If we are lucky, we grow old. If we are active, we may be able to avoid aging. Increasing our physical strength and flexibility by improving posture and balance can pave the way for aging well and maintaining independence in our later years. “From the age of just 35 onwards, we lose bone density and … Read more
These four tips can help you on your fitness journey. Jenna Rizzo, a women’s weight loss coach from Georgia, says that walking five times a week, consuming at least 120 grams of protein a day, staying hydrated and making sacrifices have kept her in good shape for years. Rizzo has previously gone viral for her … Read more
An avocado a day keeps the doctor away. New research has found that eating an avocado every day is linked to health benefits, including improved sleep and diet quality. “We know from previous work that avocado intake is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease,” Penn State University postdoctoral researcher Dr. Janhavi J. Damani, … Read more
Artificial intelligence is beating doctors when it comes to detecting a common cancer in men. A new study from UCLA found that an AI tool identified prostate cancer with 84% accuracy — compared to 67% accuracy for cases detected by doctors, according to a press release from the university. Unfold AI, made by California-based Avenda … Read more
He is offering a helping hand. Dr. Nick Pappas, a board-certified hand surgeon in the New Orleans area, is revealing his daily routine to encourage others to adopt healthy habits. In a TikTok this month, he said he tries to do resistance training five times a week, eat an anti-inflammatory diet, sleep seven to eight … Read more
A cancer patient says surgery to remove a four-centimetre mass from her brain was canceled this week – due to a worldwide IT glitch. Chantelle Mooney, 41, was due to undergo a craniotomy on Friday July 19 – but says the operation was canceled due to the worldwide IT outage. Chantelle was diagnosed with stage … Read more
With the onset of summer, ice cream parlors across the country have been serving up cold and delicious treats with many flavors to customers of all ages. But can ice cream be part of a healthy diet? And does a particular flavor of ice cream have a big impact on the nutritional value of the … Read more
Less screen time means less bad behavior. In just two weeks, parents can see significant improvements in their child’s mental health and behavior by reducing their children’s free screen time to just three hours per week, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open. Reducing children’s free screen time to just three hours … Read more
A seventh person has been essentially cured of HIV after receiving a stem cell transplant nearly a decade ago, doctors announced Thursday. The unidentified 60-year-old German man was suffering from acute myeloid leukemia when he underwent the risky procedure to replace his unhealthy bone marrow in October 2015. He stopped taking anti-retroviral drugs – which … Read more
Children born with a common viral infection are nearly 2.5 times more likely to be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, a new study finds. Cytomegalovirus is part of the herpes virus family. It is spread through body fluids such as blood, saliva and urine, and is usually harmless in healthy people. About one-third of infected … Read more