Search Result For: self care

A person walks a dog on a trail outdoor at sunset

Date: 2024/11/12 - 03:31

Adding 5 minutes of exercise daily may help lower blood pressure

A new study found that replacing sedentary time with five minutes of daily physical activity can help lower blood pressure and control hypertension.

A male wrapping a bandage around his knee.

Date: 2024/11/12 - 03:00

Ozempic and Wegovy May Provide Strong Relief from Osteoarthritis Knee Pain

Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may provide strong relief from severe osteoarthritis knee pain, new research finds.

Date: 2024/11/11 - 22:00

Just 1 Hour of Weekly Exercise May Lower AFib Risk, but More Is Still Better

New research indicates that 1 hour of moderate exercise per week can help prevent atrial fibrillation (AFib). While a small amount of exercise reduced AFib risk, study participants who exercised more reaped even greater benefits.

silhouette of human head made out of puzzle pieces

Date: 2024/11/11 - 21:00

Low calcium, magnesium levels tied to poorer cognitive performance

Older adults with calcium and magnesium deficiencies also had poorer cognitive performance compared to peers with adequate micronutrient levels, a recent study has found.

The silhouette of a person running at dawn

Date: 2024/11/11 - 16:00

Exercise during 2 specific times may help further reduce colorectal cancer risk

To reduce colorectal cancer risk, being active in both the early morning and evening might provide greater benefits than overall activity, a new study indicates.

Older female with diabetes checks blood sugar

Date: 2024/11/11 - 14:32

Diabetes, Kidney Disease Could Raise Cardiovascular Disease Risk up to 28 Years Earlier

New research indicates that people with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome may have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease up to 28 years earlier than people without the disease.

protesters holding abortion rights-related flags

Date: 2024/11/09 - 04:00

Abortion Rights Expanded in 7 States, But Change Will Take Time

Voters in 7 out of 10 states, including several red states, approved measures to protect abortion rights during the 2024 presidential election.

Date: 2024/11/08 - 20:00

James Van Der Beek’s Colon Cancer Diagnosis Highlights Alarming Trend In Young People

Actor James Van Der Beek, formerly of "Dawson's Creek, announced that he is battling colorectal cancer. The 47-year-old actor's diagnosis is part of a startling trend in rising colon cancer cases among young adults.

black and white photo of hands on piano keys

Date: 2024/11/08 - 16:00

Rheumatoid arthritis linked to changes in the gut microbiome in new study

Microbial diversity in the gut of people with rheumatoid arthritis is significantly reduced compared to that of the healthy individual, a new study shows.

A glass of water and 3 capsules of fish oil, rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.

Date: 2024/11/07 - 20:31

Could taking fish oil supplements help lower cancer risk?

Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in fish oil may help prevent several types of cancer, including colon, stomach, and lung cancers, a new study suggests.