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Vesting Ownership in Company Stock: A Sound Strategy for Start-Ups

If you’re not familiar with vesting, the idea is that when a firm is launched, instead of issuing stock outright to the founders, the stock is distributed over a period of time, typically three to four years, as the founder or founders “e... 

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99designs: Making Partnering with Freelancers the Essence of Its Disruptive Business Model

Start-ups typically have a variety of design needs including logo design, brochures, stationery, and business cards. Traditionally the most important design work, like a business’s logo, is either done by the business itself or contracted out to a ... 

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Thriving in a Crowded Industry by Creating Meaningful Value and Differentiation from Competitors

Firms do well in a crowded industry when two conditions exist: (1) they create meaningful value for customers at a fair price and (2) they effectively differentiate themselves from competitors. In fact, diminishing the impact of thre... 

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Shield your brain from decline

Use the SHIELD acronym to remember the lifestyle habits that will help protect your memory and thinking skills.

We are making encouraging progress in finding medications that prevent or even reverse cognitive decline. Until we get there, however, ... 

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Business Idea: Provide musicians a platform to reach out to their fan base to financially contribute to upcoming recordings or other musical projects.

Business Idea: Provide musicians a platform to reach out to their fan base to financially contribute to upcoming recordings or other musical projects.

Pitch: Musicians often have creative ideas for recordings or s... 

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Finding the Right Business Partner

One thing that becomes clear to many potential business founders, while conducting organizational feasibility analysis, is that they need one or more partners to help launch their business. You might be a Web developer who has a great idea for a Web ... 

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ScriptPad: Interesting Idea—But Will Doctors and Pharmacies Sign On?

To ScriptPad founder and CEO Shane Taylor, the problem his company solves is personal. Taylor’s father, who is fighting both heart disease and cancer, takes 26 different medications to fight his illnesses. Any mix-up or error associated with taking... 

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Want Help Fine-Tuning a Business Idea? Find a Mentor

Want Help Fine-Tuning a Business Idea? Find a Mentor

Fine-tuning a business idea isn’t easy. While fairly course-grained ideas are rather easy to develop, like creating a cell-phone that’s designed specifically for elderly peo... 

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Working Together: How Biotech Firms and Large Drug Companies Bring Pharmaceutical Products to Market

Large firms and smaller entrepreneurial firms play different roles in business and society and can often produce the best results by partnering with each other rather than acting as adversaries. The pharmaceutical industry is an excellent example of ... 

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Learning how to meditate

Meditation has been practiced for thousands of years and it continues to grow in popularity. This mindful practice can help aid anxiety and depression, chronic pain, cancer, bowel diseases, high blood pressure, insomnia, addiction and so much more.
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Learning how to meditate
PatientsLikeMe: Allowing People with Serious Diseases to Connect with One Another and Exchange Support and Advice

PatientsLikeMe: Allowing People with Serious Diseases to Connect with One Another and Exchange Support and Advice

Web: www.patientslikeme.com

Jamie a... 

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How Companies and Organizations Build Credibility and Trust

How Companies and Organizations Build Credibility and Trust

There are several ways companies and organizations can build credibility and trust. We present eight techniques that are essential in nearly all cases in the following list.

Te... 

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Business Idea: Provide a user-friendly, affordable, and effective platform for authors to self-publish books, and obtain real-time feedback on the books they’re working on.

Company: FastPencil

Web: www.fastpencil.com

Business Idea: Provide a user-friendly, affordable, and effective platform for authors to s... 

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Business Idea: Create a single place for music lovers to track or keep up with their favorite bands, so they’ll always know where and when the bands will be performing in their area.

Business Idea: Create a single place for music lovers to track or keep up with their favorite bands, so they’ll always know where and when the bands will be performing in their area.

In addition, create an online platform for c... 

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CREATING A NEW-VENTURE TEAM

Those who launch or found an entrepreneurial venture have an important role to play in shaping the firm’s business concept. Stated even more directly, it is widely known that a well-conceived business plan cannot get off the ground unless a firm ha... 

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CREATING A NEW-VENTURE TEAM
Discuss the differences among sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and limited liability companies.

When a business is launched, a form of legal entity must be chosen. Sole proprietorship, partnerships, corporations, and limited liability companies are the most common legal entities from which entrepreneurs make a choice. Choosing ... 

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Discuss the differences among sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and limited liability companies.
Airbnb: How Listening to Customers and Iterating the Business Model Helped Shape and Mold a Successful Start-up

Airbnb: How Listening to Customers and Iterating the Business Model Helped Shape and Mold a Successful Start-up

Web: www.airbnb.com

Introduction

It all st... 

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Airbnb: How Listening to Customers and Iterating the Business Model Helped Shape and Mold a Successful Start-up
Components of an effective business model

1. Core strategy (how a firm competes)

2. Strategic resources (how a firm acquires and uses its resources)

3. Partnership network (how a firm structures and nurtures its partnerships)

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Six distinct ways of making money online

Six distinct ways of making money online (the way an online company makes money largely defines its business model)

1. Affiliate programs

An affiliate program is a way for online merchants, like 1-800-FLOWERS, ... 

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COMPETITOR ANALYSIS

After a firm has gained an understanding of the industry and the target market in which it plans to compete, the next step is to complete a competitor analysis. A competitor analysis is a detailed analysis of a firm’s competition. It helps a firm u... 

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Some excellent ways to increase your self-awareness

1. Personal diaries

An excellent way to increase your self-awareness is to keep a diary. In it make a daily note of the important things that happen. Be honest and open with yourself. Be willing to reflect upon your beliefs, thoug... 

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Maintaining positive thoughts

• E. G. S. Emotional Guidance System - Your inner guide

It is said that the average human being has approximately 64,000 thoughts per day. Protecting all of your thoughts 24 hours a day can be a full-time job. There is a better way to gauge how ... 

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TECHNIQUES FOR GENERATING IDEAS

In general, entrepreneurs identify more ideas than opportunities because many ideas are typically generated to find the best way to capitalize on an opportunity. Several techniques can be used to stimulate and facilitate the generation of new ideas f... 

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The 3 sources of business ideas

1. Observing Trends

The first approach to identifying opportunities is to observe trends and study how they create opportunities for entrepreneurs to pursue. The most important trends to follow are economic trends, social trends, ... 

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The 3 sources of business ideas
Success depends on Well Concentrated Efforts

The Successful Lives Are the Concentrated Lives.  

Concentration means success, because you are better able to govern yourself and centralize your mind; you become more in earnest in what you do and this almost invariably improves your chances f... 

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Scientists Reveal Two Simple Words That Can Improve Your Relationship

The research found that greater levels of perceived gratitude protect couples from common stressors such as ineffective arguing and financial problems and promote relationship stability.

• The power of “thank you” – Feeling appreciated by ... 

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Scientists Reveal Two Simple Words That Can Improve Your Relationship
Study: People With Depression Are Less Likely To Have Children

Depression is a mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and lack of interest or pleasure in activities. It can also cause physical symptoms such as fatigue, changes in appetite and sleep patterns, and di... 

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Study: People With Depression Are Less Likely To Have Children
Writing a thank-you note is more powerful than you think

Writing thank-you notes is not just good manners. It can have a strong psychological effect for both the sender and receiver, suggests research published in the September 2018 issue of Psychological Science.

While most people consider showing an ... 

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Writing a thank-you note is more powerful than you think
Giving thanks can make you happier

Each holiday season comes with high expectations for a cozy and festive time of year. However, for many this time of year is tinged with sadness, anxiety, or depression. Certainly, major depression or a severe anxiety disorder benefits most from prof... 

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Eating Ultra-Processed “Ready-To-Eat-or-Heat” Foods Linked to Premature Death

A new study found that increased consumption of ultra-processed foods was associated with more than 10% of all-cause premature, preventable deaths in Brazil in 2019. This is especially alarming, because Brazilians consume far less of these products t... 

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Eating Ultra-Processed “Ready-To-Eat-or-Heat” Foods Linked to Premature Death
Study shows the power of 'thank you' for couples

Gratitude has been a trendy sentiment in recent years – sparking an industry of journals, knickknacks and T-shirts touting thankfulness as a positive force in individuals’ lives.

New research suggests that gratitude from one’s partner may be... 

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Mini relaxation technique to overcome grief

Dealing with grief and loss is extremely stressful. During this time it may help to take mini-relaxation breaks. If you have three minutes, try this: While seated, take a break to check your body for tension. Relax your facial muscles and allow your ... 

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Mini relaxation technique to overcome grief
Scientists: Put Down Your Devices and Let Your Mind Wander

Taking some time to just sit and think might be far more enjoyable than you expect.

People don’t realize how enjoyable it is to sit and think.

According to research from the American Psychological Association, people often underestimate how m... 

