If you're in your 50s or older and you learn you've got ADHD, find out what kind of treatment and strategies for daily living can help you.
From: http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/guide/aging-and-adhd?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Friday, October 14, 2016
Just Diagnosed: ADHD Later in Life
From: http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/guide/aging-and-adhd?src=RSS_PUBLIC
7-year-old explains why Down syndrome is "not scary"
Video of little girl explaining why Down syndrome is actually "so exciting" goes viral
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/7-year-old-girl-explains-in-viral-video-that-down-syndrome-is-not-scary-at-all/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/7-year-old-girl-explains-in-viral-video-that-down-syndrome-is-not-scary-at-all/
Florida IDs new Miami neighborhood as Zika zone
The announcement comes less than a month after declaring the nearby Wynwood neighborhood cleared of the virus following aggressive mosquito spraying
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/florida-ids-new-miami-neighborhood-as-zika-zone/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/florida-ids-new-miami-neighborhood-as-zika-zone/
Medicare unveils far-reaching overhaul of doctors' pay
The legislation known as MACRA is bringing about one of the biggest changes in Medicare's 50-year history
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/medicare-unveils-macra-far-reaching-overhaul-of-doctors-pay/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/medicare-unveils-macra-far-reaching-overhaul-of-doctors-pay/
Conjoined twin boys separated in rare surgery
After 16 hours of surgery, 13-month-old twins Jadon and Anias make it to what their mom calls their "happy rebirth day"
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/conjoined-twin-boys-separated-in-rare-surgery-jadon-anias-mcdonald/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/conjoined-twin-boys-separated-in-rare-surgery-jadon-anias-mcdonald/
Research Sheds Light on Why People Who Lose Weight Gain It Back
New research shows that people who lose weight get really hungry -- more than anyone had ever expected that they might.
From: http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20161014/how-your-appetite-can-sabotage-weight-loss?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Zika Infection May Bring Future Immunity: Study
Individuals, and large part of populations, may be protected against future epidemics, scientists say
From: http://www.webmd.com/news/20161014/zika-infection-may-bring-future-immunity-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC
MS Drug Used Early May Reverse Some Disability
But significant side effects remain an issue for Lemtrada, researcher says
From: http://www.webmd.com/multiple-sclerosis/news/20161014/powerful-ms-drug-used-early-may-reverse-some-disability?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Mayo Clinic Minute: Doctor reminds parents to carve with care
From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E36EljP42LQ
'Snus' Tied to Higher Prostate Cancer Death Risk
Safety of snus use called into question
From: http://www.webmd.com/prostate-cancer/news/20161014/smokeless-tobacco-product-tied-to-higher-risk-of-prostate-cancer-death?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Genetic Subtypes of Crohn's Disease Identified
Findings may help explain why the inflammatory bowel condition is so tough to treat, researchers say
From: http://www.webmd.com/ibd-crohns-disease/crohns-disease/news/20161014/study-identifies-genetic-subtypes-of-crohns-disease?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Officials Warn Some Seniors to Switch to Medicare
The government is sending emails and letters to some seniors to warn them that if they are eligible for Medicare and stay on the health law's exchange, they will have to repay any subsidies they receive and if they miss their Medicare enrollment opportunity, they will face a life-long penalty.
From: http://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/20161014/officials-warn-some-older-marketplace-customers-to-switch-to-medicare?src=RSS_PUBLIC
1 in 5 U.S. Young Adults Uses Hookah
Misperceptions abound that it's safer than cigarettes, researchers say
From: http://www.webmd.com/smoking-cessation/news/20161013/1-in-5-us-young-adults-uses-hookah?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Ingested porcupine pokes hole in woman's insides
The strange story of a woman, a porcupine, a dog, and an unexpected extended stay in the hospital
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/ingested-porcupine-needle-pokes-hole-in-womans-insides/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/ingested-porcupine-needle-pokes-hole-in-womans-insides/
Smartphones "contaminating" family life, study suggests
Which do you answer first – your mobile phone or your child? Results of a small study raise concern, say researchers
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/smartphones-interfere-with-family-life-parenting-children-study/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/smartphones-interfere-with-family-life-parenting-children-study/
Baby born with adult-sized tongue can't stop smiling after surgeries
Mom realized baby's gesture of sticking her tongue out was actually caused by an extremely rare genetic disorder
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/baby-born-with-adult-size-tongue-smiles-for-first-time-thanks-to-surgery/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/baby-born-with-adult-size-tongue-smiles-for-first-time-thanks-to-surgery/
More Evidence Linking Obesity to Liver Cancer
And type 2 diabetes more than doubles the odds, researchers say
From: http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20161014/more-evidence-linking-obesity-to-liver-cancer?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Fact Sheet: Impact of USDA Investments to Protect and Sustain America's Water Supply
Over the past seven years, USDA has worked with private landowners to implement voluntary conservation practices that conserve and clean the water we drink. USDA support-leveraged with historic outside investments-boosts producer incomes and rewards them for their good work.
