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22 Aug 2017

Caregiving Needs Double as End of Life Nears

22 Aug 2017

Most rely on family members to provide that support, researchers say

Caregiving Needs Double as End of Life Nears

TUESDAY, Aug. 22, 2017 -- Reliance on caregivers doubles as people near death, and half of those caregivers -- typically unpaid family members -- report having no time for themselves, a new study indicates.

The research used a nationally representative sample of about 2,400 older adults in the United States. The study authors found that caregivers provided nearly twice the number of hours of help each week to dying individuals than to those not at the end of life.

22 Aug 2017

He Complains She Shops Too Much -- And Marriage Suffers

22 Aug 2017

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Study finds one spouse's views on the other's spending can bring conflict that undermines relationship

He Complains She Shops Too Much -- And Marriage Suffers

TUESDAY, Aug. 22, 2017 -- It's sometimes a case of "till shopping do us part."

According to new research, if you think your spouse is a spendthrift, it may hurt your marriage -- whether it's true or not.

22 Aug 2017

Close Friendships in High School Make for Happier Adults

22 Aug 2017

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Meanwhile, popular kids may end up with more anxiety later, study suggests

Close Friendships in High School Make for Happier Adults

TUESDAY, Aug. 22, 2017 -- If you're not one of the popular kids with dozens of "besties," you can take solace in new research that suggests having close friendships is better for your adult mental health than having many friends in high school.

"Our research found that the quality of friendships during adolescence may directly predict aspects of long-term mental and emotional health," said study leader Rachel Narr, a graduate student at the University of Virginia.

22 Aug 2017

Meditation's Soothing Effects

22 Aug 2017

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3 easy ways to explore this mind-body technique

Meditation's Soothing Effects

TUESDAY, Aug. 22, 2017 -- Meditation has been embraced by cultures around the world for thousands of years.

Many people meditate for mental wellness, to relieve stress and become more calm and relaxed.

21 Aug 2017

Study Supports Annual Mammograms Starting at Age 40

21 Aug 2017

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Researchers estimate thousands more U.S. lives would be saved each year

Study Supports Annual Mammograms Starting at Age 40

MONDAY, Aug. 21, 2017 -- How frequently should women get a mammogram? Guidelines differ, but a new study estimates thousands of U.S. lives could be saved if mammograms were done every year from age 40 to 84.

"Screening annually starting at age 40 is the best strategy to avert an early breast cancer death," said study co-author R. Edward Hendrick, a radiology professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

21 Aug 2017

Too Many Babies Still Placed on Stomach to Sleep: Study

21 Aug 2017

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Pediatric experts recommend infants always sleep on their backs to avoid SIDS

Too Many Babies Still Placed on Stomach to Sleep: Study

MONDAY, Aug. 21, 2017 -- Despite years of public health campaigns, many American parents are still putting their babies to sleep in an unsafe position, a new study finds.

The study found that just half of mothers surveyed said they always put their babies to sleep on their backs.

21 Aug 2017

Wellness Visits for Better Well-being

21 Aug 2017

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Prevention is still the best medicine

Wellness Visits for Better Well-being

MONDAY, Aug. 21, 2017 -- If you want to stay on top of your health, no matter what your age, it's important to see your doctor for a regular wellness visit -- typically a yearly check-up that takes a head-to-toe look at you as a whole person.

A wellness visit is designed to improve your health and prevent diseases or uncover them as soon as possible, when they're easier to treat, according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health. Problems like high cholesterol and high blood pressure don't typically have early symptoms or warning signs, but your doctor can uncover them with simple office tests.

21 Aug 2017

Kids' Cases of High Blood Pressure May Rise Under New Guidelines

21 Aug 2017

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Simplified tables from American Academy of Pediatrics likely to raise detection rates

Kids' Cases of High Blood Pressure May Rise Under New Guidelines

MONDAY, Aug. 21, 2017 -- More U.S. kids and teens are likely to be diagnosed and treated for high blood pressure because of new guidelines released Monday from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

About 3.5 percent of children and teens have abnormally high blood pressure ("hypertension"), which often goes unnoticed and untreated, the academy said.

21 Aug 2017

Having Same-Sex Parents Won't Affect Kids' Gender Identity: Study

21 Aug 2017

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Research showed no differences from children raised by heterosexual couples

Having Same-Sex Parents Won't Affect Kids' Gender Identity: Study

MONDAY, Aug. 21, 2017 -- Same-sex couples are unlikely to influence the gender identity of their adoptive children one way or another, a new study finds.

Starting with preschool, researchers tracked the gender identity development of kids from 106 lesbian, gay or heterosexual families.

21 Aug 2017

Hernia Patients May Need Fewer Opioids After Surgery, Study Finds

21 Aug 2017

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After repair, smaller prescriptions led to fewer pills that could be diverted or abused

Hernia Patients May Need Fewer Opioids After Surgery, Study Finds

MONDAY, Aug. 21, 2017 -- Hernia surgery patients may require far fewer opioid painkillers than they're prescribed, new research suggests.

The study included 186 adult patients who had elective inguinal ("groin") hernia repair surgery under local anesthesia with intravenous sedation.

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Caregiving Needs Double as End of Life Nears

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Caregiving Needs Double as End of Life Nears

He Complains She Shops Too Much -- And Marriage Suffers

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He Complains She Shops Too Much -- And Marriage Suffers

Close Friendships in High School Make for Happier Adults

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Close Friendships in High School Make for Happier Adults

Meditation's Soothing Effects

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Meditation's Soothing Effects

Study Supports Annual Mammograms Starting at Age 40

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Study Supports Annual Mammograms Starting at Age 40

Too Many Babies Still Placed on Stomach to Sleep: Study

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Too Many Babies Still Placed on Stomach to Sleep: Study

Wellness Visits for Better Well-being

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Wellness Visits for Better Well-being

Kids' Cases of High Blood Pressure May Rise Under New Guidelines

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Kids' Cases of High Blood Pressure May Rise Under New Guidelines

Having Same-Sex Parents Won't Affect Kids' Gender Identity: Study

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Having Same-Sex Parents Won't Affect Kids' Gender Identity: Study

Hernia Patients May Need Fewer Opioids After Surgery, Study Finds

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Hernia Patients May Need Fewer Opioids After Surgery, Study Finds

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