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Scientists: Put Down Your Devices and Let Your Mind Wander
Using digital media to relax is related to lower-quality parenting

Caregivers who consume digital media for relaxation are more likely to engage in negative parenting practices, according to a new multinational study.

The new study led by the University of Waterloo aimed to investigate the relationship between ... 

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Using digital media to relax is related to lower-quality parenting
Vitamin B6 supplements could reduce anxiety and depression

Taking high-dose Vitamin B6 tablets has been shown to reduce feelings of anxiety and depression by new research.

Scientists at the University of Reading measured the impact of high doses of Vitamin B6 on young adults and found that they reported ... 

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Cyberbullying puts targeted adolescents at risk for suicide, study suggests

Beyond the many stressors that young adolescents face, being a target of cyberbullying is an independent risk factor for suicide -- above and beyond traditional offline bullying, according to a study released Monday.

That's the finding of a new st... 

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Advance your self-awareness

  Yesterday at 12:27 PM

Self-awareness—being in tune with your emotions—may sound fairly straightforward and simple. But people tend to overestimate their level of self-awareness.

Of course, we're all deeply emotional beings. Even if you think you're in touch with your emotions—perhaps you're someone who cries or laughs eas­ily—you may not recognize the full spectrum of all your feelings without digging a little deeper.

Becoming more self-aware is one of the benefits of mindfulness—the practice of focusing on the here and now and accepting whatever arises in our awareness without judgment. For a prac...   Continue reading ››







Eat these fruits for their anti-inflammatory benefits

  2 weeks ago (Sat, Nov 25, 2023 at 09:17 PM)

They're nature's original desserts. And naturally sweet fruits are essential in protecting our bodies from disease.

Eating at least one-and-a-half to two cups of diverse fruits every day can boost antioxidant activity. Fruits are particularly abundant in anti-inflammatory compounds, which are important in protecting our bodies from heart disease, diabetes, and certain forms of cancer and bowel disease.

How to get enough healthful fruits in your diet? One strategy is to eat with the seasons, choosing grapes and stone fruits in the summer, apples and pears in the fall, persimmons and pomeg...   Continue reading ››







Scientists Have Discovered a New Cause of Parkinson’s Disease

  2 weeks ago (Sat, Nov 25, 2023 at 09:00 PM)

A recent study has revealed that mitochondrial DNA damage plays a crucial role in the progression of Parkinson’s disease, leading to widespread brain damage and the possibility of early diagnosis through blood tests. This discovery opens new avenues for treatment and the potential for blood-based biomarkers, with further research focused on therapeutic strategies to counteract mitochondrial dysfunctions.

A major discovery sheds light on the underlying mechanisms of Parkinson’s disease, opening the door for novel therapeutic approaches down the line.

Until recently, o...   Continue reading ››







Red Meat Might Not Be So Bad for You After All

  2 weeks ago (Sat, Nov 25, 2023 at 08:54 PM)

Research from the USDA/ARS Children’s Nutrition Research Center has revealed that red meat consumption may not be directly linked to inflammation, contrary to some prior studies. The team used cross-sectional data from older adults and found that after adjusting for BMI, there was no connection between red meat and inflammation markers. Dr. Alexis Wood emphasizes that any dietary recommendations about red meat should be based on solid scientific evidence.

Inflammation is a risk factor for many chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease (CVD), and the impact of diet on inflammation...   Continue reading ››







The Cooking Advantage: Nine Vegetables That Offer More Nutrition When Cooked

  3 weeks ago (Mon, Nov 20, 2023 at 11:25 AM)

Recent trends in raw food diets overlook the fact that some vegetables are more nutritious when cooked. Cooking methods like steaming or roasting can enhance the availability of essential nutrients in vegetables such as asparagus, mushrooms, and spinach. This process releases important vitamins and antioxidants, which are sometimes trapped within the vegetables’ cell walls. Although cooking can reduce certain vitamins like vitamin C, the overall nutrient absorption is often increased, benefiting aspects like immune function, bone growth, and cancer prevention.

Cooked vegetables, i...   Continue reading ››







Depression rate by country

  3 weeks ago (Wed, Nov 15, 2023 at 06:12 PM)

1. Greenland - 6.61%
2. Greece - 6.52%
3. Spain - 6.04%
4. Portugal - 5.88%
5. Palestine - 5.75%
5. Tunisia - 5.75%
7. Bahrain - 5.52%
8. Morocco - 5.49%
9. Iran - 5.48%
10. Lithuania - 5.42%
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11. Ukraine - 5.25%
12. Monaco - 5.21%
13. Latvia - 5.16%
16. Suriname - 5.1%
17. Estonia - 5.09%
19. Lebanon - 5.06%
20. Australia - 5.05%
21. Belarus - 5.04%
22. United Kingdom - 5.02%
24. Finland - 5.00%
25. Ireland - 4.99%
26. Sweden - 4.98%
29. USA - 4.92%
30. Kuwait - 4.90%
31. Saudi Arabia - 4.90%
33. France - 4.74%
34. Switzerland - 4.72%
35. Bangladesh - 4.67%
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Monitoring blood pressure at home? Make sure you follow these steps

  4 weeks ago (Sat, Nov 11, 2023 at 04:47 PM)

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Learning how to take accurate at-home measurements can help your doctor diagnose or treat high blood pressure — a common condition that can harm the heart, kidneys, and brain.

When was the last time you had your blood pressure checked? All adults should have this simple test at least once a year.

If a blood pressure reading at your doctor's office is elevated — that is, higher than a healthy range — current guidelines from the US Preventive Services Task Force recommend repeating the measurement outside of a clinic setting before starting treatment. But that's not ...   Continue reading ››







Age and muscle loss

  4 weeks ago (Sat, Nov 11, 2023 at 04:07 PM)

As the years pass, muscle mass in the body generally shrinks, and strength and power decline. The pro­cess begins earlier than you might think. Sarcope­nia—defined as age-related muscle loss—can begin at around age 35 and occurs at a rate of 1-2 percent a year for the typical person. After age 60, it can accelerate to 3 percent a year. The loss may be mild, moderate, or severe—or muscles can remain in the normal range.

But on average, adults who don’t do regular strength training can expect to lose 4 to 6 pounds of muscle per decade. (And most people don’t see the number on the...   Continue reading ››







How to add core exercises to your workout routine

  1 month ago (Sun, Nov 05, 2023 at 02:43 PM)

Core exercises are good for more than just building strong abdominal muscles. These efficient exercises can improve your posture, make everyday activities such as bending or twisting much easier, reduce low back pain, and even improve your balance and lessen the risk of falling. Core work should be part of a well-rounded workout routine.

A basic workout plan

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, a balanced exercise plan includes:

• At least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity, 75 minutes ...   Continue reading ››







Exercise can boost your memory and thinking skills

  1 month ago (Sun, Nov 05, 2023 at 02:05 PM)

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Moderate-intensity exercise can help improve your thinking and memory in just six months.

Exercise benefits health in so many ways. It preserves muscle strength; keeps your heart strong; maintains a healthy body weight; and staves off chronic diseases such as diabetes.

But exercise can also boost memory and thinking skills. "There's a lot of science behind this," says Dr. Scott McGinnis, an instructor in neurology at Harvard Medical School.

Exercise stimulates physiological changes in the body such encouraging production of growth factors — chemicals that affect the growth of new bl...   Continue reading ››







Revealing the Hidden Causes: Yale Study Uncovers Key to 90% of Mysterious Pregnancy Losses

  1 month ago (Sun, Nov 05, 2023 at 01:15 PM)

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Yale research reveals that placental examination can determine the cause of 90% of previously unexplained pregnancy losses, offering a pathway for improved pregnancy care and emotional relief for affected families.

Researchers from Yale have demonstrated that placental examination resulted in the accurate pathologic determination of more than 90% of previously unexplained pregnancy losses, a discovery that they say may inform pregnancy care going forward.

The findings were recently published in the journal Reproductive Sciences.

Statistics on Pregnancy Losses

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Scientists Discover Even More Reasons To Eat Fiber

  1 month ago (Sun, Nov 05, 2023 at 12:18 PM)

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Recent research emphasizes the health benefits of insoluble fiber, revealing that plant sources of this fiber contain unique bioactives. These bioactives are linked to reduced risks of various diseases such as cardiovascular ailments, cancer, and Type 2 diabetes. While fiber’s importance for gut health is well-acknowledged, the study suggests the need to recognize the broader health benefits provided by the bioactives in fiber-rich plants. The findings also propose opportunities to fortify processed foods using these fiber sources, potentially enhancing their nutritional value.

