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• Attention, Seniors: Drink More Water and Head Off Disease

  

  03/21/2019—Not drinking enough water is a common but under-recognized problem among American seniors that puts their health at risk, researchers say. More

• Health Tip: Signs of Learning Disabilities

  03/21/2019—Difficulty reading and writing is common for children and does not always indicate a learning disability. More

• Overdose Deaths From Fentanyl Soaring: Report

  

  03/21/2019—The number of Americans dying from overdoses of the powerful narcotic fentanyl rose 12-fold in recent years, health officials reported Thursday. More

• Strengthening Family Ties Through Online Gaming

  

  03/21/2019—Researchers at Concordia University in Montreal found that playing social network games, through Facebook for instance, offers family members a fun, common topic of conversation, and creates shared experiences, even though there's often no direct communication. More

• Eye-Soothing Tips for Computer Users

  

  03/20/2019—Screens: They're at work, at home and even in the palm of your hand. But stare too long at them and your eyes -- and mind -- could pay a price, experts warn. More

• Risk of Psychosis Varies With ADHD Meds, But Still Small: Study

  

  03/20/2019—Stimulant drugs used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) carry a small risk of a psychotic episode, but it appears to vary depending on which medication young people use, a new study finds. More

• Why Men Won't Mention Suicidal Thoughts to Their Doctor

  

  03/20/2019—Men may avoid talking with doctors about suicidal thoughts because they fear psychiatric hospitalization, researchers say. More

• Walk, Dance, Clean: Even a Little Activity Helps You Live Longer

  

  03/20/2019—Want a reason to get out of your comfy armchair? Even low levels of regular physical activity -- brisk walking, dancing or gardening -- can reduce your risk of premature death, a new study finds. More

• Many With Opioid Addiction Don't Get Meds That Can Help

  

  03/20/2019—Most people struggling with opioid addiction lack access to FDA-approved medications that can head off withdrawal symptoms and quell their cravings, a new report finds. More

• Reworked Nasal Flu Vaccine Looks Good for Kids, Pediatricians' Group Says

  

  03/20/2019—Good news for kids: Next flu season, you can avoid a painful needle jab and get the nasal vaccine spray instead, according to a leading U.S. pediatricians' group. More

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