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Study: Quitting smoking nearly halves heart attack risk, cutting down does little
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Study: Quitting smoking nearly halves heart attack risk, cutting down does little

August 29, 2024 by European Society of Cardiology Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to research presented today at ESC Congress 2024 patients with stable coronary artery disease who quit smoking at any timepoint after their diagnosis reduced their risk of a major event by almost 50%. In contrast, there was minimal impact on cardiovascular risk in...

Fasting’s effects on stem cells linked to increased cancer risk
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Fasting’s effects on stem cells linked to increased cancer risk

By Michael FrancoAugust 27, 2024 Fasting for some period of time has been shown to have certain health benefits, but if a new mouse study applies to humans, the practice may also hold some risksDepositphotos A new study from MIT has revealed the exact mechanism by which fasting causes intestinal stem cells to regenerate, which...

HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY FROM DANGEROUS FALLS
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HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY FROM DANGEROUS FALLS

AUGUST 27TH, 2024POSTED BY DARYL LOVELL-SYRACUSE (Credit: Getty Images) TAGS : FALLSOLDER ADULTSUNIVERSITY : SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY Falls are a major concern for older adults and for those that love and care for them. They are a leading cause of injury for adults older than 65, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention....

Tips from an audiologist about hearing loss for patients and medical providers
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Tips from an audiologist about hearing loss for patients and medical providers

August 27, 2024 by Abraham Gutman, The Philadelphia Inquirer Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe red flag signs of a hearing-related issue that requires medical attention include sudden hearing loss, or hearing loss in only one ear. Such symptoms should be taken seriously and assessed by a physician, audiologist Stephanie DiSpigno advises. DiSpigno treats hearing loss and...

Pickleball Rx: Serving Up Advice for Patients and Players
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Pickleball Rx: Serving Up Advice for Patients and Players

COMMENTARY These Steps Can Help Patients Keep Their Feet on the Ground Bruce Berry, MD DISCLOSURES | August 19, 2024 Almost every pickleball player has fallen at some time, and all players are at risk for future falls. The data are staggering. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 1 in 4...

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Video gaming improves mental well-being, landmark study finds

News Release 27-Aug-2024 Innovative research from Japan challenges negative perceptions, revealing the psychological benefits of video gaming Peer-Reviewed PublicationOsaka University image: Video Gaming—A Path to Improved Mental Well-Being. Study reveals gaming improves mental well-being across diverse demographics. Credit: Hiroaki Kanemitsu, Hiroyuki Egami A pioneering study titled “Causal effect of video gaming on mental well-being in...

Research shows that smartwatch and clinical testing measures differ
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Research shows that smartwatch and clinical testing measures differ

August 26, 2024 by Linda Skidmore, West Virginia University New West Virginia University research finds heart rate variability—the time between heartbeats—reported on smartwatches and rings is different from what’s recorded in clinical settings. Credit: WVU Illustration/Aira BurkhartAt a time when usage of smartwatches and rings has become more common, a West Virginia University human performance...

Sixteen things you should NEVER say to a person with dementia
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Sixteen things you should NEVER say to a person with dementia

By Luke Andrews Senior Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Published: 10:31 EDT, 26 August 2024 | Updated: 10:31 EDT, 26 August 2024 More than 13million Americans will have dementia by 2050, estimates suggest — more than double the number today. The disease robs patients of their mental faculties, leaving them struggling to talk, express themselves and...

Is white rice bad for me? Can I make it lower glycemic index or healthier?
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Is white rice bad for me? Can I make it lower glycemic index or healthier?

August 26, 2024 by Emma Beckett, The Conversation Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRice is a culinary staple in Australia and around the world. It might seem like a given that brown rice is healthier than white and official public health resources often recommend brown rice instead of white as a “healthy swap.” But Australians definitely prefer...