Health pro...   Continue reading ››







New Cambridge Research: Simple Blood Test Can Help Diagnose Bipolar Disorder

  1 month ago (Sun, Nov 05, 2023 at 11:48 AM)

Researchers from the University of Cambridge have combined an online psychiatric evaluation with a blood test to enhance the diagnosis of bipolar disorder. This innovative approach uses biomarkers to differentiate between bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder, addressing the common misdiagnosis problem. The research highlights the potential of the blood test to expedite and refine the diagnostic process, offering a promising tool in mental health diagnostics.

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a novel approach to enhancing the diagnosis of bipolar disorder. T...   Continue reading ››







Unlocking Longevity Secrets: How a Diabetes Drug Promises Longer Life

  1 month ago (Wed, Nov 01, 2023 at 09:16 PM)

Researchers have found that metformin, a commonly prescribed drug for type 2 diabetes, can extend lifespan in C. Elegans, a model organism. The drug achieves this by stimulating the production of ether lipids, a component of cell membranes. Studies on C. elegans revealed that enhancing the production of these lipids, whether through drug interventions or by altering genes, results in a longer lifespan. While these findings are promising, further studies on mammalian models are needed to determine their implications for human health.

Metformin, a widely prescribed drug for type 2 diabetes, n...   Continue reading ››







What is cognitive reserve?

  1 month ago (Wed, Nov 01, 2023 at 08:55 PM)

You can think of cognitive reserve as your brain's ability to improvise and find alternate ways of getting a job done. It reflects how agile your brain is in pulling in skills and capacities to solve problems and cope with challenges. Cognitive reserve is developed by a lifetime of education and curiosity.

The concept of cognitive reserve originated in the late 1980s, when researchers described individuals with no apparent symptoms of dementia who were nonetheless found at autopsy to have brain changes consistent with advanced Alzheimer's disease. These individuals did not show symptoms ...   Continue reading ››







Monitoring blood pressure at home? Make sure you follow these steps

  1 month ago (Fri, Oct 27, 2023 at 09:59 PM)

Learning how to take accurate at-home measurements can help your doctor diagnose or treat high blood pressure — a common condition that can harm the heart, kidneys, and brain.

When was the last time you had your blood pressure checked? All adults should have this simple test at least once a year.

If a blood pressure reading at your doctor's office is elevated — that is, higher than a healthy range — current guidelines from the US Preventive Services Task Force recommend repeating the measurement outside of a clinic setting before starting treatment. But that's not ...   Continue reading ››







Improve your balance by walking

  1 month ago (Fri, Oct 27, 2023 at 09:22 PM)

Balance is a one of the senses that we often take for granted—until we lose it. In our 50s and 60s, we may notice that our bodies feel less stable. Gradual changes linked to growing older—such as loss of muscle mass, lack of flexibility, slower reflexes, and worsening eyesight, and even certain medical conditions and medications —can affect our sense of balance.

Poor balance often leads to falls, which can cause head injuries and other disabling injuries. Hip fractures, in particular, can lead to serious health complications and threaten independence.

How walking can help...   Continue reading ››







Enjoy time online? It may be linked to lower dementia risk

  1 month ago (Fri, Oct 27, 2023 at 06:14 PM)

Whiling away a few hours online by posting on social media, playing games, and surfing websites can certainly feel relaxing. But if you're wary that it's just a time sink, think again: using the Internet regularly may be linked to a lower risk of dementia, according to a new observational study.

The study, published online May 3, 2023, by the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, tracked more than 18,000 people (average age 55, 54% women) for an average of eight years. Every other year, researchers asked participants about their Internet use and administered cognitive testing. Nearly ...   Continue reading ››







Mastering memory maintenance

  1 month ago (Fri, Oct 27, 2023 at 06:07 PM)

You know something's important to you when you can't seem to get it out of your mind. For many of us as we age, staying sharp seems to be that thing — a priority that becomes increasingly pressing as we hear frightening projections that dementia will affect nine million Americans ages 65 and older by 2030 and 12 million by 2040.

"There's more focus on this now because medical science has done a relatively good job of treating heart disease and cancer, but made fewer strides in addressing memory disorders such as dementia," says Dr. Andrew Budson, a lecturer in neurology at Harvard Medical...   Continue reading ››







5 foods that fight high cholesterol

  2 months ago (Sun, Oct 22, 2023 at 09:21 PM)

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Your diet clearly plays a role in determining your cho­lesterol levels. In fact, changing what you eat can lower your cholesterol and improve the composition of the armada of fats floating through your bloodstream. Fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and "good fats" are all part of a heart-healthy diet. But some foods are particularly good at helping bring down cholesterol.

How? Some cholesterol-lowering foods deliver a good dose of soluble fiber, which binds cholesterol and its precursors in the digestive system and drags them out of the body before they get into circulation.

Ot...   Continue reading ››







Standing tai chi calisthenics

  2 months ago (Sun, Oct 22, 2023 at 06:00 PM)

Standing tai chi calisthenics is a simplified form of tai chi that emphasizes strength, balance, and flexibility. It is a good way to get started with tai chi or to add a new dimension to your existing practice.

Standing tai chi calisthenics exercises are typically performed in a standing position and involve slow, controlled movements. The exercises are designed to strengthen the major muscle groups, improve balance, and increase range of motion. 







Traditional tai chi elements

  2 months ago (Sun, Oct 22, 2023 at 05:56 PM)

Traditional tai chi is a complex and multifaceted art form that has been practiced for centuries. It is rooted in Chinese philosophy and martial arts, and it is characterized by its slow, flowing movements and emphasis on internal power.

Traditional tai chi can be practiced for a variety of reasons, including health, fitness, self-defense, and personal development. It has been shown to have a number of health benefits, including improving cardiovascular health, reducing stress levels, and enhancing balance and coordination. 







For mellow movement that helps your heart, try tai chi

  2 months ago (Sun, Oct 22, 2023 at 05:46 PM)

Most people recognize that exercise is one of the best ways to boost cardiovascular health. But what if traditional exercise seems either too challenging or otherwise inaccessible — or maybe even boring? Or perhaps you're recovering from a heart attack or other medical problem and need to ease back into activity. If so, tai chi might be worth a try.

"Tai chi is a gentle, adaptable practice that features flowing movements combined with breathing and cognitive focus," says Dr. Peter Wayne, associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and medical editor of the Harvard Special He...   Continue reading ››







Improving your mobility

  2 months ago (Wed, Oct 18, 2023 at 01:45 PM)

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It can’t be emphasized enough: engaging in physical activity is the single most important thing you can do to maintain mobility and independence, no matter your age or your health status. It can help you control your weight. It’s the key to keeping your muscles and bones strong, your joints working properly, your heart healthy, and your metabolism revved.

The more you move, the better your strength and balance will be, and the less likely you will be to fall or lose the ability to perform basic daily functions. And that’s on top of all the other health benefits of regular exercise, su...   Continue reading ››







Memory Magic: New Study Reveals Unexpected Benefits of Antidepressants

  2 months ago (Wed, Oct 18, 2023 at 01:28 PM)

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New research indicates that antidepressants may decrease negative memories and improve memory function in those with depression. The study highlights the unknowns in how antidepressants work and their often limited efficacy. The research, which included 48 participants on antidepressants, underscores the need for further study on the cognitive impacts of these medications, with ongoing research looking into the brain’s responses to them.

New research from Rice University finds that antidepressants may actually reduce negative memories in individuals suffering from depression while improvi...   Continue reading ››







The best exercises for your bones

  2 months ago (Wed, Oct 18, 2023 at 12:45 PM)

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Just like every part of your body, your bones need maintenance to be healthy and strong. Exercise is one of the pillars of bone care and fall prevention. By taking steps now, you can help maintain the bone mass you have and may even build a little more, reducing your risk of debili­tating fractures later in life.

Certain types of exercise can increase muscle mass, which in turn enhances strength, muscle control, bal­ance, and coordination. Good balance and coordination can mean the difference between falling—and suffering a fracture—and staying on your feet. In fact, strong evidence s...   Continue reading ››







Scientists Discover New Health Benefits of Grapes

  2 months ago (Sat, Oct 14, 2023 at 01:23 PM)

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A recent study discovered that the consumption of grapes for 16 weeks enhanced eye health markers in older adults. This is backed by earlier research suggesting the benefits of grapes in protecting the retinal structure. The study revealed that grapes, rich in antioxidants, help improve Macular Pigment Optical Density (MPOD) and reduce harmful AGEs, contributing to better eye health.

Consuming grapes improved macular pigment accumulation and downregulated harmful biomarkers.

In a recent randomized, controlled human study, consuming grapes for 16 weeks improved key marker...   Continue reading ››







Social Media vs. Science: How TikTok’s Health Tips Fail Millions of Women

  2 months ago (Sat, Oct 14, 2023 at 01:15 PM)

Most gynecologic cancer information on TikTok is misleading or false, with a study showing 73% of content is inaccurate. The research also highlights racial disparities in the shared content, emphasizing the need for reputable and accurate sources.

