10 ways to help teens cope with stress, anxiety
According to the American Psychological Association, 90% of Gen Z โ which the U.S. Census classifies as people born from 1997 to 2013 โ in 2022 had experienced psychological or physical symptoms as a result of stress within a time period of one year.
Shortage of pediatric ICU beds amid early flu season, RSV cases
A Texas Department of State Health Services dashboard, updated Monday afternoon, shows just 42 available, staffed pediatric ICU beds across the state. In San Antonioโs region, which covers nearly 2.9 million people and stretches to the Mexican border, there were only nine available.
Are your naps helpful or harmful? These tips should help
Of all the special days we get each year, there probably isnโt a more appropriately timed one than National Napping Day, which is Monday. Itโs perfectly timed because due to daylight saving time on Sunday that sprang clocks forward, people lost an hour of sleep. AdBenefits of nappingSome of the perks of taking naps include:RelaxationIncreased alertnessImproved moodReduced fatigueImproved reaction time and memoryDrawbacks of nappingTwo main drawbacks of naps are sleep intertia, which can make someone feel disoriented after waking up from one, and the cause of nighttime sleep problems. For those who experience insomnia or poor quality of sleep at night, napping might further heighten those issues. Tips for taking napsTo best optimize naps, itโs best to do the following:
Medical expert gives tips on how to take control of heart health
As February is American Heart Month, itโs a time when the nation spotlights heart disease, the No. โProbably the most important one is family history for early heart disease,โ Reyna said. โIf a person in your family had heart disease, get checked and treated. Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death and heart disease in San Antonio. People who exercise actually lower their risk of heart disease and cancer and Alzheimerโs.
Vaccine hunting: This website wants to make sure COVID-19 shots donโt go to waste
A detail of the arm while inoculating the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to a doctor in an outpatient clinic. But instead of a type of animal, much of the hunting now has to do with finding COVID-19 vaccines before they are considered useless. That has led to the creation of a โvaccine hunterโ website to help people get their hands on doses before they are ruined. Under the section of the site called โHunting Tips,โ the site points out: โThese are just suggestions, and there is no guaranteed way to find soon-to-expire vaccines. Is this a site you would use to try and find a vaccine dose?
Some every day activities that can cause your heart harm
While COVID-19 and the flu still linger around, you may not even be thinking about the possibility of a bad heart. In fact, 72 percent of Americans donโt consider themselves at risk for heart disease. One study found people with high frequency hearing loss, caused by exposure to high-decibel noise, had nearly twice the risk of heart disease. โThe bacteria can affect your heart, your lungs, many systems of the body,โ said Larry Lieberman, DDS, at Dental Arts of Palm Harbor. High consumers were 20 percent more likely to have cardiovascular disease at any particular time than those who didnโt drink.
Heart disease is very real, donโt miss the signs
Since February is American Heart Month, KSAT is trying to help make people aware of their heart health. โMy father had just turned 55 when he had the one heart attack that took his life,โ Stewart said. Though heart disease can be genetic and come in many forms, it also may be preventable. โUnfortunately, with what diabetes does, it is one of the major risk factors for heart disease. If you have any questions on heart health, there are resources easily available at the American Heart Association.
Quiz: How much do you know about heart health?
How familiar are you with proper heart health? February is American Heart Month, a time when all people can focus on their cardiovascular health. What better time to learn about your health, improve your health or work toward becoming your best self? It could start with this quiz, below. Test your heart health knowledge today.
Healthy wine pairings for January
NAPA VALLEY โ Founder and winemaker of Fresh Vine Wine Jamey Whetstone is all about a low-carb, low-sugar wine. โOur wines help you to have your cake and eat it too,โ Whetstone said. Here are his Suggestions:โข Chardonnay: scallops with butter and vegetablesโข Pinot Noir: vegetable lasagnaโข Cabernet Sauvignon: hanger steakFor more wine pairings from Fresh Vine Wine, click here.
