(Carrick Pharmacy News) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the marketing of the first game-based digital therapeutic device to treat ADHD. In other words, this new treatment — called EndeavorRx — comes in the form of a video game. This is the first game-based device the FDA has approved to treat any …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) When the temperature and the time change, a type of depression called seasonal affective disorder (SAD) sets in for many people. But you don’t have to wait for the summer to stop feeling SAD. Read on to learn more about SAD and what you can do about it. What Is SAD? Seasonal …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) A new international report highlights the damage that exposure to tobacco does to developing children and calls for increased tobacco control measures. The new report, from the World Health Organization (WHO), looked at the effects of tobacco exposure in unborn babies and young children. In both cases, secondhand smoke appears to cause …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) Feeling stressed out? You might want to take a look at your diet. That’s because a new study has linked eating fruits and vegetables to lower perceived stress in adults. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), stress has increased over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, many persistent pre-pandemic stressors …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Kids who have obstructive sleep apnea face an increased risk of high blood pressure in their teen years, according to a new study. Compared to children who never had sleep apnea, those who did were three times more likely to develop high blood pressure as teens, this study found. The researchers behind …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) How you breathe while sleeping during early pregnancy may affect your risk for gestational diabetes. That’s a takeaway from a small study that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently funded. This research found that sleep-disordered breathing in early pregnancy was tied to a later risk of insulin resistance or difficulty processing …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) Binge drinking may increase your risk of going to the hospital for a serious heart problem, according to a new study. This new study is the first to tie drinking heavily to going to the hospital for a heart rhythm condition called atrial fibrillation (AFib) in a large study population. Because AFib …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Melatonin has caught on as an over-the-counter (OTC) sleep aid in a big way. But a sharp increase in dosage and frequency has raised some researchers’ concerns. That’s according to a recent research letter published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). Examining nationally representative data from long-term health and …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Even one small alcoholic drink each day may affect your risk of heart issues, a new study found. This study found that consuming a small amount of alcohol each day may lead to an increased risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib). AFib occurs when the heart beat becomes irregular. This condition can lead …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) With the holiday season in full swing, focusing on staying calm during the holidays can benefit you in many ways. Doing so can benefit your health and help you have a more enjoyable holiday. Here are some tips for finding calm during the chaos of the holidays. Set Realistic Goals Everyone wants …