Millions of women are seeking health advice on gynecologic cancers through the social media app TikTok. However, a recent study from The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, published in Gynecologic Oncology, reveals that much of this information is either ...   Continue reading ››







Are you wasting money on supplements?

  2 months ago (Sat, Oct 14, 2023 at 12:58 PM)

One of the top reasons people take supplements is the promise of better heart health. But for the most part, it’s an empty promise.

If your daily routine involves swallowing a multivitamin, fish oil capsule, or other dietary supplement, you’re far from alone. At least half of Americans say they take supplements, and multivitamins are the most popular by a long shot.

Longtime Heart Letter subscribers may recall our coverage about the dearth of evidence that vitamin and mineral supplements can prevent cardiovascular disease, even in people who have poor diets. Earlier ...   Continue reading ››







Safe, joyful movement for people of all weights

  2 months ago (Sat, Oct 14, 2023 at 12:46 PM)

A study suggests fear of falls or injury makes exercise harder for some people with obesity.

A simple word we all hear often — exercise — makes many people cringe. Unhappy childhood memories of school sports or gym classes, flat-out physical discomfort, guilty reluctance, or trouble finding time or pleasurable activities may help explain this. Additionally, for some people with obesity, fear of falling or injury is a high barrier to activity, recent research suggests.

That finding has important implications for health and well-being. So, how can we make movement safe...   Continue reading ››







How does exercise affect blood pressure?

  2 months ago (Sat, Oct 14, 2023 at 12:37 PM)

Q. Does exercise raise or lower your blood pressure? And what's the best type of exercise for blood pressure?

A. While you are exercising, your blood pressure (along with your pulse) goes up, to supply the additional blood flow that your exercising muscles need. Otherwise, regular exercise lowers your blood pressure throughout the day.

Besides lowering your blood pressure, regular exercise reduces your risk of heart disease, many kinds of cancer (including breast and colon cancer), diabetes, obesity, kidney failure, osteoporosis, and gallstones. And, by the way, it also protects your abi...   Continue reading ››







Ways to reduce your breast cancer risk

  2 months ago (Fri, Oct 13, 2023 at 09:40 AM)

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This is how you can prevent breast cancer:

• Don't smoke
• Control your weight
• Limit or avoid alcohol
• Breastfeed
• Be physically active
• Avoid exposure to radiations

And remember: Timely diagnosis saves lives. 







የጦስኝ የጤና ጥቅሞች

  2 months ago (Thu, Oct 12, 2023 at 03:35 PM)

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በውስጡ ቅባት፣ ፕሮቲን አለው። ካርቦሃይድሬት፣ ቫይታሚን ኤ፣ ዲ ፣ ቢ6 እና ሲ እንዲሁም ማግኒዚየም፣ ብረት ፣ ፋይበር እና ካልሲየም ይዟል፡፡

➡️ከፍተኛ የደም ግፊትን በእጅጉ ይቀንሳል፡- የተለያዩ ጥናቶች እንደሚጠቁሙት ጦስኝ ስብ የጋገሩ የደም ቧንቧዎች በማስፋት ደም ያለምን መጨናነቅ በትቧዎቹ ውስጥ በቀላሉ እንዲዘዋወር በማድረግ ከፍተኛ የደም ግፊት መቀ...   Continue reading ››







የዝንጅብል የጤና በረከቶች

  2 months ago (Wed, Oct 11, 2023 at 06:30 AM)

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ዝንጅብል በጥሬው ፣በሻይ፣በጭማቂ መልክና እንደ ምግብ ማጣፈጫ ቅመምነት ያገለግላል፡፡

ዝንጅብል በተለያየ መንገድ ለምግብነት ጥቅም ላይ የሚውል ቢሆንም የተሻለ የጤና ጥቅም የሚኖረው በጥሬው መመገብ እንደሆነ ጥናቶች ያስረዳሉ ፡፡

ዝንጅብል ለጤና ጠቃሚ የሆኑ ቫይታሚን ሲ፣ ማግኒዚየም እና ፖታሺየም እንዲሁም ‘ጅንጅሮል’ የተባለ ለመድሃኒትነት የሚውል እጅግ...   Continue reading ››







Meditation and a relaxation technique to lower blood pressure

  2 months ago (Sun, Oct 08, 2023 at 08:47 AM)

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Several practices that help calm the mind can also lower blood pressure. All are types of meditation, which use different methods to reach a state sometimes described as "thoughtful awareness" or "restful alertness."

Researchers are now beginning to better understand how these mental changes affect the cardiovascular system. A number of well-designed studies show that meditation can modestly lower blood pressure, according to an American Heart Association scientific statement published in the journal Hypertension.

Blood pressure benefits of quieting the brain

A relate...   Continue reading ››







Are certain fruits healthier than others?

  2 months ago (Fri, Oct 06, 2023 at 10:17 AM)

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Differences between fruits

Just like other foods, different fruits have different nutrient values. Generally, whole fruits are good sources of fiber while fruit juices are not. And one cup of fruit juice, even 100% fruit juice, has a lot more sugar than one piece or one serving of whole fruit. In addition, whole fruits are more satiating than juices. When meeting the recommended fruit and vegetable intake, it is better to eat them (whole) than drink them (juice). However, one should not completely avoid drinking juice — if it is 100% juice — but you should limit consump...   Continue reading ››







Building a plan for healthy eating

  2 months ago (Fri, Oct 06, 2023 at 09:17 AM)

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By now you know generally what types of food a healthy diet includes. But it can take time to reframe your mental image of a healthy meal. Over the years, many of us have become used to thinking of the hunk of meat in the center of our plates as "dinner."

The salad or vegetables on the side were fine add-ons, but not the star attraction. Changing your dinner plate starts with changing your idea of what a plateful of healthy food should look like.

A healthy plate

To eat healthy foods at home, it might be easier to think about what should be on your plate. Here's some g...   Continue reading ››







Safe, joyful movement for people of all weights

  2 months ago (Sat, Sep 30, 2023 at 12:46 PM)

A study suggests fear of falls or injury makes exercise harder for some people with obesity.

A simple word we all hear often — exercise — makes many people cringe. Unhappy childhood memories of school sports or gym classes, flat-out physical discomfort, guilty reluctance, or trouble finding time or pleasurable activities may help explain this. Additionally, for some people with obesity, fear of falling or injury is a high barrier to activity, recent research suggests.

That finding has important implications for health and well-being. So, how can we make movement safe...   Continue reading ››







Healthy eating for blood sugar control

  2 months ago (Sat, Sep 30, 2023 at 12:30 PM)

If you have diabetes, your healthy eating plan should not be that different from a healthy eating plan for someone without diabetes. In fact, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) echoes the dietary guidelines recommended for the general public: A diet centered on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes (peas and beans), and low-fat dairy products.

How carbs fit in

However, you'll want to pay special attention to your carbohydrate intake. For most people with diabetes, carbohydrates should account for about 45% to 55% of the total calories you eat each day.

Make ...   Continue reading ››







Can you feel younger than your age?

  2 months ago (Sat, Sep 30, 2023 at 12:21 PM)

A positive attitude about aging can help your mind and body feel younger and healthier.

You've probably met some older people who boast "I feel like I'm 30!" or "I don't feel my age!" They tend to be positive, optimistic, and energetic.

But do they actually feel young and healthy, or is it wishful thinking?

"People with more positive attitudes about growing old tend to live longer and healthier lives than those with negative thoughts about aging," says Dr. David Sinclair, professor of genetics at Harvard Medical School.

Thoughts on aging

Researc...   Continue reading ››







4 serious age-related eye problems

  2 months ago (Sun, Sep 24, 2023 at 11:43 AM)

Like the rest of your body, your eyes naturally change throughout your life. Unfortunately, many people are not conscientious about caring for their eyes and often neglect to visit an ophthalmologist for routine eye exams as they get older.

Growing older contributes to a number of eye changes that need to be monitored. These are four of the most common eye conditions that can develop with age:

Cataract. This clouding of the lens usually devel­ops slowly over many years. You may not notice the cloudiness until it blocks your central line of sight and impairs your vision....   Continue reading ››







The Hidden Danger: Air Pollution’s Link to Breast Cancer Risk

  2 months ago (Sun, Sep 24, 2023 at 11:27 AM)

Researchers from the National Institutes of Health have discovered a correlation between high levels of particulate air pollution and an increased risk of breast cancer.

NIH researchers combined historical air quality data with breast cancer data from large U.S. study.

