Which Is It, ADHD or Immaturity?
Kids who are younger than most of the students in their grade may have a harder time paying attention, sitting still, or controlling their behavior. Those things happen to be symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), too. ADHD is one of the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorders in children in the U.S. But some […]
When Your Child’s ADHD Affects You as a Couple
It takes a lot of work to keep a healthy relationship with your spouse or partner. That can be even more of a challenge when you have a child with ADHD. “Anytime you have a child with a condition like ADHD that impacts his ability to socialize, to follow rules, to learn, and listen, it […]
Bodybuilding After 50: What to Know
If you’re thinking about bodybuilding, now may be a perfect time. As you age, you lose lean muscle mass. You may have less energy and be less active. Bodybuilding can reverse the process, helping you build muscle mass and have more energy. Boosting your strength has other health benefits. It helps you build […]
U.S. May Celebrate COVID ‘Independence’ by July 4
March 11, 2021 – President Joe Biden on Thursday lamented the loss the country has faced over the past year of the coronavirus pandemic, but vowed that with the help of all Americans, normality may return this summer. Biden, in his first primetime address as president, said every U.S. adult should be eligible for […]
Your Eyes May Signal Your Risk for Stroke, Dementia
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, March 11, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Your eyes may be a window into the health of your brain, a new study indicates. Researchers found that older adults with the eye disease retinopathy were at increased risk of having a stroke, as well as possible symptoms of dementia. And on […]
Apple Study Confirms Period Cramps Exist
March 10, 2021 — The Apple Women’s Health Study released preliminary data on Tuesday that showed a wide range of menstrual symptoms reported by users, including the most common ones — cramps, bloating, and fatigue. The iOS Health app added period-tracking in 2019, and researchers hope the data will advance understanding around women’s health […]
Pfizer’s Vaccine Plant Has History of Recalls
By Sarah Jane Tribble, Kaiser Health News Wednesday, March 10, 2021 (Kaiser News) — Pfizer’s management knew last year there was “a mold issue” at the Kansas facility now slated to produce the drugmaker’s urgently needed covid-19 vaccine, according to a Food and Drug Administration inspection report. This story also ran on The Daily Beast. […]
COVID Relief Bill Will Aid Children’s Health
March 9, 2021 — President Joe Biden’s pandemic relief bill includes an expanded child tax credit that would give most families $3,600 a year for each child under age 6 and $3,000 a year for each older child, paid monthly. Experts in social services and pediatric health say the benefit will slash the childhood poverty […]
Healthier 2021: Bill Found New Motivation
This post appears as part of our Healthier 2021 series, in which we follow three WebMD team members as they strive to improve their health this year. You can follow their journeys here. By Bill Kimm Writing this blog the past 2 months has been a fantastic motivator. Knowing I would have […]
COVID-19 Isolation and Your Baby’s Immune System
Experts say developing your baby’s immune system is important, but doing so during a pandemic can be tricky. Source link