Virtual reality for health | Radon | Aging at home | Breastfeeding and bone health | Light, sleep, and weight

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Thursday, July 11, 2019

 

Using Virtual Reality to Improve Health

A young girl wearing a virtual reality headset.

Researchers are testing virtual reality to help treat a variety of conditions. (From NIH News in Health)


Testing for Radon

Four hands holding a paper cut-out of a house.

Radon is a gas that can move from the ground into your home. A test can detect whether it’s at a harmful level. (From NIH’s NIEHS) 


Growing Old at Home

A caregiver assisting a senior woman in her home.

Staying in your own home as you grow older may be possible. Check out these tips for getting the help you’ll need. (From NIH’s NIA)


Breastfeeding and Bone Health

A mother holding her baby in the air.

A balanced diet with enough calcium, along with regular exercise and a healthy lifestyle, helps both mothers and their babies. (From NIH’s NIAMS)


Artificial Light During Sleep Linked to Obesity

A sleepy couple watching TV in bed.

A study found that women who slept with a TV or light on were more likely to gain weight and develop obesity. (From NIH Research Matters)