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that living in an area with high levels of particulate air pollution was associated with an increased incidence of breast cancer. The study, published on September 11 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, is one of the largest studies ...   Continue reading ››







4 ways to improve focus and memory

  3 months ago (Sat, Sep 23, 2023 at 08:39 AM)

If you find it harder to focus your attention and absorb information as you age, you're not imagining it. Normal aging leads to gradual changes in many skills associated with thinking and memory. In fact, research shows that memory loss begins as early as age 45.

The slowdown in processing can lead to a bottleneck of information entering your short-term memory, reducing the amount of information that can be acquired and encoded into long-term memory.

The good news is that you can improve focus and attention. Try these four strategies to help you tune out distractions and improve your abi...   Continue reading ››







Weekly aerobic exercise may help reduce flu and pneumonia deaths

  3 months ago (Sat, Sep 23, 2023 at 08:29 AM)

Flu season runs from October through April. Getting the annual flu vaccine when it is available (usually in late September) can offer protection. In addition, doing enough aerobic exercise may help reduce the risk of dying from flu or pneumonia, according to a study published online May 16, 2023, by the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

Guidelines advise people to do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week. Researchers examined exercise data collected from 577,909 adults from 1998 to 2018 who were followed for an average of nine years. They found that people w...   Continue reading ››







Daily Consumption of Sugary Drinks Linked to Increased Risk of Liver Cancer and Chronic Liver Disease

  3 months ago (Mon, Sep 18, 2023 at 12:04 PM)

Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital studied the link between sugar-sweetened beverages and the risk of liver cancer and chronic liver disease mortality. The study found that postmenopausal women consuming daily sugar-sweetened drinks had a significantly higher risk of these liver-related outcomes compared to those consuming fewer drinks.

Around 65% of U.S. adults drink sugar-sweetened beverages on a daily basis.

Around 65% of American adults regularly consume beverages sweetened with sugar. Chronic liver disease stands as a predominant source of illness and d...   Continue reading ››







A Health Paradigm Shift: Prescription for Free Fruits and Vegetables Linked to Better Heart Health

  3 months ago (Mon, Sep 18, 2023 at 11:15 AM)

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A comprehensive study reveals that prescriptions for free produce significantly improved health indicators such as blood pressure, blood sugar, and BMI among adults. By allowing doctors to prescribe fruits and vegetables alongside traditional medications, produce prescription programs have not only increased fruit and vegetable consumption but also alleviated food insecurity and enhanced the overall health status of participants.

Prescriptions for free produce were associated with reduced blood pressure, blood sugar, and body mass index, finds a new study in Circulation: Cardiovascu...   Continue reading ››







FDA approves new over-the-counter gel for erectile dysfunction

  3 months ago (Mon, Sep 18, 2023 at 11:00 AM)

Men will soon have a new option for treating erectile dysfunction (ED) that supposedly works faster than regular ED medication — and is available without a prescription. In June, the FDA approved the over-the-counter sale of MED3000 (Eroxon), a topical gel treatment for ED. MED3000 is supplied in single-use tubes. The contents are rubbed onto the head of the penis immediately before sexual intercourse.

The gel contains a combination of volatile solvents which, when applied to the head of the penis, evaporate rapidly, stimulating nerve endings through an initial cooling effect, followed by...   Continue reading ››







Scientists Warn: Common Household Cleaning Products Emit Hundreds of Hazardous Chemicals

  3 months ago (Mon, Sep 18, 2023 at 10:49 AM)

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A study by the Environmental Working Group has identified potential health risks from VOCs in household cleaning products. Analyzing 30 products, the research found 530 VOCs, with 193 deemed hazardous. These compounds compromise indoor air quality and are associated with health issues, especially in cleaning industry workers.

Household cleaning products contain hazardous VOCs, posing health risks and contributing to air pollution. Green and fragrance-free products are safer alternatives.

A peer-reviewed study by scientists from the Environmental Working Group has found u...   Continue reading ››







Want a stronger core? Skip the sit-ups

  3 months ago (Mon, Sep 18, 2023 at 10:34 AM)

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Sit-ups once ruled as the way to tighter abs and a slimmer waistline. While "planks" were merely flooring. Now plank exercises, in which you assume a position and hold it, are the gold standard for working your core. While classic sit-ups and crunches have fallen out of favor.

Why planks over sit-ups?

One reason is that sit-ups are hard on your back. They push your curved spine against the floor and work your hip flexors, the muscles that run from the thighs to the lumbar vertebrae in the lower back. When the hip flexors are too strong or too tight, they tug on the lower...   Continue reading ››







Addressing poor sleep may help heart health

  3 months ago (Wed, Sep 13, 2023 at 05:07 PM)

Growing evidence suggests that poor sleep is linked to a host of health problems, including a higher risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. Now, a recent study on people in midlife finds that having a combination of sleep problems — such as trouble falling asleep, waking up in the wee hours, or sleeping less than six hours a night — may nearly triple a person's risk of heart disease.

"These new findings highlight the importance of getting sufficient sleep," says sleep specialist Dr. Lawrence Epstein, assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. ...   Continue reading ››







Hormone Therapy May Cause Heartburn, Difficulty Swallowing, and Chest Pain

  3 months ago (Wed, Sep 13, 2023 at 04:31 PM)

A new meta-analysis indicates a significant association between hormone therapy (HT) usage and increased risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), especially with estrogen use or combined estrogen-progestogen therapy, based on five studies involving over one million participants. The study, which offers clarity on the long-debated connection between HT and GERD in postmenopausal women, prompts further research and encourages preventive lifestyle strategies for women considering HT to mitigate GERD symptoms.

New analysis reveals a significant link between previous or ongoing ho...   Continue reading ››







Shield your brain from decline

  3 months ago (Sun, Sep 10, 2023 at 10:16 PM)

Use the SHIELD acronym to remember the lifestyle habits that will help protect your memory and thinking skills.

We are making encouraging progress in finding medications that prevent or even reverse cognitive decline. Until we get there, however, the most powerful way to protect the brain is to live a healthy lifestyle. The healthy habits to include are summed up with the acronym SHIELD, developed by neuroscientist Rudolph Tanzi, co-director of the McCance Center for Brain Health at Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital. Here’s what SHIELD means.

Sleep at least seve...   Continue reading ››







When fatigue leaves you drained, depleted, and dumbfounded

  3 months ago (Sun, Sep 10, 2023 at 09:58 PM)

If you feel as though you're dragging through your days feeling weary, weak, and listless, fatigue has arrived at your doorstep.

But what's the line between feeling fatigued and merely tired? Fatigue means no amount of sleep helps you feel refreshed. Forget about mustering joie de vivre — you can barely get through the day without becoming exhausted.

"Being tired or sleepy is different from fatigue," says Dr. Daniel Sands, a primary care doctor at Harvard-affiliated Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. "It's true they can overlap, because if you're not getting enough sleep, you'll fee...   Continue reading ››







To combat fatigue, rise up and exercise

  3 months ago (Sun, Sep 10, 2023 at 09:49 PM)

When you're tired, the last thing you may feel like doing is exercising. Yet that's exactly what can help break the cycle of persistent fatigue and reboot your energy levels, a recent study suggests.

The analysis, published June 3, 2022, in Frontiers in Psychology, reviewed 81 earlier studies that involved a total of more than 7,000 adults. Researchers found that regular exercise leads to small-to-moderate improvements in fatigue as well as feelings of energy and vitality. Regular exercise was defined as exercising at least once a week and included resistance training (such as weight liftin...   Continue reading ››







Researchers Reveal Six Essential Foods to Combat Cardiovascular Disease Risk

  3 months ago (Sun, Sep 03, 2023 at 08:45 AM)

Insufficient consumption of six key foods, including fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, fish, and whole-fat dairy, is linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a global study by researchers at McMaster University and the Population Research Health Institute.

Diet score derived from ongoing, large-scale global Prospective Urban and Rural Epidemiological (PURE) study.

A study spearheaded by McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences researchers at the Population Research Health Institute (PHRI) has found that not eating enough of six key foods i...   Continue reading ››







HIV Cure? An Existing Cancer Drug Shows Promise in Killing “Silent” HIV Cells and Delaying Reinfections

  3 months ago (Sun, Sep 03, 2023 at 08:28 AM)

An existing blood cancer drug has shown promise in killing ‘silent’ HIV cells and delaying reinfections – a significant pre-clinical discovery that could lead to a future cure for the disease.

Hidden HIV cells, known as latent infection, are responsible for the virus permanently remaining in the body and cannot be treated by current therapy options. These hibernating, infected cells are the reason why people living with HIV require life-long treatment to suppress the virus.

Led by WEHI and The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute) — leading medica...   Continue reading ››







Why Your Face Ages and What You Can Do

  3 months ago (Thu, Aug 31, 2023 at 09:02 PM)

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Along with the wisdom, experience, and accomplishments that come with getting older, there are changes that occur in our outward appearance. Age affects every nook and cranny of the body. But changes in our faces are at the forefront.

