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When Grandparents Support Mom, Antidepressant Use Drops: Study
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- February 16, 2024
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When grandparents can lend a hand with little ones, moms are less likely to battle depression.
And, in turn, they are less likely to take antidepressants, Finnish researchers report in the Feb. 15 issue of the journal Population Studies.
Based on a study t...
Are Apes Comedians? Study Says Yes
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 14, 2024
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Being a class clown is something that humans likely inherited from their ape ancestors millions of years before the first banana-peel prank, a new study claims.
Everyone's seen kids tease one other, whether they're poking, pulling hair or engaging in the time-old ritual ...
Is Marriage a Prescription for Happiness? Poll Says Yes
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- February 9, 2024
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While marriage can be hard work, a new survey suggests it can also be a powerful elixir for happiness.
Adults who are married report being more satisfied with their lives than those in any other type of relationship, the
Traveling? Here's Your Family Medical Checklist
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 27, 2023
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When going on vacation, there's a lot to remember, but it's a good idea if you add one more item to the to-do list.
Baylor College of Medicine in Houston suggests creating a family travel medical checklist, to be sure that you and your loved ones stay healthy and safe wh...
Celebrating Mother's Day When Your Mom Has Alzheimer's
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 12, 2023
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Mother's Day can require some creative thinking when your mom has dementia.
“Mother's Day is a time to honor the special mother figures in your life, and if your loved one lives with dementia, it can continue to be special with a few adaptations,” said
How to Help Someone Dealing With Depression
- Mandi Harenberg HealthDay Reporter
- March 3, 2023
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There is little that is harder than watching a loved one struggle with depression. So what can you do?
More than you might think, experts say.
First, depression is a mood disorder that can affect anyone, regardless of age, race, socioeconomic status or gender. Symp...
'Have a Sweet': Grandma's Treats Threaten Kids' Teeth
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 15, 2023
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Raiding the cookie jar or candy dish at grandma's house may be a treat, but it can also help ruin children's teeth.
And a new survey found more than two-thirds of mothers reporting that their kids' grandparents gave youngsters sugary foods and beverages, with no limits ...
Rare But Dangerous Form of Eating Disorder Could Run in Families
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- February 6, 2023
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Genes may have a strong influence over whether kids develop an eating disorder marked by extremely limited food choices, a new study finds.
The study focused on a condition ...
U.S. Birth Rates Continue to Fall
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- January 10, 2023
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Continuing a decades-long trend, the percentage of American women who've ever had a child declined again in the latest figures from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
"A lower percentage of women aged 15 to 44 in 2015--2019 had ever had a biological chi...
Adult Children Far More Likely to Be Estranged From Dad Than Mom
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- December 20, 2022
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Many young U.S. adults are estranged from their parents, at least temporarily -- with the father/child bond being especially fragile.
Those are among the findings of a new national study that tracked thousands of parent-child relationships from the 1990s to recent years....
Twins Study Shows Exercise Altering How Genes Behave
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 9, 2022
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One might expect identical twins to have the same health outcomes.
But it's not just genetics that makes a notable difference in their weight and in how their genes behave, according to a new st...
Food Banks Save Needy Families Up to $1,000 Per Year
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- November 23, 2022
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Millions of Americans will enjoy a hot, nutritious Thanksgiving meal thanks to their local food pantry, often staffed by volunteers. Now, new research spotlights just how important these charities are.
Families who rely on pantries for food assistance come away with $6...
Keeping T-Day Kitchens Safe for the Whole Family
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 23, 2022
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The whole family — even the youngest members — can take part in Thanksgiving's hours of food preparation by following some safety tips.
The nation's leading pediatrics organization offers some holiday advice for families with young children.
“There's a lot of...
Study Confirms It: Kids Keep Harried Moms From Exercise
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 18, 2022
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Something — or rather, someone — may be standing between moms and a regular exercise routine: their children.
New research from the universities of Cambridge and Southampton in the United Kingdom suggests that fewer than half of mothers met recommended activity leve...
Halloween Can Be a Scary Time for People With Dementia. Here's How to Help
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 27, 2022
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When there are suddenly creepy decorations and lots of knocks at the door from strangers, Halloween can be frightening for someone living with dementia.
It is possible to keep a loved...
Babies Might Trigger Brain Changes in New Dads
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 4, 2022
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When men become parents, a lot changes in their lives -- less sleep and more time devoted to taking care of their children come to mind -- but new research now suggests that distinct changes also unfold in a new father's brain.
Researchers scanned the brains of new fathe...
Talking to a Loved One About a Move to Assisted Living
- By Sydney Murphy HealthDay Reporter
- September 24, 2022
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It can be hard to talk to your loved ones about moving into assisted living, so don't push them too hard and make sure they feel safe and comfortable with the idea, one ...
