53 Assisted Living Facility (ALF) residents wore the wristbands for one-year to help researchers determine changes to their walking patterns. Credit: University of South Florida Technology that allows BMW’s assembly lines to run more efficiently is now being used to accurately indicate when residents in Assisted Living Facilities (ALF) are at increased risk of falling....
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How walnuts benefit your gut bacteria and overall health
Walnuts have been shown to have wide-ranging health benefits — from strengthening our hearts to reducing our risk of cancer. Now, new research sheds light on the mechanisms that may explain these benefits. New research explains why walnuts are so great for our all-around health. In case you didn’t know, walnuts are a veritable treasure...
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Experts have new advice on prostate cancer screening. Here’s why they put it back on the table
In a shift that puts early detection of prostate cancer back on the agenda of middle-aged men and their doctors, a federal panel of experts is recommending that men ages 55 to 69 weigh the potential harms and benefits of prostate cancer screening and judge whether getting tested feels right to them. A recommendation issued Tuesday by...
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Does HPV vaccination prevent the development of cervical cancer?
Electron micrograph of a negatively stained human papilloma virus (HPV) which occurs in human warts. New evidence published today in the Cochrane Library shows that human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccines protect against cervical lesions in young women, particularly in those who are vaccinated between the ages of 15 and 26. It also summarizes findings on harms that...
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Drinking Cranberry Juice Will Not Cure Urinary Tract Infection, Water And Antibiotics Are More Beneficial
Contracting a urinary tract infection, also known as UTI, is not an easy subject to discuss. The infection affects part of the urinary tract, which consists of the kidneys, bladder, and urethra. Although UTIs can occur through a sexual act, it isn’t considered an STD, sexually transmitted disease, however, it can lead to a kidney infection...
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High-potassium foods to avoid with kidney disease
People with chronic kidney disease need to limit the amount of potassium they consume because their kidneys cannot process potassium properly, causing it to build up in the blood. Medications used to treat kidney disease can also raise potassium levels. One of the best ways to manage potassium levels is by making dietary changes. This may mean...
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Is ghee more healthful than butter?
Ghee is a type of clarified butter that contains fewer dairy proteins than regular butter. This ingredient can be used in place of regular butter, but is it healthier, and what are the benefits? Ghee can be used as a substitute for butter, and while butter is not necessarily bad for health, many people think...
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The Yogi masters were right—meditation and breathing exercises can sharpen your mind
It has long been claimed by Yogis and Buddhists that meditation and ancient breath-focused practices, such as pranayama, strengthen our ability to focus on tasks. A new study by researchers at Trinity College Dublin explains for the first time the neurophysiological link between breathing and attention. Breath-focused meditation and yogic breathing practices have numerous known...
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Intermittent fasting may have ‘profound health benefits’
Intermittent fasting has been gaining popularity among people looking to shed extra kilograms and maintain a healthy weight. Researchers argue that this type of diet may also slow down aging and disease. Intermittent fasting can help with weight management, but might it also bring other health benefits? In intermittent fasting, what essentially takes place in...
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Weight loss surgery may cause significant skeletal health problems
A new JBMR Plus review examines the negative impacts of weight loss surgery on bone health. The review of published studies notes that weight loss surgery can cause declines in bone mass and strength, and it is linked with an increased risk of bone fractures. Skeletal changes after surgery appear early and continue even after weight loss...