How the face ages

Dozens of changes take place as the years add up, some of them obvious and familiar:

• Foreheads expand as hairlines retreat
• Ears often get a bit longer because the cartilage in them grows
• Tips of noses may droop because connective tissue supporting nasal cartilage weakens.

There are also s...   Continue reading ››







Can 30 Minutes a Day Save Your Mental Health? New Study Reveals Surprising Results

  3 months ago (Tue, Aug 29, 2023 at 07:38 AM)

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A recent study found that college students who limited their social media usage to 30 minutes a day reported significant improvements in mental health. The study suggests that self-limiting and awareness are key factors in reducing social media’s negative impact.

In July, both the American Psychological Association and the U.S. Surgeon General released health warnings. These guidelines, directed at teenagers, parents, and lawmakers, are based on a growing pool of research that indicates a connection between two concerning trends.

Youth engagement with social media is increasing, and th...   Continue reading ››







4 ways to improve focus and memory

  3 months ago (Tue, Aug 29, 2023 at 07:25 AM)

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If you find it harder to focus your attention and absorb information as you age, you're not imagining it. Normal aging leads to gradual changes in many skills associated with thinking and memory. In fact, research shows that memory loss begins as early as age 45.

The slowdown in processing can lead to a bottleneck of information entering your short-term memory, reducing the amount of information that can be acquired and encoded into long-term memory.

The good news is that you can improve focus and attention. Try these four strategies to help you tune out distractions and improve your abi...   Continue reading ››







Meditation and a relaxation technique to lower blood pressure

  3 months ago (Tue, Aug 29, 2023 at 07:17 AM)

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Several practices that help calm the mind can also lower blood pressure. All are types of meditation, which use different methods to reach a state sometimes described as "thoughtful awareness" or "restful alertness."

Researchers are now beginning to better understand how these mental changes affect the cardiovascular system. A number of well-designed studies show that meditation can modestly lower blood pressure, according to an American Heart Association scientific statement published in the journal Hypertension.

Blood pressure benefits of quieting the brain

A relate...   Continue reading ››







New Research Reveals Why You Shouldn’t Add a Banana to Your Smoothies

  3 months ago (Sat, Aug 26, 2023 at 05:01 PM)

Researchers have found that the enzyme polyphenol oxidase (PPO) in certain fruits like bananas can reduce the absorption of heart-healthy flavanols, especially when combined with flavanol-rich ingredients like berries. The study suggests choosing ingredients with low PPO activity, such as pineapple or oranges, when making smoothies to optimize flavanol absorption.

New research helps maximize the health benefits of fruit smoothies.

Smoothies offer a delicious and easy method to incorporate essential fruits and vegetables into your diet. But is a banana and blueberry smoot...   Continue reading ››







Better Boundaries: Top Social Media Settings To Promote Positive Mental Health for Young People

  3 months ago (Thu, Aug 24, 2023 at 08:41 AM)

Experts share tech-savvy ways to better manage and control social media use on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for youth, teens, and kids.

While young people often use social media to connect and interact with peers, many also recognize potentially unhealthy consequences that may come with its use.

A poll of a nationwide sample of youth aged 14-24 found that many people commonly altered social media settings or behavior to minimize negative impacts on their self-esteem, mood, relationships, emotional health, and safety.

These strategies reported by youth, which ranged ...   Continue reading ››







The weighty issue of weight loss

  3 months ago (Thu, Aug 24, 2023 at 07:53 AM)

Nearly three in four adults are considered overweight or obese. How can you lose weight and keep it off as you age?

We are quite a large nation — not only in square footage, but in girth. Results from the 2017–2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey found that about 73% of American adults are classified as overweight or obese.

Excess weight increases your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and some types of cancer. But it also affects your daily life. "When you carry around extra pounds, you can have trouble staying active, low energy, and difficulty slee...   Continue reading ››







Vaginal bacteria must eat to survive — but how?

  4 months ago (Sun, Aug 20, 2023 at 10:47 AM)

Like the human gut, the female genital tract is its own complex microbial ecosystem, where billions of beneficial bacteria make their home. The way Harvard chemist Emily Balskus sees it, the vaginal microbiome is an underappreciated, understudied part of the body where critically important chemistry takes place.

The Thomas Dudley Cabot Professor of Chemistry and a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator, Balskus is fascinated by how microbial chemistry influences health outcomes and has particular expertise in the human gut microbiome. For new research published in Nature Microbiology,...   Continue reading ››







Study one of few to examine health benefits in a non-Mediterranean context and to assess the impact of overall Mediterranean lifestyle

  4 months ago (Sun, Aug 20, 2023 at 10:38 AM)

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People who adhere to a Mediterranean lifestyle — which includes a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains; healthy eating habits like limiting added salts and sugars; and habits promoting adequate rest, physical activity, and socialization — have a lower risk of all-cause and cancer mortality, according to a new study led by La Universidad Autónoma de Madrid and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

People who adhered to the lifestyle’s emphasis on rest, exercise, and socializing had a lower risk of cardiovascular disease mortality.

The study was published today in ...   Continue reading ››







Warning: Use of Popular Acid Reflux Medications Linked to 33% Higher Risk of Dementia

  4 months ago (Thu, Aug 17, 2023 at 11:06 AM)

New research published in the journal Neurology has found that people taking proton pump inhibitors (a type of acid reflux medication) for more than 4.4 years may have a 33% higher risk of developing dementia compared to non-users.

Long-term use of proton pump inhibitors, a type of acid reflux medication, may be linked to an increased risk of dementia, suggests a study recently published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Importantly, this research doesn’t establish that these drugs directly cause dementia but only indicates a correlation.

Acid refl...   Continue reading ››







Bodybuilding Supplement HMB May Help Protect Memory and Stave Off Alzheimer’s Disease

  4 months ago (Thu, Aug 17, 2023 at 10:31 AM)

Researchers at RUSH have discovered that a supplement commonly used by bodybuilders, called HMB, may offer significant protection against Alzheimer’s disease.


RUSH researchers found that HMB, a bodybuilding supplement, may help protect memory and prevent Alzheimer’s disease progression. Studies in mice have demonstrated its potential effectiveness in reducing plaques and enhancing neuronal growth, signaling a promising avenue for Alzheimer’s treatment.

A Potential Breakthrough in Memory Protection

A staple of a bodybuilder’s diet ...   Continue reading ››







Overcoming Fear of the Water

  4 months ago (Sun, Aug 13, 2023 at 12:18 PM)

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If you're feeling nervous about getting into a pool or another body of water, you're not alone. Aquaphobia, or fear of water, is common. But there are different degrees of fear: Some people are only afraid of specific situations, such as deep open water or an ocean with choppy waves, while others have a broader fear of getting into lakes, pools, and even bathtubs.

Here are some tips that might help you overcome your fear of water:

Ease into it

Realize that overcoming any trepidation that you have about water or pools could take time. Go as slowly as you need to. You c...   Continue reading ››







Stand up for your health

  4 months ago (Fri, Aug 11, 2023 at 05:36 PM)

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As we lead more sedentary lives, it's important to combat the effects of too much sitting. Research has linked sitting for long periods of time with a number of health concerns such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers.

Fortunately, you can lower your risk of these conditions simply by standing and moving more— even if you already exercise. That's because routine movement during the day adds on to those benefits.

The risks of sedentary lifestyles

In an American Cancer Society study of 123,000 middle-aged adults, researchers found that women who sat...   Continue reading ››







Protein Found in Cow’s Milk Significantly Speeds Up Wound Healing

  4 months ago (Sun, Aug 06, 2023 at 12:14 PM)

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According to a recent study conducted by University College London researchers, bandages infused with casein, a protein found in cow’s milk, significantly improved wound healing in rats compared to those in control groups, according to a new study by UCL researchers.

The research, which was recently published in the journal Interface, is the first experiment to assess the reputed healing benefits of casein on an animal model. The encouraging findings suggest that casein, a cost-effective, readily available substance with antimicrobial attributes, holds the potential to replace pricier mat...   Continue reading ››







Drinking Kombucha Linked to Reduced Blood Sugar Levels in People With Type 2 Diabetes

  4 months ago (Sat, Aug 05, 2023 at 09:04 PM)

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Researchers found that type 2 diabetes patients who consumed kombucha over four weeks had lower fasting blood glucose levels than those who drank a placebo. This pilot study suggests a potential dietary intervention to help lower blood sugar levels in diabetic individuals, laying the groundwork for a larger, more comprehensive trial.

A small pilot study suggests larger trials are warranted to confirm the potential benefit of fermented tea.

