(HealthDay)—Toddlers who are overweight or obese have higher cardiometabolic risk scores at 11 to 12 years of age, according to a study published in the Aug. 1 issue of Pediatrics. Kate Lycett, Ph.D.,...

Research shows that doctors who offer empathic and positive messages can reduce a patient’s pain, improve their recovery after surgery and lower the amount of morphine they need. But it doesn’t...

By the time people reach a certain age, they’ve accumulated enough life experience to have plenty of stories to tell about life “back in their day.” However, a new study suggests that...

Early signs of being more susceptible to type 2 diabetes as an adult can be seen in children as young as 8 years old, decades before it is likely to be diagnosed, according to a new study published in...

Education appears to protect older adults, especially women, against memory loss, according to a study by investigators at Georgetown University Medical Center, published in the journal Aging, Neuropsychology,...

A new BJS (British Journal of Surgery) study indicates that breast cancer surgery is safe for patients who are older than 70 years of age, but age can influence the decision to undergo surgery. The Bridging...

Impact of interpersonal relationships on the activity Strong interpersonal relationships can help adults remain in the higher age to be physically active. A realization with far-reaching implications –...

Corona-recommendation: mouth-nose-covering in Public now carry In Saxony, the so-called mask obligation already applies since the beginning of this week. Several other States have adopted the requirement...

THURSDAY, Feb. 13, 2020 — Sedentary behavior throughout adolescence is associated with the risk for depressive symptoms at age 18 years, according to a study published online Feb. 11 in The Lancet...