How 'This Is Us' Put Alzheimer's Care in the Spotlight
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 1, 2022
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When the wildly popular TV show “This Is Us” wrapped up its final season this year, it did so with a storyline that showed one of the lead characters dealing with Alzheimer's disease a...
Financial Struggles Can Be Tough on Families, And Tough to Explain to Kids
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 3, 2022
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Financial pressures may have made this a year when some families can't afford pricy extras, such as after-school activities or summer camp.
It's OK to explain this to your kids, said an expert from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, who offered tips for the conversat...
You, Your Family and Cancer: How Genetic Counseling Works
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 12, 2022
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If you have a family history of cancer and are considering genetic counseling to measure your risk for the disease, an expert offers some advice.
Genetic counseling can help you understand your family's cancer history and how it applies to you, said Tanya Eble, an associ...
Another Study Finds Kids of Same-Sex Parents Do Just Fine
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 25, 2022
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Children raised by same-sex parents are just as well-adjusted as kids raised by different-sex parents, researchers say.
In the new study, the researchers compared 62 Dutch children (aged 6 to 16 years) whose parents were the same sex with 72 kids whose parents were diffe...
PTSD Often Haunts Family Members of Hospitalized COVID Patients
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- April 26, 2022
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It remains one of the most painful images of the pandemic: Families who were not allowed to be by their loved ones' bedside as they waged a lonely battle against COVID in a hospital ICU, with some forced to say goodbye via a smartphone or tablet held by a compassionate nurse w...
Fewer Adults With ADHD Have 'Excellent' Mental Health
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 25, 2022
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Two in five adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder say their mental health is excellent, which is significantly lower than people without the disorder, but still an encouraging finding, according to the authors of a new study.
Family Structure Influences Teen Delinquency
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 13, 2022
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The structure of teens' families influences their risk of delinquent behaviors such as shoplifting, graffiti or robbery, new research suggests.
For the study, the researchers analyzed survey data gathered between 2016 and 2019 from more than 3,800 14- and 15-year-olds in...
Gene Tests Often Reveal Unknown Relatives
- February 28, 2022
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Who hasn't had the urge to trace their roots by buying consumer genetic testing kits? But in a new report, researchers warn that you may come across some unexpected, and potentially troubling, information if you discover relatives this way.
"If you're going to participat...
Loneliness Can Be Unhealthy Heartbreaker for Older Women
- February 7, 2022
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It's a fate many older women fear: loneliness and isolation as they age. Now, new research suggests those feelings may also predispose them to heart disease.
The findings may be especially relevant now because of social distancing required by the pandemic.
"We are ...
Did Your Gene Screen Turn Up Dangerous DNA? Study Finds Real Risk Is Low
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- January 27, 2022
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Most gene variants that have been labeled "pathogenic" may make only a small difference in a person's risk of actually developing disease, a new study suggests.
3 Factors Helped Teens Stay Mentally Healthy During Pandemic
- Robert Preidt
- January 25, 2022
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Support from family and friends, along with exercise and sufficient sleep, have helped protect teens' mental health during the pandemic, new research shows.
The study also found that teen girls have been more likely than boys to suffer mental distress during the pandemic...
Spit Test: Saliva Alerts Babies to Close Relationships
- Robert Preidt
- January 21, 2022
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Sharing food and smooching are two ways babies can suss out whom they can depend on to take care for them, a new study suggests.
The tell-tale clue common to both is a surprising one: saliva.
Her Arm Got Caught in Family's Treadmill. It Could Have Been Worse.
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 18, 2022
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It can happen so fast.
One moment, a family is eating dinner together like usual. Soon after, they go off to do other things before being brought back together by a child's scream.
That is what unfolded in the Beckman home in State College, Pa., one October ...
Later School Start Times Boost Parents' Health, Too
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 11, 2022
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For several years, a leading U.S. pediatricians' group has called for middle and high schools to start later in the morning, to help these young people get the right amount of sleep.
Now, new research suggests that students aren't the only ones who benefit from later sta...
12 Steps to the Best Holiday Gift: Health
- December 25, 2021
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Give yourself and your loved ones the gifts of health and safety this holiday season, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests.
The agency outlines 12 ways to do that, beginning with a reminder that washing your hands with soap and clean running water...
Severe Illness in a Child Takes Big Toll on Parents, Siblings: Study
- Robert Preidt
- December 23, 2021
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When a child has severe health problems, the suffering often extends to the entire family, new research finds.
Using data from a single health insurance provider, the study authors assessed nearly 7,000 children with life-threatening conditions and their families, and co...