People with type 2 diabetes who drank kombucha, the fermented tea drink, for four weeks had lower fasting blood glucose levels compar...   Continue reading ››







Scientists Discover That Grief Can Increase Risk of Heart Problems

  4 months ago (Sat, Aug 05, 2023 at 08:30 PM)

A study at the University of Arizona reveals that severe grief can cause significant increases in blood pressure, suggesting that grief could be a risk factor for cardiac events. The research implies that our emotional response to loss significantly impacts heart function, which is especially important for clinicians in supporting their grieving patients.

A study prompted individuals who had experienced the loss of loved ones to recall moments of grief. This led to an increase in their blood pressure.

The passing of close individuals can profoundly impact not only one’...   Continue reading ››







“Food as Medicine” – Strawberry Consumption Linked With Heart Health, Cardiometabolic Benefits

  4 months ago (Sun, Jul 30, 2023 at 09:29 AM)

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Recent research highlights the health benefits of strawberries, suggesting their potential to improve heart health. Studies show that strawberries can decrease cholesterol and insulin resistance while improving vascular function. With their high nutrient content, strawberries offer a versatile and accessible option for a healthier diet.

Research presented at Berry Health Benefits Symposium adds to growing body of evidence and highlights strawberry’s ‘food as medicine’ potential.

Earlier this year, the latest research on strawberries, including their potential heart...   Continue reading ››







Low-Fat Diets and Low-Carbohydrate Diets – The Secret to a Longer Life?

  4 months ago (Sun, Jul 30, 2023 at 09:09 AM)

A recent study demonstrates that healthy low-fat diets reduce mortality rates in middle-aged and older adults, while unhealthy and general low-carbohydrate diets increase these rates.

Short-term clinical trials have provided evidence that low-carbohydrate diets (LCDs) and low-fat diets (LFDs) can offer advantages for weight loss and cardiac health. Now, a study recently published in the Journal of Internal Medicine investigates the impact of these dietary practices on life expectancy in middle-aged and older adults.

Low-carbohydrate diets, like the Atkins Diet, the Paleo...   Continue reading ››







Olive Oil Boosts Brain Health – Linked to 28% Lower Risk of Fatal Dementia

  4 months ago (Sun, Jul 30, 2023 at 08:53 AM)

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Olive oil consumption may reduce the risk of dementia-related death, according to a new study. Despite needing further research, the findings support dietary recommendations promoting olive oil for its potential brain and heart health benefits.

Regular olive oil consumption is associated with a 28% lower risk of fatal dementia.

A recent study suggests that incorporating olive oil into one’s diet could help reduce the risk of death from dementia. With many countries witnessing rising rates of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, the study provides hope tha...   Continue reading ››







Increased Omega-3 Intake May Protect Against Age-Related Hearing Loss

  4 months ago (Wed, Jul 26, 2023 at 10:05 AM)

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A recent study links higher levels of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA with a reduced likelihood of reporting age-related hearing difficulties, bolstering the growing evidence of omega-3’s role in health maintenance and prevention of aging-related ailments.

Researchers report that blood levels of the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) were inversely correlated with hearing difficulty in a new population-based cross-sectional study. Middle-aged and older adults with higher DHA levels were 8-20% less likely to report age-related hearing issues than those with lower DHA...   Continue reading ››







Study Reveals That One in Three Type 2 Diabetics May Have Undetected Heart Disease

  4 months ago (Wed, Jul 26, 2023 at 09:50 AM)

A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association reveals that one-third of adults with Type 2 diabetes have increased levels of two biomarkers associated with heart disease.

New research, recently published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, found an association between raised levels of two protein biomarkers indicative of heart damage and the unseen or asymptomatic cardiovascular disease in Type 2 diabetes adults compared to non-diabetic adults.

The tests which measure the concentration of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T and N-te...   Continue reading ››







Your College Diet Could Be Your Downfall: How Students’ Poor Eating Habits Can Lead to a Lifetime of Illness

  5 months ago (Sun, Jul 23, 2023 at 04:05 PM)

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A new study warns that poor eating habits developed during post-secondary education can lead to obesity and related health issues like respiratory illnesses and depression. Involving almost 12,000 medical students from 31 Chinese universities, the study underlines the link between unhealthy diets and both chronic and infectious diseases, urging universities to offer healthier, affordable food options to students.

According to a professor at UBC Okanagan, universities should provide healthy, affordable food options.

A UBC Okanagan researcher warns that unhealthy dietary h...   Continue reading ››







Transform Your Health in Two Days: Weekend Workouts May Be As Effective as Exercising All Week

  5 months ago (Sun, Jul 23, 2023 at 03:45 PM)

A recent study indicates that “weekend warrior” exercise patterns, concentrating physical activity into one or two days a week, offer similar heart health benefits as exercise spread out more evenly over the week. Both active groups showed lower risks of heart-related conditions compared to inactive individuals.

Compared with inactivity, both the weekend warrior or a more evenly distributed physical activity pattern were associated with similarly lower risks of heart attack, heart failure, atrial fibrillation (an abnormal heart rhythm), and stroke.

People who find it...   Continue reading ››







New Study Links Longer Breastfeeding and Improved Academics in Later Life

  5 months ago (Sat, Jul 22, 2023 at 10:49 AM)

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Researchers found longer breastfeeding duration correlates with improved GCSE performance at 16, beyond socioeconomic and parental intelligence factors. The study advocates breastfeeding for its numerous potential advantages, including enhanced educational outcomes.

A new study indicates a potential link between extended breastfeeding periods and modest improvements in academic performance during adolescence.

A study published in the journal Archives of Disease in Childhood suggests that children breastfed for longer periods appear to slightly outperform non-breastfed ch...   Continue reading ››







Improve your balance by walking

  5 months ago (Sat, Jul 22, 2023 at 10:28 AM)

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The sense of balance typically worsens with age. It can be further compromised by certain medical conditions and medications, uncorrected vision problems, or a lack of flexibility. Poor balance often leads to falls, which can cause head injuries and other disabling injuries. Hip fractures, in particular, can lead to serious health complications and threaten independence. A combination of activities such as walking, strength training, and specific workouts can improve balance and prevent falls, especially in older adults.

Walking helps build lower-body strength, an important element of good ...   Continue reading ››







Tips for getting used to over-the-counter hearing aids

  5 months ago (Sat, Jul 22, 2023 at 10:24 AM)

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Hearing aids are more accessible and affordable than ever, thanks to a new category of FDA-approved devices. If you (or your family members) think you have mild to moderate hearing loss, you can buy over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids without seeing a doctor, going through hearing tests, or getting a prescription.

Scoring a pair of OTC devices is just the first step toward better hearing, however. It takes time to learn how to use, wear, and adjust them.

Know your devices

There are two types of OTC hearing aids. One comes with a few predetermined settings. The other (...   Continue reading ››







Your feet should feel as young as you do

  5 months ago (Sat, Jul 22, 2023 at 10:02 AM)

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The feet are often overlooked when it comes to health and fitness. But once they start to hurt, they will quickly remind you of your neglect. Foot fitness can help you avoid disability. It’s never too late to start taking care of your feet. These five strategies will get you off on the right foot.

1. Stretching your feet and ankles regularly may help reduce the incidence of injury as you age. Your footwear should provide appropriate support in the form of comfortable shoes that fit well but aren’t too constrictive.

2. You may want to add over-the-counter cushioning shoe inserts to yo...   Continue reading ››







Does COVID-19 Vaccination Cause Menstrual Changes? New Research Says No

  5 months ago (Sat, Jul 15, 2023 at 05:30 PM)

A Swedish study of nearly 3 million women found no substantial evidence linking COVID-19 vaccination to an increased risk of menstrual changes or bleeding disorders. The study acknowledged weak and inconsistent correlations between vaccination and postmenopausal bleeding, but these associations were further diminished after considering other factors.

Experts say it is improbable that there is a causal effect, according to findings based on the data of almost 3 million women.

A Swedish study, recently published in the journal The BMJ, involving close to 3 million women, i...   Continue reading ››







Our best balance boosters

  5 months ago (Sat, Jul 15, 2023 at 05:05 PM)

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One in three people ages 65 or older will suffer a fall. It's time to assess your balance and improve it.

Many older adults focus on exercise and diet to stay healthy. But one of the worst offenders to health—poor balance—is often an afterthought. "I see a lot of older adults who are nonchalant about balance," says Liz Moritz, a physical therapist at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women's Hospital.

Unfortunately, imbalance is a common cause of falls, which send millions of people in the United States to emergency departments each year with broken hips and head injuri...   Continue reading ››







Salty diet linked to narrowed arteries in the heart and neck

  5 months ago (Sat, Jul 15, 2023 at 04:53 PM)

The more salt people eat, the greater their risk of clogged heart and neck arteries, a new study suggests. Arteries narrowed by plaque (atherosclerosis) can lead to heart attacks and strokes.