Feeling tense? With beer drinking and cursing, rage yoga can help
She said she stumbled on rage yoga through a Google search as she was going through a low point. "I absolutely loved (rage yoga). Duzich, who has a background in teaching yoga at mental health hospitals, said rage yoga is a good way to let go of things you're bottling up. Rage yoga classes are available online, too, if thereโs not a session near you yet, or youโre not comfortable going out. A certification program for rage yoga is also available, but those who are interested in that certification will need to have a pre-existing understanding of yoga and teaching yoga.
Pizza can be healthier choice in the morning than cereal, according to nutritionist
Can pizza actually be a healthy food to eat for breakfast? According to dietitian and nutritionist Chelsey Amer, yes it can. One tip to keep things relatively healthy: Use whole wheat or cauliflower crust for fiber and red sauce over white. And two, use vegetables or lean meats such as chicken, turkey sausage or Canadian bacon for toppings instead of fatty meat and fried toppings. Through these steps, pizza can actually be a healthier alternative than a traditional box of cereal in the morning.
Hot yoga 101: Everything to know, bring, prepare yourself for -- before your first class
Regardless of whether youโre trying to tone your muscles, shed a few pounds before bathing suit season, get stronger or healthier overall or increase your flexibility, most doctors and health experts would likely agree: yoga is truly an incredible workout.
5 apps to help you meditate when you need a break from this crazy world
While it would be great to have your toes in the sand on a peaceful beach, or be perched up on a mountainside with incredible views while you meditate and relax your mind, that canโt always be the case -- especially as we navigate through life during a pandemic.
Cheap, healthy foods to start buying and eating
When it comes to healthy eating it can sometimes be more expensive, compared to the dollar menu at your local fast food restaurant. Your standard can of tuna can also deliver a big portion of omega-3โs at just 96 cents a serving. Nutritionists say look for chunk light tuna, rather than the white albacore tuna. At about a dollar per serving, nutritionists say you can get your entire dayโs worth of Vitamin C in just a single orange. They are extremely versatile and can be scramble, boiled, and even made into a healthy omelet.
Study: female doctors get paid less than male doctors
A team of researchers at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and womenโs hospital say female doctors spend more time with patients discussing preventative care than male doctors. But, female doctors only make about 87-cents to the dollar compared to their male counterparts. Researchers found that women spend on average two minutes more with patients than men. The study also shows that female doctors report the highest rate of burnout โ and that it is likely connected to the type of work they do. The study says women face societal pressure to be kind and attentive while treating patients.
What are signs, symptoms, best treatments for Alzheimerโs disease? Expert weighs in
Alzheimerโs disease is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States, and deaths from it increased 146% between 2000 and 2018, according to the Alzheimerโs Association. In 2020, Alzheimerโs disease and other dementias will cost the United States $305 billion. By 2050, that figure is expected to reach $1.1 trillion, according to the Alzheimerโs Association. In light of that, many understandably wonder what the signs of Alzheimerโs disease are, what behaviors usually plague some with the disease and what is the best way to treat and socialize with someone suffering from Alzheimerโs disease. โThe last thing you want to do is correct somebody,โ Hochhalter said.
Never golfed, and not sure where to start? 11 notes that will make you feel more at ease
Are you ever flipping around on TV and you come across some sort of golf tournament? Golf looks pretty fun, and somewhat less strenuous than some of the other professional sports. Plus, golfing seems like an enjoyable group activity or a bucket-list item for a scenic vacation.
SA researchers warn of delayed danger in children with COVID-19
SAN ANTONIO A new study that UT Health San Antonio researchers are participating in is providing some new details about the inflammatory condition associated with children who get COVID-19. Dr. Alvaro Moreira, a neonatologist at UT Health San Antonio, said what was previously thought about MIS-C has changed dramatically in the months since it first showed up in New York in March. It's tricky since the latest research shows that 19% of the children had no symptoms of COVID-19 whatsoever, only to sicken suddenly weeks later. One more thing researchers at UT Health San Antonio are concerned about is an unusual surprise they find among the children who test positive for COVID-19. For a more detailed look at the new information regarding children and COVID-19 from UT Health San Antonio and the National Institutes of Health, click here.