-
2 weeks ago | 
health.usnews.com | Claire Wolters
Key Takeaways Studies show that owning a pet can provide mental health benefits to older adults, such as fighting loneliness and depressive symptoms and offering a sense of purpose. Owning a pet may have physical health benefits too. It can help increase physical activity and support cardiovascular health.
-
3 weeks ago | 
health.usnews.com | Claire Wolters
Key Takeaways There are various types of mental health professionals that can help you maintain emotional health and well-being. These professionals work in inpatient facilities, such as general hospitals and psychiatric facilities, and outpatient facilities, such as community mental health clinics, schools and private practices.
-
1 month ago | 
health.usnews.com | Claire Wolters |Christine Comizio
Key Takeaways Downsizing is the process of moving to a smaller home or residence, which can require people to declutter and get rid of things they no longer need. Older adults may need to downsize if they can no longer maintain or live safely in their home. Of course, the trick to to do this with dignity while preserving cherished memories and preparing for a new stage of life. It involves careful planning, emotional support and a focus on maintaining the essence of what truly makes a home.
-
1 month ago | 
health.usnews.com | Cheyenne Buckingham |Shanley Chien |Claire Wolters |Christine Comizio
Bethany Dohman, 29, vividly remembers her experience with appendicitis when she was 12 years old. “I was getting ready for bed and watching a movie in my bedroom when I started having what felt like a normal stomach ache, but it turned into a stabbing pain fairly quickly,” says Dohman, an attorney in Chicago, Illinois. She remembers telling her mom that evening that something didn’t feel right.
-
1 month ago | 
health.usnews.com | Claire Wolters
Getty ImagesAs people age, they may require more health care yet become less equipped to care for themselves. If this is true of one of your loved ones, it could be time to help them transition to a senior living community or nursing home. However, some people are uncomfortable with the idea of moving into a facility and may prefer to receive health care and social support nearby – or in their home.
-
1 month ago | 
health.usnews.com | Claire Wolters
If you have a history of trauma, you may experience vivid memories of traumatic events long after they’ve stopped happening. According to PTSD United, about 20% of individuals who have experienced a traumatic event end up developing post traumatic stress disorder. Processing, or thinking about, these memories can be emotionally challenging but may help you work through your trauma and de-escalate feelings of distress attached to your memory.
-
2 months ago | 
health.usnews.com | Claire Wolters
Pregnancy leads to big changes in your body – and that impact your hair too. Getty ImagesIf you are or have been pregnant, you may have noticed that your hair grew fuller as your stomach grew larger. But after you gave birth, your hair may have become thinner or clumps of it fell out in the shower. If that is the case, you’re probably experiencing postpartum hair loss, or telogen effluvium, which is common among new mothers.
-
2 months ago | 
health.usnews.com | Claire Wolters
As a kid, it’s hard to imagine life without adult care and guidance. It’s even harder to imagine providing care and guidance to adults. But as you age, the adults in your life grow older too. And eventually, you may find yourself taking on a parental role for parents of your own. Getty ImagesActing as a caregiver for a parent or loved one can be a fulfilling experience, but it is also hard work.
-
Feb 11, 2025 | 
health.usnews.com | Claire Wolters
Getty ImagesIV therapy has been used for decades in hospitals to treat a range of conditions, from dehydration to nutrient-absorption disorders, but it's increasingly offered at independent clinics and through house call-type services that pledge to help people feel better without clogging already-burdened emergency departments. IV hydration and vitamin therapies have gained popularity as a potential hangover remedy and as a favored wellness treatment among celebrities.
-
Feb 3, 2025 | 
health.usnews.com | Claire Wolters
Getty ImagesTrue or false? A trip to the doctor’s is guaranteed to make you feel better. The answer is false, unfortunately, as all-too-common issues like medical errors can send patients home feeling worse than when they entered – or, make them unable to leave at all. Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States, and refer to a range of mistakes made in health care settings including incorrect diagnosis, incorrect dispensing of medications and problems in surgery.
