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Have you ever wondered if getting screened for dementia could cause more stress than it’s worth? A large clinical trial shows that concerns about anxiety or family stress shouldn’t stop seniors from early screening, which can help with planning and care decisions. Find out why early detection may be more helpful than harmful.

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Dementia Screening Safe For Families, Trial Finds

Screening for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease can give seniors and their families advance warning to plan and prepare for oncoming decline.But there’s also concern that a positive screening result might stress a family out, with adult children anxious over their role as caregi...

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Do you ever feel like that extra hour of evening daylight actually makes you more active? New research using data from Fitbit suggests daylight saving time may not boost daily activity as much as we think. Find out why that extra sunshine might not be making a difference after all.

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Daylight Saving Time Fails to Boost Daily Steps, Study Finds

TUESDAY, April 28, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Daylight saving time is thought to promote more outdoor activity by giving people an extra hour of sunshine in the evening prior to dusk.But a new study says that’s just not so.There’s no appreciable difference in peo...

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Have you ever imagined what it would be like to hear for the very first time? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first gene therapy for a rare form of inherited deafness, offering a potentially permanent solution for affected children. Discover how this breakthrough could change lives forever.

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First Gene Therapy for Genetic Hearing Loss Gains FDA Approval

In a historic leap for medical science, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has greenlit the first-ever gene therapy to treat a rare form of inherited deafness.The treatment — called Otarmeni — offers a...

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4 days ago

Do you grab any olive oil at the store or does it really matter which one you choose? New research from Universitat Rovira i Virgili suggests that extra virgin olive oil may benefit both gut and brain health, while refined versions don’t offer the same perks. Find out why your choice of olive oil could make a bigger difference than you think.

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Why Pricier Olive Oil May Be Better For Your Brain

When it comes to olive oil, not all are created equal. Extra virgin olive oil — the centerpiece of a Mediterranean diet — has benefits for your belly and your brain, new research shows. Refined olive oil, which is generally cheaper to buy, does not.

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Have you ever wondered how your body knows when you’ve had enough to eat? Researchers from University of Maryland have uncovered new insights into how your brain signals fullness revealing a more complex system than previously thought. Discover how this breakthrough could lead to new treatments for obesity and eating disorders.

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Your Internal Signal to Stop Eating is More Complex Than Previously Thought

When your belly is full, your brain tells you to

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6 days ago

Do you ever watch your child play pretend and wonder if it’s doing more than just keeping them entertained?
A new study in Early Childhood Education Journal found that kids who engage more in imaginative play may have fewer emotional and behavioral challenges later on. Discover why “let’s pretend” could be more powerful than you think.

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Playing Pretend Provides Unexpected Benefits For Growing Kids

The imaginative power of children is profound, captured in a single oft-used phrase: “Let’s pretend.”Pretend play is seen as a harmless way for kids to have fun, but it might serve a very important role in their mental health and development, a new study says.Toddl...

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7 days ago

Do you ever worry about keeping your mind sharp as you get older? A new report from the Alzheimer’s Association shows that while most Americans are concerned about brain health, many aren’t sure what steps to take to prevent decline. Find out what you can do to protect your brain as you age.

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Most Americans Worried About Brain Health, But Few Know How To Protect It

Nearly all Americans are worried about their brain health as they age, ranking as important or more so than their physical health, a new Alzheimer’s Association report says.However, they don’t know what steps they can take to maintain brain health and ward off dementia, accordi...

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1 week ago

Have you ever watched someone you love slowly lose memories and wondered how to stay connected?
A new tool featured in JAMA Network Open is helping people with dementia and their caregivers reconnect through shared memories. Discover how this simple approach could help restore meaningful bonds.

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Website Helps Dementia Patients And Caregivers Bond, Reminisce

Seniors with dementia can easily lose touch with the loved ones caring for them, straining even once-close relationships as memories fade.But a new web-based tool is offering hope to both people with dementia and their caregivers, by helping them reminisce about the past and restore their ...

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Have you ever wondered if someone with paralysis could walk again one day? Researchers from University of Southern California, California Institute of Technology, and University of California, Irvine have developed a breakthrough brain interface that allows users to control a bionic suit and even feel movement. Discover how this innovation could change the future of mobility.

