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Date: 2025/03/06 - 16:01

Do diet and exercise hold the keys to longer, healthier lives?

Recent research has homed in on diet and exercise as key factors when it comes to slowing down biological aging and boosting longevity. Here is the latest evidence.

Date: 2025/02/07 - 23:31

Daily omega-3 supplements and regular exercise may slow aging

Omega-3 and vitamin D supplements, when combined with regular exercise, may help slow biological aging by several months over a 3-year period, a new study suggests.

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Date: 2025/02/06 - 18:00

How Jennifer Aniston's Low-Impact Workout Could Improve Your Menopause Symptoms

Jennifer Aniston has partnered with Pvolve, a fitness program backed by research showing the benefits of the low impact workout for menopausal females. The “Morning Show” star has said Pvolve is “kinder to our bodies.”

Date: 2025/02/01 - 01:00

Fate of Medicaid Uncertain During Trump's Freeze on Federal Grants

Medicaid is under review during the Trump administration's freeze on federal grants. Republican leaders are reportedly eyeing Medicaid as a major target in their plan to cut more than $5 trillion in federal spending over the next 10 years.

Date: 2025/01/27 - 20:31

ADHD linked to 'astonishing' reduction in life expectancy

The life expectancy of adults with attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is significantly shorter than that of peers without this condition, a large study warns.

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Date: 2024/12/30 - 07:32

Jimmy Carter Dies at Age 100, Leaving Long Legacy in Public Health

Former president Jimmy Carter was the only US president to reach 100 years old. Carter left a long legacy in global health and infectious disease that has changed the world for the better.

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Date: 2024/12/26 - 14:00

Vitamin D may not prevent fractures or falls in older adults, experts warn

Vitamin D supplements may have no bearing on the severity of injuries from falls in postmenopausal women and older men, according to a new draft recommendation.

Date: 2024/12/20 - 05:32

Vitamin D Won’t Prevent Falls, Fractures In Older Adults. Here's What Will Help

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force say vitamin D supplements do not reduce the risk of falls or bone fractures in healthy older adults. The draft recommendation notes vitamin D can be helpful for older adults with certain medical conditions like osteoporosis

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Date: 2024/12/04 - 16:31

Losing muscle may increase risk of developing dementia

Sarcopenia is linked to an increased risk of dementia, a new study finds, but suggests that older adults may reduce this risk by exercising and consuming adequate protein.

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Date: 2024/11/27 - 15:00

How to preserve muscle mass on weight-loss drugs like Wegovy

There is some debate as to whether GLP-1 agonist drugs like Wegovy can lead to unhealthy muscle mass loss in addition to general weight loss. Is this a real concern, and if so, how can a person maintain their muscle mass on GLP-1 drugs?