Playing video games may help calm anxious children before surgery. Investigators assessed 112 children about to have surgery that required general anesthesia. The children were either given a sedative or a tablet device to play games on about 20 … [Read more...]
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“Sometimes, as we're stumbling along in the dark, we hit something good.” ~ Susan Ee … [Read more...]
Preventing Dry Skin
To combat dry skin, the American Academy of Dermatology suggests the following: take a shower and shampoo your hair after swimming; use sunscreen before going outdoors; avoid using deodorant or antibacterial body washes; keep your bath or shower … [Read more...]
Chiropractic Patients Get Back to Work Faster
Does the type of healthcare provider you see first have an effect on how quickly you can recover from back pain following a work injury? An analysis of data from 5,511 workers injured in 2005 revealed that those who initially consulted with a doctor … [Read more...]
Active Teens More Likely to Get Sleep
Using data from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey 2011-2013, researchers report that adolescents who are more physically active and who spend less time in sedentary activities are more likely to sleep more than eight hours per night. Preventing Chronic … [Read more...]
Teens May Benefit from Sugary Drink Warnings
Currently, the average teen in the United States consumes a least one sugar-sweetened beverage daily, which accounts for more than twice the recommended daily serving of sugar. In a recent study, researchers observed the beverage selections of 2,000 … [Read more...]
Dosing Errors Common with Liquid Medications for Children
According to laboratory experiments, four out of five parents made at least one dosing error when using either a dosing cup or an oral syringe when dispensing liquid medication to their children. Researchers asked over 2,000 parents of children age … [Read more...]
Unhappy Relationships May Drive Suicidal Thoughts
Being in a relationship does not always protect people from having suicidal thoughts. A study of 382 Austrian adults found that middle-aged people who were unhappy in an existing relationship with unresolved relationship conflicts were more likely to … [Read more...]
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“It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see.” ~ Henry David Thoreau … [Read more...]
Decision-Making Tool Could Reduce Antibiotic Use
Investigators have identified seven key predictors that could help determine if a child with a respiratory tract infection and cough requires antibiotics. The predictors include an illness of less than three days; fever of 100 F (37.7 C) or higher; a … [Read more...]
Risk Factors for Low Back Pain In US Workers
Researchers analyzed data from the 2010 National Health Interview Survey and found the prevalence of self-reported low back pain was 25.7% among workers in the United States (US). Additionally, they found significant associations between low back … [Read more...]
More Steps Equal Greater Well-Being Among Seniors
Being active can result in a greater sense of well-being for older adults. Japanese researchers analyzed data collected from 192 seniors and found that those who took the most steps per day were the participants most likely to be happy with their … [Read more...]
Going Paleo May Benefit Your Heart
The Paleo diet is based on consuming foods eaten by early humans, such as meat, fish, vegetables, and fruit, and excluding dairy or grain products and processed food. Researchers asked eight healthy people who usually consumed a diet high in … [Read more...]
Excessive Alcohol Consumption Poses Dangers to Those with Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation is a common heart rhythm disorder described as an irregular and often rapid heart rate that can elevate the risk of stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications. In a new study, researcher followed more than 25,000 … [Read more...]