Ever feel like you’re not quite as sharp as you once were? While you think about that, I’m going to try and find my car keys...again. And, they’re in my hand...again. We all want to keep our brains healthy. But with no cure for Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, the best intervention is actually prevention: being social (go out for dinner with friends!), exploring creative pursuits (take that art class!), avoiding processed foods (put down the July 4th hot dog) and being physically active (dance class anyone?). Bret Stetka, author of A History of the Human Brain, says to know how to keep our brains in good shape now, we need to look back at how our brains evolved (it’s cool science, trust us). Read on to find out tips on how to keep your noodle noodling.
Reports of heart inflammation (myocarditis) in a small percentage of teens recently vaccinated for COVID-19 has some parents wondering if they should still get their kiddo vaccinated. The short answer? Yes, heck yes and yes again, say vaccine experts. "A choice not to get a vaccine is not a choice to avoid myocarditis," says Paul Offit, professor of pediatrics and a member of an FDA vaccine advisory committee. "It's a choice to take a different risk — and I would argue a more serious one" — of developing a bad case of COVID-19 or long COVID-19 or myocarditis as a result of COVID-19. Read on to find out more about myocarditis and why it’s better to get your teen vaccinated now.
The pandemic has taken a massive toll on people's mental health. But a new report by the CDC says the impact has been particularly devastating for unpaid caregivers of adults. Two-thirds of survey respondents who identified as unpaid caregivers said they experienced mental health challenges during the pandemic, such as symptoms of anxiety or depression, or suicidal thoughts. Read on for more on why this happened and who has been the most affected.
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The good news? The masks are starting to come off, the bars and backyard summer parties are rockin’, the kids are hanging out with their friends. You may even be thinking of going to a concert or traveling. Yay, right? Yes, it’s a definite time for cheering! But that means we’re breathing our germs all over each other again. So here come the colds and other viruses. Remember those? Yep, and there are some doozies out there this summer. Read on for five tips to keep your family healthy (a big one: keep your mask handy) or listen to the story.
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As a teen, Kayla Northam topped 300 pounds and started developing diabetes, liver and joint problems. She couldn't shop for clothes with friends, boys rejected her and her weight disqualified her from playing lacrosse or horseback riding. All that took a toll on her mental health. Her mother and doctor pushed diet and exercise but Northam says nothing worked because she was “just always hungry.” What finally did help? Bariatric surgery. Listen here to find out more about why many experts say it’s the best option for obese teens or read the story.
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Is the war on drugs just like a Miami Vice episode? Eh...not so much. And you probably know that. But all the TV we watch does influence how we think of the illegal drug trade. To trace how scripted TV shows have impacted the public's view of the war on drugs, NPR TV critic Eric Deggans spoke to a range of people in the industry, from the executive producer of Miami Vice to the author of the book that inspired Netflix's prison drama Orange Is the New Black. Read on to find out how TV has shaped our perceptions of drug policy.
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