Herbals, Yoga, Ginkgo: What Alternative Treatments Help Fight Heart Failure?

Herbals, Yoga, Ginkgo: What Alternative Treatments Help Fight Heart Failure?

By Cara Murray HealthDay Reporter (health day) MONDAY, Dec. 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) — It’s tempting to follow the latest trends when it comes to health care, but for patients living with heart failure, some alternative treatments can have serious consequences. To address this issue, the American Heart Association (AHA) has published a new scientific … Read more

Caregiving Can Heighten Loneliness, or Ease It

Caregiving Can Heighten Loneliness, or Ease It

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter (Health day) MONDAY, Nov. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Caring for a loved one can be a break from loneliness or help bring on loneliness, depending on the circumstances, new research shows. The researchers studied the topic extensively, using data from 28 studies with more than 190,000 participants in 21 … Read more

Doctor’s Office Stress Test Could Gauge Your Heart Risk

Doctor’s Office Stress Test Could Gauge Your Heart Risk

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter (Health day) WEDNESDAY, Nov. 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Assessing a person’s psychological stress may be a good way to gauge their risk of heart and blood vessel disease, new research suggests. And a brief questionnaire could help with the evaluation, the study findings showed. “Our study is part of … Read more

Half of Moms of Children With Autism Have Depression

Half of Moms of Children With Autism Have Depression

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter (Health day) THURSDAY, Sept. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — While half of mothers of children with autism suffer from symptoms of depression, a new study has found that they do not increase the risk of conduct problems for their children. It was a surprising and encouraging finding, said the study’s … Read more

Poor Sleep Linked to More Mood Disorders During Pandemic

Poor Sleep Linked to More Mood Disorders During Pandemic

By By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter, HealthDay Reporter (Health day) TUESDAY, April 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Having trouble sleeping during the COVID-19 pandemic? You may be at higher risk for anxiety, depression, and other mental health problems. That is the key conclusion of an analysis of data collected from nearly 5,000 people who used … Read more