Getting out of bed and using the toilet may be a relatively simple task for many people, but it becomes increasingly more difficult as we age. This happens because of one of the many changes in the body that come with aging: our muscles shrink and become weaker, a condition known as sarcopenia. Most people […]
A new study led by researchers at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center shows that many cases of high-risk, non-metastatic, hormone-dependent prostate cancer may be more advanced than previously thought. The study, published in , found that almost half of high-risk prostate cancer patients previously classified as non-metastatic on conventional imaging actually have metastatic […]
Prolonged sitting has long been associated with negative effects on physical and mental health. But new research reveals a surprising twist: not all sitting activities are harmful to the brain. In fact, some may even offer cognitive benefits. Scientists in the latest study examined the daily activity patterns of 397 adults over the age of […]
There’s a good chance that the end of the year has made you take stock of some of your New Year’s resolutions for 2024. Perhaps, like us, you bought a home spinning bike or rowing machine in January. Most likely, in March you realized that you used much less of it than you planned. And […]
In 2020, the federal minimum age for purchasing tobacco products was officially raised from 18 to 21, as an increasing number of states and localities across the country moved to raise the age of purchase for tobacco products to protect the health of young adults. One factor behind this change was a 2015 report by […]
Is quitting smoking one of your New Year’s resolutions? Breaking a habit can be hard, but what if something nudged you right before you turned on the light? Scientists have developed a new smartwatch app to help you quit smoking by reminding you when you’re about to smoke a cigarette. A research team from the […]
There is no doubt that exercise is there good for the heart. Regular exercise lowers blood pressure and cholesterol and reduces the risk of heart attack or stroke. However, sometimes it can be difficult to find the time (and motivation) to exercise. So what’s the least amount of exercise you can do while still maintaining […]
Scientists from Johns Hopkins Medicine have shown that people aged 60 and older with weakened immune systems -; primarily organ transplant recipients taking immunosuppressive drugs to reduce the risk of rejection and other people with immune system disorders -; do not respond as strongly to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines as people in the same […]
The New Year is just around the corner, and with it comes resolutions for a healthier year. If you’ve already committed to eating healthily in the coming year, be careful – obsessing over healthy eating can take a toll on your mental health and potentially lead to an eating disorder. Orthorexia nervosa (ON) is an […]
Next the news Catherine, Princess of Wales, recently released from prison, announced her cancer diagnosis in March 2024 personal update about his treatment, expressing relief that the chemotherapy was over. Every year, millions of people around the world receive chemotherapy – and this number is likely to increase. AND 2019 study estimates that the number […]