The study, published in March 2023 in the European Heart Journal Open, included 10,788 people ages 50 to 64. Researchers estimated each participant's salt intake by measuring levels of sodium (the main component of salt) in 24-hour urine collections. The study volunteers all received heart imaging tests and ultrasounds of their neck arteries to look for signs of atherosclerosis.

The higher the parti...   Continue reading ››







Vitamin D Supplements May Reduce Risk of Heart Attacks and Major Cardiovascular Events

  5 months ago (Sat, Jul 08, 2023 at 11:07 AM)

A clinical trial has found that vitamin D supplements may reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events, including heart attacks, in people over 60. The study revealed a 9% decrease in such events among those taking vitamin D, warranting further investigation, particularly in those taking cardiovascular medications.

Findings show monthly vitamin D may prevent heart attacks in over 60s.

Vitamin D supplements may reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attacks among people aged over 60, finds a clinical trial published on June 28 by The BMJ.

The re...   Continue reading ››







3 simple swaps for better heart health

  5 months ago (Sat, Jul 08, 2023 at 09:43 AM)

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Busy people may find it hard to take heart-healthy steps. These simple swaps can help.

Busy days make it hard to put heart health on the front burner. It just feels like you don't have time for habits that keep the ticker in top shape — like exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, and eating a healthy diet. So maybe you take the stairs when you can, or you park farther away from a store to rack up a few extra steps each day. But what else can you do? Here are three things that might fit in your schedule.

Swap electronic communication for an in-person meetin...   Continue reading ››







Daily Multivitamin Supplements Improve Memory and Slow Cognitive Aging in Older Adults

  5 months ago (Sun, Jul 02, 2023 at 10:44 AM)

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The COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study (COSMOS), a nation-wide randomized trial led by researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Columbia University, has found that daily multivitamin supplements improve memory and slow cognitive decline in older adults

Second major study from COSMOS finds that participants randomized to receive a daily multivitamin supplement showed improvements in memory compared to placebo.

The study, COSMOS-Web, involved over 3,500 participants aged 60 and older who took either multivitamins or a placebo and underwent a...   Continue reading ››







Using Cannabis Can Help You Lose Weight – But It Comes With Steep Consequences

  5 months ago (Sun, Jul 02, 2023 at 10:02 AM)

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A study from the University of California, Irvine found that adolescent exposure to low-dose THC, a primary component of cannabis, disrupts energy balance and fat storage processes in adulthood, leading to a leaner body and reduced risk of obesity and diabetes. However, the altered processes also impair the ability to mobilize stored nutrients, crucial for brain and muscle activity, with the fat cells producing muscle proteins in abnormal amounts, potentially affecting physical activity and cognitive functions like attention.

Individuals who regularly consume cannabis, despite experi...   Continue reading ››







New Research Reveals That Junk Food May Disrupt Deep Sleep

  5 months ago (Sat, Jul 01, 2023 at 11:47 PM)

A study by Uppsala University has found that consuming a diet high in junk food negatively impacts the quality of deep sleep. The researchers have hypothesized that dietary habits should potentially be considered important in conditions like insomnia and aging, which affect sleep quality.

Recent research conducted by Uppsala University examined the impact of junk food on sleep. In a randomized sequence, healthy individuals were given both healthier and less healthy diets. The results indicated a decline in the quality of deep sleep for those who consumed the less healthy diet when compared ...   Continue reading ››







Blood pressure measurements vary widely at the doctor's office

  5 months ago (Sat, Jul 01, 2023 at 11:21 PM)

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About half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, and only a quarter of them have it under control. Yet most people with high blood pressure don't monitor it at home; they rely only on measurements taken at health care visits. But that's not going to give you an accurate picture, suggests a study published online March 8, 2023, by Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes. Researchers evaluated more than 7.7 million blood pressure measurements taken from more than 537,000 adults (average age 53) over more than two years. Each participant averaged 13 doctor visits during that time. Sci...   Continue reading ››







Stomach troubles with no clear cause: Here’s what you can do

  5 months ago (Sat, Jul 01, 2023 at 10:58 PM)

Your stomach doesn’t feel good. It’s not heartburn, but it’s related to eating. Sometimes the discomfort begins during a meal, sometimes about half an hour later. You feel bloated and full or have a burning pain. You’re nauseated, and you might even vomit. You might call it an "upset stomach" or "indigestion." Doctors call it dyspepsia. When common tests can’t identify a cause, the problem is said to be functional dyspepsia. When there is no clear medical solution, diet, exercise habits, adequate sleep, and stress reduction can help.

Eat right

• Avoid fo...   Continue reading ››







The advantages of body-weight exercise

  5 months ago (Sat, Jul 01, 2023 at 10:47 PM)

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All exercise is beneficial. But even stacked up against other types of workouts, body-weight exercise has a lot to offer. Not only does it provide an excellent work­out, but it can also help you overcome some common excuses for avoiding exercise, like "I don’t have time to go to the gym" and "I don’t have space for a stationary bike at home." All you have to do is move your body.

It couldn’t be more convenient

No matter where you are, you’ve got your body, so you can start exercis­ing anywhere, anytime—in your bedroom when you wake up, in the kitchen while yo...   Continue reading ››







Want To Age Optimally? New Study Reveals the Power of Social Participation

  5 months ago (Sat, Jun 24, 2023 at 01:12 PM)

A three-year study tracking over 7000 middle-aged and older Canadians found that high rates of social participation, through volunteer work and recreational activities, were associated with successful aging, a metric defined by freedom from major physical, cognitive, mental, or emotional conditions, along with self-reported happiness and health. Despite being observational, the findings suggest that staying socially active could boost mental health, lessen feelings of loneliness, and improve overall health, prompting some medical professionals to advocate for ‘social prescribing,’ or encou...   Continue reading ››







Learning how to meditate

  5 months ago (Sat, Jun 24, 2023 at 12:53 PM)

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Meditation has been practiced for thousands of years and it continues to grow in popularity. This mindful practice can help aid anxiety and depression, chronic pain, cancer, bowel diseases, high blood pressure, insomnia, addiction and so much more.

How to meditate

Learning how to elicit the relaxation response is the key to meditating effectively. It's straightforward and it becomes easier with time and repetition, even if you've struggled to calm your mind during past meditation attempts.

Don't expect to jump into a full-length session the first time you try meditati...   Continue reading ››







Can a multivitamin keep your brain healthy?

  5 months ago (Sat, Jun 24, 2023 at 12:35 PM)

A new study suggests that a daily multivitamin might improve memory in older adults.

Millions of people take a multivitamin each day. Some believe it's a sort of insurance in case their diet is missing some essential nutrient. Others believe it will ward off disease by boosting immunity, improving brain health, or regulating metabolism. It's easy to see where these ideas come from: ads tout wide-ranging health benefits, even though most offer little or no evidence to back up the claims.

But research on the health benefits of multivitamins has been mixed at best. This yea...   Continue reading ››







The story on fish and heart health

  5 months ago (Sat, Jun 24, 2023 at 11:59 AM)

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Is eating fish truly healthy for the heart? Here's what the science says.

A diet that includes fatty fish (fish with more than 5% fat) has long been touted to support heart health. Population-based studies have found that people who regularly eat fatty fish have a lower risk of heart disease compared with those who don't eat fish.

While these were observational findings, when scientists looked closer, they found that the health benefit from fatty fish appears to be high levels of omega-3 fatty acids.

"The science linking fatty fish and heart health continues to evolve...   Continue reading ››







How Salt Consumption May Influence Your Cognitive Health

  6 months ago (Sat, Jun 17, 2023 at 04:15 PM)

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A recent study conducted by Japanese researchers has revealed that the interaction of angiotensin II-AT1 and prostaglandin E2-EP1 systems, amplified by high salt intake, causes hypertension that leads to emotional and cognitive impairment, which involves changes to tau protein and other enzymes in the brain. These findings, which were reversed by antihypertensive medication and genetic modification, suggest new potential therapeutic targets for hypertension-induced dementia, which is particularly significant given the rising cost of dementia treatment in aging societies like Japan.

...   Continue reading ››







Scientists Identify 8 Factors That Put Black Adults at Greater Risk of Early Death

  6 months ago (Sat, Jun 17, 2023 at 12:49 PM)

A study by Tulane University reveals that Black adults in the U.S. have a 59% higher risk of premature death compared to White adults due to disparities in eight social determinants of health: employment, income, food security, education level, healthcare access, health insurance quality, home ownership, and marital status. The research demonstrated that when these unfavorable factors were accounted for, the racial mortality disparity vanished, underscoring the notion that race-based health disparities are social constructs rather than biological.

The research reveals that the dispa...   Continue reading ››













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