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Adults need a regular bedtime, too

September 27, 2018 by Administrator

(Reuters Health) – Adults who have a regular bedtime are likely to weigh less than those who don’t, to have lower blood sugar and to face a lower risk of heart disease and diabetes, according to a U.S. study. Reuters: Health News

Fewer U.S. adults getting unnecessary knee surgery

September 25, 2018 by Administrator

(Reuters Health) – So-called arthroscopic knee surgery is becoming a less common treatment for adults with torn cartilage or painful arthritis as a growing body of evidence shows little benefit from these operations, a U.S. study suggests. Reuters: Health News

A quarter of adults are too inactive, putting health at risk

September 5, 2018 by Administrator

More than a quarter of the world’s adults – or 1.4 billion people – take too little exercise, putting them at higher risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, dementia and cancers, according to a World Health Organization-led study. Reuters: Health News

Negative memories of gym class may impact adults’ lifestyle

September 3, 2018 by Administrator

(Reuters Health) – – Negative childhood experiences in physical education (PE) classes may have long-term effects on adult physical activity, a large study suggests. Reuters: Health News

One in seven U.S. adults used marijuana in 2017

August 28, 2018 by Administrator

(Reuters Health) – With more and more states legalizing marijuana, whether for medical use, recreational use, or both, increasing numbers of Americans are using cannabis. A new survey finds that one in seven had used marijuana in 2017, with smoking being the most common manner of consumption, according to a report published in the Annals … [Read more…]

Almost one in 20 U.S. adults now use e-cigarettes

August 27, 2018 by Administrator

(Reuters Health) – Roughly 10.8 million American adults are currently using e-cigarettes, and more than half of them are under 35 years old, a U.S. study suggests. Reuters: Health News

Vitamin-rich diet tied to lower risk of frailty in older adults

August 24, 2018 by Administrator

(Reuters Health) – Older adults who eat a balanced diet with lots of fruits and vegetables may be less likely to develop frailty than their peers who fail to get enough vitamins from their food, a Spanish study suggests. Reuters: Health News

Exercise and dieting tied to reduced disability in obese older adults

August 7, 2018 by Administrator

(Reuters Health) – Obese older adults who increase their exercise may have less fatigue and disability, but they may see an even bigger improvement if they also cut back on calories, a U.S. study suggests. Reuters: Health News

Being overweight tied to changes young adults’ heart structure, function

July 30, 2018 by Administrator

(Reuters Health) – Even in early adulthood, being overweight is associated with an increased risk of high blood pressure and heart muscle damage that may set the stage for cardiovascular diseases later in life, a UK study suggests. Reuters: Health News

LGBT adults in U.S. less likely to have jobs, health insurance

July 27, 2018 by Administrator

(Reuters Health) – Sexual minorities are less likely to be employed or to have health insurance than their straight peers, a new U.S. study suggests. Reuters: Health News

Alcohol-related liver failure deaths rising among U.S. young adults

July 18, 2018 by Administrator

(Reuters Health) – Over nearly a decade, deaths from liver disease have been rising rapidly in the U.S., new data show. Reuters: Health News

Not all adults think nicotine ‘definitely harmful’ to kids

July 17, 2018 by Administrator

(Reuters Health) – While most adults know nicotine is bad for children, smokers and some other individuals aren’t convinced of this fact, according to a U.S. study that suggests a need for more public education about the risks of tobacco. Reuters: Health News

Good social media experiences don’t outweigh bad ones for young adults

June 20, 2018 by Administrator

(Reuters Health) – For young adults, the adverse effect of negative social media experiences on mental health outweigh any potential benefits of positive experiences, a study of university students suggests. Reuters: Health News

Many U.S. adults take medicines that can cause depression

June 12, 2018 by Administrator

(Reuters Health) – More than one-third of American adults take medications that have the potential to cause depression, a U.S. study suggests. Reuters: Health News

Religious faith linked to suicidal behavior in LGBQ adults

April 14, 2018 by Administrator

(Reuters Health) – Although religiosity is generally tied to reduced suicide risk, the opposite may be true for some young lesbian, gay and questioning adults, researchers say. Reuters: Health News

Doctors endorse counseling of some kids, young adults to prevent skin cancer

March 21, 2018 by Administrator

(Reuters Health) – Fair-skinned children and young adults should get counseling on how to avoid sunburns that can lead to skin cancer, according to new guidelines from U.S. physicians. Reuters: Health News

Exercise improves asthma in obese adults

March 16, 2018 by Administrator

Reuters Health – Exercise training helps improve daily life for obese adults with asthma, a new study found. Reuters: Health News

Common knee surgery doesn’t help older adults

March 9, 2018 by Administrator

(Reuters Health) – Many older adults are getting surgery to remove damaged cartilage in the knee even though these operations may not help ease pain or improve mobility in people over 65, a U.S. study suggests. Reuters: Health News

Hospitalized older adults less often tested for flu

February 16, 2018 by Administrator

(Reuters Health) – Even though elderly people have the highest rates of hospitalization and death from influenza, a U.S. study suggests that older patients may be less likely to get tested for flu in the hospital. Reuters: Health News

Short kids may have a higher stroke risk as adults

February 15, 2018 by Administrator

(Reuters Health) – Children who are just a few inches shorter than their peers are more likely to suffer a stroke in adulthood, a large Danish study suggests. Reuters: Health News

Free public transport for older adults tied to less depression

February 9, 2018 by Administrator

(Reuters Health) – Eliminating cost as a barrier to getting around town may improve the mental health of older adults by reducing loneliness and lack of social engagement, suggests a UK study that followed over 18,000 people for more than a decade. Reuters: Health News