Zombie Genes Spur Brain Cells to Grow After Death
By Cara MurezHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, March 26, 2021 (HealthDay News) — When people die some cells in their brains go on for hours, even getting more active and growing to gargantuan proportions, new research shows. Awareness of this activity, spurred on by “zombie genes,” could affect research into diseases that affect the brain. For the […]
A Stressed Brain Linked to ‘Broken Heart’ Syndrome
By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, March 26, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The brain may play a role in so-called broken heart syndrome, a new study suggests. Formally known as Takotsubo syndrome (TTS), it’s a temporary — but potentially deadly — heart condition brought on by stressful situations and emotions. In this study, published March 25 […]
Actor Rita Wilson Reflects on Surviving Cancer, COVID
SOURCES: Grammy.com: “MusiCares COVID-19 Relief.” HuffPost: “Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson Return to U.S. Following Australia Coronavirus Quarantine.” IMDb: “Rita Wilson.” Instagram: “Rita Wilson.” Los Angeles Times: “O to a higher power.” Mayo Clinic: “Invasive Lobular Carcinoma.” “Lobular Carcinoma in Situ.” NBC News: “Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson Test Positive for Coronavirus.” Otto Yang, MD, professor […]
What to Know About Suicide Rates in Older Adults
SOURCES: Julie Rickard, CEO, National Center for Suicide Survivors, Wenatchee, WA. American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy: “Suicide in the Elderly.” Jerry Reed, PhD, senior vice president for practice leadership, Education Development Center, Washington, DC. Marilyn Mendoza, PhD, clinical psychologist, clinical instructor, Tulane University Medical School, New Orleans, LA. Clinical Interventions in Aging: […]
Things People With AFib Wish You Knew
SOURCES: Mellanie True Hills, founder and CEO, StopAfib.org, Texas. Michael Terns, police officer, Tennessee. Wilson Lee, office director, Malaysia. Kelly Sharp, graduate student, Indiana. Harvard Medical School: “Atrial fibrillation: Common, serious, treatable.” CDC: “What is atrial fibrillation?” American Heart Association: What is Atrial Fibrillation (AFib or AF)?” “Surgical Procedures for Atrial Fibrillation (AFib or AF),” […]
Peloton Spurs High-Tech, High-Dollar Home Fitness Trend
March 25, 2021 — For at-home, high-tech, high-ticket fitness, Greg Pryor is an unlikely brand ambassador who still checks many of the boxes that have made Peloton synonymous with the new “connected fitness” market. He’s always been athletic (a former Major League Baseball player, no less). But at 71, he slowed down somewhat during […]
COVID Variants Detected in Animals, May Find Hosts in Mice
March 25, 2021 — The new coronavirus variants are not just problems for humans. New research shows they can also infect animals, and for the first time, variants have been able to infect mice, a development that may complicate efforts to rein in the global spread of the virus. In addition, two new […]
Obesity Costs a U.S. Adult almost $1,900 per Year
WEDNESDAY, March 24, 2021 (HealthDay News) — For people who are obese, even a small amount of weight gain may come with higher medical costs, a new study finds. It’s well known that obesity contributes to health conditions like arthritis, diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers — and health care costs reflect that. But the […]
Taking Supplements as You Age
A healthy diet can help your immune system stay strong and keep health problems at bay. “Most nutrition requirements can be met with food,” says Lauri Wright, PhD, RDN, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. But as you age, if you have a limited diet and don’t get the vitamins and […]
Blood Glucose Tests: What You Should Know
When you have diabetes, you may use a blood glucose test to check the level of your blood glucose, or blood sugar. If you take insulin, you may use a blood glucose tester, or glucometer, a few times a day. If you take non-insulin medication, you may only need an A1c test, which is […]