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

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

Using Virtual Reality to Improve Health

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

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Testing for Radon

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) 

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Growing Old at 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)

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Breastfeeding and Bone Health

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

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Artificial Light During Sleep Linked to Obesity

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)