We asked some of Roswell Park’s doctors who specialize in cancers that affect women to share some tips for preventing or treating cancer. Here’s what they offered. Credit: CC0 Public Domain Breast Cancer Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women. Most women who are diagnosed with breast cancer do not actually have a family history of...
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Most people don’t know the difference between OCD and OCPD
The general public has trouble understanding differences between obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD), according to new research from Binghamton University, State University at New York. “Our culture tends to value individuals who are highly organized and detail-oriented,” said Binghamton University Ph.D. student Elyse Stewart, lead author on the paper. “It is common...
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Five strength-training mistakes to avoid
But to maximize the benefits of strength training, make sure you’re not making these common mistakes. Mistake number 1: Letting momentum drive your workout. If you power through repetitions at a rapid clip, chances are that you’re using momentum rather than controlled muscle movement to do those reps. To get the most out of each...
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Retiring Later May Be One Way to Lower Your Alzheimer’s Risk
Experts say continuing to work can keep you mentally sharp. So can exercise and engaging with family and friends. Image: Being at a job can challenge your brain and help lower your Alzheimer’s risk, experts say. Getty Images Crossword puzzles are fine, but you probably should be doing more to stimulate your brain to help...
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Nutrition has a greater impact on bone strength than exercise
ANN ARBOR–One question that scientists and fitness experts alike would love to answer is whether exercise or nutrition has a bigger positive impact on bone strength. University of Michigan researchers looked at mineral supplementation and exercise in mice, and found surprising results–nutrition has a greater impact on bone mass and strength than exercise. Further, even...
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E-cigarette vaping negatively impacts wound healing
A new study shows that e-cigarette vaping negatively affects skin wound healing, causing damage similar to that of traditional cigarette smoking. Researchers, led by a team from Boston Medical Center (BMC), found exposure to both e-cigarette vaping and traditional cigarettes in experimental models resulted in increased tissue death, which delays wound healing. These findings, published...
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New approach to understanding cancers will speed treatments
A new innovation in cancer research will enable scientists to understand the complex causes of the disease with unprecedented speed and sophistication. This will accelerate the development of new and better treatments, and it will help researchers find ways around roadblocks that now stand in their path. Credit: CC0 Public Domain Rather than looking at...
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Experts raise safety concerns about cardboard baby boxes
Cardboard baby boxes are being promoted for infant sleep as a safe alternative to more traditional cots, bassinets, or Moses baskets, without any evidence in place, warn experts in The BMJ today. Credit: CC0 Public Domain In a letter to the journal, Professor Peter Blair at the University of Bristol and colleagues argue that, without...
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Working out when under the weather
(HealthDay)—Every now and then you might not feel well enough to exercise and decide to skip a workout. But if you have a cold that could last a full week, you probably won’t want to find yourself facing a fitness setback once you’ve recovered. Here’s how to stay in the game. The general guideline is...
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First user-fitted hearing aid approved
(HealthDay)—The first hearing aid that doesn’t require the assistance of an audiologist or other health care provider has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Credit: CC0 Public Domain The Bose Hearing Aid is a user-fitted device for people aged 18 and older with a mild-to-moderate hearing loss, the agency said Friday in...