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Mind-Controlled Bionic Suit Lets Paralyzed Patients Feel Every Step

For people living with paralysis, the dream of walking again often feels like an impossible one. Now, a research team has successfully tested the feasibility of a two-way brain interface that allows a person to control a bionic suit with their thoughts and also feel the motion of walk...

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A recall has been issued for ATOYUS Children’s Activity Cubes due to parts that can detach and pose a choking hazard. Find out if your child’s toy is affected and what steps you should take to keep them safe.

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Children’s Activity Cubes Recalled Over Choking Hazard Risk

A kid's toy designed for learning and play is being pulled from the market over safety concerns.Officials say parts of the ATOYUS Children’s Activity Cubes can fall off, posing a choking risk for young kids.The recall, announced April 16, involves about 70 wooden activity cube...

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2 weeks ago

Do you have cantaloupe in your kitchen right now? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning shoppers about a recall of cantaloupes linked to possible Salmonella contamination. Find out if your fruit could be affected and what steps to take to stay safe.

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Cantaloupes Recalled in Four States Due to Salmonella Risk

Health officials in some states are warning shoppers to avoid certain cantaloupes amid concerns they may carry Salmonella.The recall, announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), involv...

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2 weeks ago

Have you ever wondered if your service dog is doing more than just helping with daily tasks? New research in Human Relations suggests assistance dogs may take on roles similar to human caregivers, actively contributing to their owner’s care. Discover how these incredible companions are making a bigger impact than you might think.

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Service Dogs Perform Tasks Akin To Human Caregivers, Researchers Say

Assistance dogs are more active caretakers for their impaired or ill humans than we give them credit for, a new study says.These service dogs not only help people with practical tasks, but actively contribute to their care, researchers recently reported in the journal

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Do you ever reach for the salt shaker without thinking twice? New research in Neurobiology of Aging suggests higher sodium intake could impact your memory, especially your ability to recall personal experiences. Find out how your daily habits might be affecting your brain health.

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Memory Problems? Your Salt Intake Could Make Matters Worse, Study Says

Reaching for the salt shaker could have long-lasting implications for your memory and brain health, a new study says.Higher sodium intake appears to affect episodic memory, the type of memory used to recall personal experiences and specific events from your past, researchers report in the ...

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2 weeks ago

Are you working out at the right time for your body or just whenever you can fit it in? A new study in Open Heart found that exercising in sync with your natural sleep pattern may improve blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, and even sleep quality. Discover how timing your workouts could boost your results.

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This Simple Step Could Improve The Benefits From Your Regular Workouts

People might get more from their workouts if they time their exercise to their sleep schedule, a new study says.“Early birds” and “night owls” who timed their exercise to when they were most alert wound up with lower blood pressure, blood sugar and “bad”...

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Would you know the signs if your child had a concussion during a game? New research in Journal of the American Medical Association highlights key warning signs that can help you quickly determine if your child might be at risk. Find out what to look for and when to take action.

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Does Your Child Have A Concussion? These Are The Signs, Review Says

Your child just took a hard hit on the playing field.Maybe they’re lying on the ground, maybe they’re stumbling around, maybe they look just fine.You need to know, as soon as possible – do they have a

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2 weeks ago

Do you ever worry about what happens after leaving the hospital, especially when it comes to staying healthy at home? A new study from UT Southwestern Medical Center suggests that something as simple as prescribing groceries could help heart failure patients recover more successfully. Discover how food might play a powerful role in healing.

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'Food-as-Medicine' Improves Life for Heart Failure Patients

For the 6 million Americans recovering from heart failure, the most difficu...

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3 weeks ago

Does your child ever wake up from nightmares and struggle to fall back asleep? A new approach reported in Frontiers in Sleep introduces DARC-NESS, a model designed to help kids take control of their nightmares and improve their sleep. Discover how this method could bring more peaceful nights for your family.

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Does Your Child Have Nightmares? Here's One Solution

Nightmares can be terrifying for children, robbing them of precious sleep and feeding their everyday anxiety.But a new therapeutic model promises to help these children by empowering them to defeat their own nightmares, researchers recently reported in the journal

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3 weeks ago

Do you have a bag of jasmine rice in your pantry right now? Lundberg Family Farms has issued a recall on certain organic white jasmine rice products sold nationwide due to possible foreign material contamination. Find out if your rice is affected and what steps you should take to stay safe.

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Jasmine Rice Recalled Nationwide Over Possible Contamination

Select bags of Lundberg jasmine rice are being pulled from store shelves.