From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2016/10/0223.xml&contentidonly=true
From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2016/10/0223.xml&contentidonly=true
USDA Announces Nearly $25 Million to Improve Water Quality in Southeast Iowa
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Oct. 14, 2016 - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack today announced funding through USDA's Water and Environmental programs to help the City of Fairfield make enhancements to its wastewater facility that will improve the water quality in southeast Iowa.
From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2016/10/0224.xml&contentidonly=true
From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2016/10/0224.xml&contentidonly=true
More evidence links obesity to certain type of cancer
Having type 2 diabetes more than doubles the odds, study suggests
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/more-evidence-links-obesity-to-liver-cancer/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/more-evidence-links-obesity-to-liver-cancer/
Florida Officials Announce New Zika Zone in Miami
News comes just weeks after another neighborhood was declared free of virus after aerial spraying to kill mosquitoes
From: http://www.webmd.com/news/20161014/florida-officials-announce-new-zika-zone-in-miami?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Older men: Rethinking a healthy sex life
Men have to accept many changes as they age — less hair, less muscle — but less sex doesn’t have to be one of them. In fact, 54% of men over age 70 are still sexually active, according to research in the January 2016 issue of Archives of Sexual Behavior.
What many men do need to change, however, is their mindset about this next phase of their sex lives. “Many continue to focus only on the physical aspect, so when issues like erectile dysfunction or unpredictable sex drives arise, it can trigger guilt, anxiety, and frustration,” says Dr. Sharon Bober, director of the Sexual Health Program at Harvard-affiliated Dana-Farber Cancer Center.
One way to overcome this barrier is to think less about intercourse and more about “outercourse.” This means to direct your attention and energy more on foreplay and manual stimulation with your partner. “The emphasis is on intimacy and closeness rather than performance,” says Dr. Bober. “This allows men to become less stressed and more engaged in connecting with their partner.”
What you can do
Here are some ways to better embrace outercourse:
Recreate date night. Make an effort to go out on a scheduled basis and experience something new together. It could be a hobby or an event you both have always wanted to check out, or even a quick day or overnight trip. “Doing something different can offer a sense of excitement that can bring you and your partner closer together,” says Dr. Bober. “Couples need to have romance and novelty to be emotionally, mentally, and physically stimulated.”
Focus on the nonsexual. When was the last time you and your partner just hugged, kissed, and explored each other’s bodies without the goal of sex? “Couples may say they don’t do that anymore because they are married, but do not underestimate the excitement of re-exploring the early rituals of courtship,” she says.
Mix up your sex routine. “Give each other a massage as part of foreplay, or try a different setting or time of day, like having sex in the morning when you both may be well rested,” says Dr. Bober. “Just having a conversation about how to change up the regular routine can be fun and exciting.”
Changes in desire
Men can lose interest in sex at times, but that is normal, says Dr. Bober. It often occurs because the sexual connection between your mind and body is out of sync. During these periods, it can be helpful to engage more in the mental side of sex, such as erotic thoughts, fantasy, and memories, says Dr. Bober. “This kind of mental engagement can be quite pleasurable for men without needing physical stimulation, and eventually it can help the mind and body reconnect.”
Desire also can wane if you are not involved with anyone. But again, do not feel under pressure to fill that part of your life. “You need to ask yourself if it bothers you,” says Dr. Bober. “If it is not something on your radar right now, no need to worry about it. You will know when you are ready for affection.”
Do not forget to take care of yourself so you can continue to enjoy your sex life. Many medical conditions can affect sexual drive and performance, such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. “If you want to be active, you have to stay active, and that means focusing on your exercise routine and being diligent about a proper diet and medical check-ups,” says Dr. Bober.
Related Post:
The post Older men: Rethinking a healthy sex life appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
From: Matthew Solan http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/older-men-rethinking-healthy-sex-life-2016101410368
Heart surgery devices may pose infection risk to thousands
The CDC is warning patients, doctors and hospitals of potentially deadly bacterial infections
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/contaminated-heart-surgery-devices-infection-risk/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/contaminated-heart-surgery-devices-infection-risk/
Breast Cancer Deaths Continue to Decline in U.S.
And the disparity between black and white women is narrowing, CDC says
From: http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/news/20161013/breast-cancer-deaths-continue-to-decline-in-us?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Possible Heart Surgery Device Contamination: CDC
Patients who experience night sweats, fever, weight loss, fatigue, muscle aches should seek medical care
From: http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20161013/heart-surgery-devices-may-have-been-contaminated-cdc?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Diabetes nutrition: Including sweets in your meal plan
From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diabetes/in-depth/diabetes-nutrition/art-20047654
Standing workstation: What you need to know
From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/standing-workstation/art-20088544
Diabetes nutrition: Eating out when you have diabetes
From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diabetes/in-depth/diabetes-nutrition/art-20047665
Medical marijuana
From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/consumer-health/in-depth/medical-marijuana/art-20137855
Hand-washing: Do's and don'ts
From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/hand-washing/art-20046253
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)