Middle-Age “Senior Moments’’ Just Part Of Aging
Everyone occasionally struggles to remember a name, blanks out on an appointment or forgets why they walked into the other room. But somewhere around age 40, those “senior moments” start to take on a...
View ArticleAutism Treatment For Under-Threes Is Key, But Diagnosis Is Tough
Most children with autism are well past their fourth birthday by the time they’re diagnosed with the condition, according to new government data. Their parents and teachers may have raised red flags...
View ArticleUse Of ADHD Drugs Rose Sharply Among Adults, Especially Women
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) isn’t just for fidgety little boys anymore. The number of young adult women taking medications for ADHD jumped by 85 percent between 2008 and 2012,...
View ArticleLow-Dose Aspirin May Reduce Risk Of Some Cancers
What if an aspirin a day could keep cancer away? A growing body of scientific research suggests that aspirin can prevent some cancers of the digestive system, and maybe even breast and prostate, too....
View ArticleMeds To Alleviate Stress May Help Women Smokers Quit
For the last 50 years, men have consistently had an easier time quitting smoking than women. More men go cold turkey. More men stop on nicotine blockers like gum and patches. More men succeed on...
View ArticleYale Searching For More Objective Way To Diagnose Autism
Getting an autism diagnosis can take months, even years of doctor’s visits, and the diagnosis depends largely on watching a child play. As a result, who gets put on the spectrum and who doesn’t can...
View ArticleHospitals Wake Up To The Need For Sleep
Clattering carts, overly bright lights and frequent disruptions make hospitals a tough place to get a good night’s sleep. But now, hospitals across Connecticut are launching efforts to help patients...
View ArticleWeight Loss Gets Harder, But Still Possible After 50
Last fall, Sharon Boland was worried she’d never lose the extra 70 pounds she was carrying. At age 54, everyone told her, it would be nearly impossible to slim down. iStock Photo.Combating weight gain...
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