Mom & Dad's Holiday Stress a Downer for Kids, Poll Finds
- Cara Murez
- December 20, 2021
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Many parents want to make the holiday season magical for their kids, but for some the stress they feel trying to live up to that ideal may actually be doing the opposite.
A poll from Michigan ...
As Holidays Return to Normal, Here's How to De-Stress
- November 26, 2021
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A return to a more normal holiday season may also mean higher stress levels, so an expert offers some coping tips.
Don't get too focused on buying the perfect presents, making the best dinner or planning the perfect party. Try to be mindful of pleasant things and moments...
Give Others Help, Get Back Health Benefits: Study
- November 26, 2021
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When it comes to helping others and your health, it might be better to give than to receive, a new study suggests.
Researchers surveyed more than 1,000 Americans between 34 and 84 about their social involvement and how much they thought they could rely on their family, f...
During the Holidays, Help Protect the Elderly from Falls
- November 26, 2021
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A holiday visit with older relatives might be a good chance to help them remove fall risks in their home, an expert suggests.
Older adults' risk of falling may have increased during the pandemic due to declines in physical activity and mobility, along with increased isol...
Most Parents Say Their Kids Aren't Thankful Enough: Poll
- Cara Murez
- November 22, 2021
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As American families sit down to celebrate Thanksgiving, a majority of parents say they want to raise grateful kids but they don't think they're succeeding.
Four out of five respondents to a new nationwide poll said children aren't as thankful as they should be, and half...
Many Kids Separated From Families at U.S. Border Suffer PTSD
- November 18, 2021
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Parents and children who were separated under the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" immigration policy have shown lasting psychological trauma -- even after being reunited, a new study finds.
Between 2017 and 2018, more than 5,000 children were separated from their...
Grandmother's Brain In Sync With Her Grandkids': Study
- Cara Murez
- November 17, 2021
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Grandmothers can have a strong bond with the little children in their families -- and the connection even shows up on brain scans, researchers say.
The investigators embarked on a unique study, looking at the brains of older women -- not for signs of dysfunction, as with...
Still Feeling Nervous About Holiday Gatherings? Survey Finds You're Not Alone
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 15, 2021
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For Emily Litvin, this Thanksgiving is going to look different from the last one and she couldn't be happier about it.
"I'm so excited to have some sort of normalcy, especially for my daughter and her cousins. It's nice for them to all get together and experience the tra...
'6 Stages' Approach Might Help Families Coping With ADHD
- Robert Preidt
- October 20, 2021
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Researchers have created a six-stage process to help families of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) deal with the disorder.
"This framework is family-centered, focused on breaking down the barriers that families face from before diagnosis to pr...
Most Kids Newly Diagnosed With ADHD Aren't Getting Best Care
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 19, 2021
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Preschoolers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) rarely receive the gold-standard treatment recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for their condition, a new study reports.
The AAP recommends a behavioral therapy technique called "paren...
Sibling Bullying Carries Long-Term Mental Health Costs
- Cara Murez
- October 1, 2021
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Bullying by a brother or sister in childhood can have lasting effects, threatening mental health in the teen years, new British research suggests.
Researchers found that mental health was affected whether one was the bully or the victim.
"Of particular note was the...
Obesity a Threat to Adults With Autism, But There May Be Help
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- September 24, 2021
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Eating well and exercising regularly can be a challenge for anyone. But for those with autism spectrum disorder or intellectual disabilities, that challenge is exponentially greater.
Many young men and women with autism and intellectual disabilities face a significa...
Witnessing Abuse of a Sibling Can Traumatize a Child
- Steven Reinberg
- September 22, 2021
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Seeing a parent abuse a sibling can be as traumatizing as watching a parent hurt another parent, a new study finds.
And it can lead to depression, anxiety and anger, researchers say.
"When we hear about exposure to family violence, we usually think about someone be...
Pandemic Changed Families' Eating Habits, for Good and Bad: Poll
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 21, 2021
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Over the past year and a half, the coronavirus pandemic has remade so much of everyday life, including the foods families eat.
In many families, that's been a good thing, with half cooking at home more often and two-thirds making healthier food choices, according to a na...
Do Your Genes Up Your Odds for Alcoholism? One Factor Cuts the Risk
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- September 16, 2021
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Even when genetics and personality are working against you, having a strong network of supportive friends and family may help lower alcoholism risk, researchers say.
"Genes play an important role in alcohol use," stressed Jinni Su, an assistant professor of psychology at...
Having Even a Cousin or Grandparent With Colon Cancer Raises Your Risk: Study
- Steven Reinberg
- September 15, 2021
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Colon cancer risk runs in families, and it's not just a parent or sibling having had the disease that should concern you.
If you have a second- or third-degree relative who had colon cancer at an early age, your odds of having the disease substantially increase, a new st...