk
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Aug. 12, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Older adults who take certain diabetes drugs may see a slower decline in their memory and thinking skills, a new study suggests. Researchers in South Korea found that among older people who’d been having memory issues, those using diabetes drugs called DDP-4 inhibitors […]
Mosquito-Resistant, Bite Proof Clothing in the Works
Aug. 11, 2021 — There were 200 hungry mosquitoes in the Plexiglas enclosure volunteers agreed to sit in so scientists could test their new bug-resistant fabric to see whether individuals wearing it got mosquito bites. The live, disease-free mosquitoes were starved overnight and yet they did not bite, report researchers led by senior author […]
Dancing to Music Can Curb Parkinson’s Disease Progression
Aug. 11, 2021 — When J.M. Tolani was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at the age of 49, he was devastated. “I felt as though I had been hit by a truck. Everything felt like it came to a standstill. My life was altogether changed,” he tells WebMD. Originally a photojournalist, Tolani was no […]
As COVID Resurges, Vaccinated Americans Rage Against Holdouts
Jonathan Hyman, Berea, OH. James Simmons, South Florida. Melissa Martin, Atlanta. Leana Wen, MD, emergency medicine doctor; public health policy professor George Washington University. Eric Jaffe, Florida. Elif Akcali, Florida. Shon Neyland, senior pastor, Highland Christian Center church, Portland, OR. Ed Berliner, Florida. The New York Times: “Coronavirus in the U.S.: Latest Map and […]