• Study: How Migraine Affects Sleep
  
  Do migraines cause poor sleep or does poor sleep cause migraines? Though it's hard to say, it does appear that there's a difference in how well people with migraine think they sleep and how well they really do. A large research analysis published online Sept. 22 in the...
• Three Commutes That Lower Risk for Serious Disease and Early Death
  
  A recent study found that cycling, walking and even taking public transportation reduced the risk for serious disease and death. People who drove their cars to work increased their risk for cancer, heart disease and early death, according to research published in The...
• How to Have Your Best Sex Ever After 50
  
  As we age, our bodies and minds undergo many changes. These often include the way we view and experience our sex lives. In our earlier years, sex may be primarily a physical act of passion and lust. But as we mature, our sex lives can evolve into something more personal and...
• Study: Sleep 'Sweet Spot' Helps Prevent Alzheimer's Disease
  
  Getting too much - or too little - sleep can lead to Alzheimer's disease. A new study published in the journal JAMA Neurology examined the role of sleep in the accumulation of brain amyloid plaque buildup, cognitive performance, and other factors involved in brain...
• 1 in 500 Americans Have Died of COVID-19
  
  The pandemic has taken the lives of 663,913 people in the U.S. That is 1 in 500 Americans who have perished from COVID-19, according to the latest statistics from the United States Census Bureau. The agency's April figures show a total U.S. population of 331.4...
• This Summer Saw a Surprising Spike in These Beauty Medications
  
  Prescription medication demand was on the rise this summer as Americans resumed healthcare visits. Medications for acne, eyelash growth, and weight loss saw higher-than-average fill rates, according to GoodRx. You could call this the summer of beauty, as people flocked to...
• Death From COVID 11 Times More Likely If You're Unvaccinated: Study
  
  There's more sobering news for anyone still unvaccinated against the new coronavirus: Your odds of dying from COVID-19 are 11-fold higher than someone who's fully immunized, new research shows. The data comes from one of three studies published Friday by the U.S. Centers for...
• The Lessons 9/11 Taught Us About COVID-19 and Mental Health
  
  As the 20th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, many Americans will relive the trauma and nightmares that were triggered by the unprecedented attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Experts say that we may experience an "anniversary reaction" to the event and warn...
• Vaccinated Have 1 in 13,000 Chance of Breakthrough Case Needing Hospitalization
  
  With tens of millions of Americans now vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of August, so-called "breakthrough" cases are bound to occur. But there's reassuring news from new data: Most such cases are mild and those leading to hospitalization are exceedingly rare. Overall,...
• How to Make Your Naps Healthy, Not Harmful
  
  Many countries celebrate an afternoon siesta, closing shops for lunch and returning in the early evening to resume work after a snooze. In the United States, as many as a third of adults regularly take a midday nap, according to the National Sleep Foundation. Experts say a...
• Cheaper, Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Could be Available Soon
  
  Until now, folks suffering from hearing loss typically have had to fork out thousands of dollars for a device that could be adjusted only by a professional audiologist. No wonder that only one-quarter of the nearly 29 million U.S. adults who could benefit from a hearing aid...
• Early Responders to 9/11 Now Face Higher Odds for COPD
  
  Twenty years after the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center, researchers report that early recovery workers and volunteers have a high risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A study of nearly 18,000 workers and volunteers found that those who arrived soon...
• Study: Postponing Retirement Might Help Keep Dementia at Bay
  
  Early retirement may sound appealing, but a recent study hints that putting it off a few years might help older adults retain more of their mental sharpness. Using data on more than 20,000 older Americans, researchers estimated that if all of those people waited until age 67...
• Silicon Valley Funds Research to Reverse Aging
  
  A group of Silicon Valley billionaires, including shipping magnate Jeff Bezos and Russian entrepreneur Yuri Milner, are funding research that aims to reverse aging.
• Study: Weight Loss Helps Cut Lung Risks in 9/11 First Responders
  
  Twenty years on from the terrible event itself, weight loss may reduce the risk of lung disease among 9/11 first responders, a new study suggests. "Our findings should reassure World Trade Center first responders that there are steps they can take to protect their lungs even...
• Study: Global Warming Could Worsen COPD Symptoms
  
  Hotter weather driven by climate change is bad news for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a new study warns. Researchers say warming trends could worsen COPD symptoms, such as shortness of breath, wheezing or coughing. Millions of people have COPD, a...
• Could Nose Cartilage Help Repair Worn-Out Knees?
  
  When people have knee arthritis, cartilage cushioning the joint progressively breaks down. Now an early study hints at a possible solution: replacing it with cartilage from the nose. Researchers tested the approach in just two patients with knee arthritis, and said much work...
• Marriage, City Living May Help When Heart Disease Strikes
  
  Feelings of despair and hopelessness can raise the odds of death in people battling heart disease, and new research suggests that where you live, as well as your marital status, can also play a role. The study found that heart disease patients who lived in rural areas and...
• Census: Childless Older Women Better off Than Older Men
  
  Older adults who are childless in the U.S. are more likely to be college educated, working and white than those with children, and their numbers are growing. About 1 in 6 adults age 55 and older are childless, and childless older women appear to be better positioned than men...
• Older Adults at Risk for Opioid Misuse After Hip Surgery
  
  Many seniors who undergo surgery after breaking a hip continue to take opioids long after being released from the hospital, new research indicates. After tracking nearly 30,000 U.S. older patients, investigators found that nearly 17% were still taking opioids as much as half...
• Change These Habits That Hurt Brain Health
  
  We know that a poor diet and lack of exercise aren't good for your brain and body. But there are more subtle daily habits that can affect our cognition. Dr. Jessica Caldwell, the director of the Women's Alzheimer's Movement Prevention Center at the Cleveland Clinic, and the...
• Demand for Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Surges Across the Country
  
  The demand for monoclonal antibody therapies to treat COVID-19 cases has risen dramatically in America in recent weeks as cases soar. Former President Donald Trump received an antibody cocktail manufactured by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals when he was infected with the virus,...
• Beating America's Deadly Sugar Addiction
  
  A spoonful of sugar may make the medicine go down, but healthcare experts warn that America's addiction to sugar and sweeteners has reached epidemic levels. In fact, it has become the root cause of many chronic illnesses. Sugar is the most popular ingredient added to...
• Is Coffee Dehydrating? Common Myths Debunked
  
  Starting your day with a cup of Joe not only helps you face the day, it can affect your health. There are many misconceptions and myths about the value of including coffee in your daily diet. Can coffee help you lose weight? Will drinking coffee help you live longer? Will...
• Having Someone Who'll Listen May Be Good for Your Aging Brain
  
  Could the constancy of a sympathetic ear help guard your brain against the ravages of aging?Yes, claims new research that analyzed data on nearly 2,200 American adults and found those in their 40s and 50s who didn't have someone to listen to them had a mental ("cognitive")...

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