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  • Virtual Singing Programs Boost Mood, Well-Being Of Isolated Seniors

    Singing can be a balm for the soul, but does it still soothe if a person is singing alone in a virtual crowd?Yes, says a pandemic-era study that tested whether seniors received any emotional or mental benefit from participating in a virtual choir during COVID-19 lockdowns. Isolated seniors said they felt less anxiety, better social…

  • Tick Season Is Back, but New Lyme Treatment Is on the Horizon

    Tick season is back, and so is the threat of Lyme disease, with cases expected to climb yet again as climate change fuels tick activity. But two new studies point to new treatment options on the horizon: Researchers have identified new strategies that could make it easier to stop infection early and also reduce the…

  • Mood Disorders Have Increased Among Kids, Teens

    Depression and anxiety have been increasing steadily among children and teenagers in recent years, a new study says. More than 1 in 10 children (10.6%) suffered from anxiety in 2022, up from 7.1% in 2016, researchers reported April 21 in JAMA Pediatrics. “Our findings underscore the critical need to prioritize youth mental health, which continued…

  • New Heart-Health Measurement May Help Identify Silent Heart Disease

    It’s no secret that your smartwatch churns out all kinds of data on a regular basis, including your daily step count and your average heart rate, which provides helpful insights into your health and wellness. But new research suggests that actually combining those two numbers will give you a better peek into how efficiently your…

  • Jeannie Rice, 77, is running the Boston Marathon and shattering records. What’s her secret?

    Boston Marathon hopeful Jeannie Rice has turned heads – from fellow athletes and health enthusiasts to researchers – for her superior physical health in her late 70s. Rice, 77, is a medical marvel. She’s a world record-holder in various distances for people her age (including a marathon), with the highest VO2 max ever recorded in…

  • Acid reflux impacts about 20% of American adults. What causes it?

    While the occasional heartburn episode usually isn’t an indicator of anything major, continuous and recurring symptoms may be an indication of a health issue, such as acid reflux, that’s worth consulting your doctor about. Acid reflux is referred to in the medical community as gastroesophageal reflux (GER), or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) for more severe…