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The common phrase, “You’re only as old as you feel,” has been found to hold true, as research suggests those who feel old have a higher risk of hospitalization. Study author Yannick Stephan said, “Previous research has shown it can affect your well-being and other health-related factors and, now we know it, can predict your ...click here to read more

When the flu season began, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported it to be mild, and it appears this trend is continuing. Additionally, they note that the flu shot this year has proven to be far more effective than the last year’s version. The CDC does report that the peak of flu ...click here to read more

In effort to raise awareness about cancer in the context of February being the National Cancer Prevention Month, here’s the selection of our most recent articles on breast cancer treatment, prostate cancer treatment, cancer-related Alzheimer’s disease risk, along with preventative recommendations to keep in mind. The American Institute for Cancer Research summarized the lifestyle changes ...click here to read more

As February is declared the International Prenatal Infection Prevention Month, this health news overview is dedicated to healthy pregnancy recommendations, along with medical conditions all expecting mothers should be aware of, like bipolar disorder, PCOS, and thyroid disease. The main goal of the Prenatal Infection Prevention Month is to promote the common effort of reducing ...click here to read more

Kidney patients are often given anemia medication, but new findings suggest that it may do very little to improve their well-being. The anemia drugs are called erythropoietin-stimulating agents (ESAs), and the findings work to back up the current implemented guidelines on using ESAs. Senior researcher Dr. Navdeep Tangri said, patients may still benefit from the ...click here to read more

Acupuncture treatment may ease fibromyalgia pain, according to new findings. Fibromyalgia patients were given acupuncture treatments over the course of 10 weeks, and by completion patients’ pain score dropped 41 percent on average. Results were compared to a group of patients who only received simulated acupuncture – their pain scores only reduced 27 percent. Benefits ...click here to read more

A new study has found that fat-based diets may help combat Alzheimer’s disease in mice models. There is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s, and although there are treatments to ease symptoms, not much is available to slow down the progression of the condition. More research still needs to be conducted in order to help combat ...click here to read more

A new study has found another possible benefit from the flu shot – protection against atrial fibrillation (irregular heart beat), which is a risk factor for stroke. The study included 57,000 people from Taiwan. The researchers found a significant link between the flu shot and new cases of atrial fibrillation, compared to those who did ...click here to read more

Patients with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and sleep apnea have been found to have poor quality of life, more sleepiness, and less adherence to sleep apnea treatments. The study performed 200 sleep studies on military medical patients with PTSD and found that nearly half of them also had sleep apnea. These patients were compared ...click here to read more

Poor rapid eye movement (REM) sleep – a sleep phase – is tied to higher levels of anxiety and stress, according to a new study. REM sleep is the part of our sleep where dreams are made, and previous studies have also shown a link between poor REM sleep and insomnia. Further to the previous ...click here to read more

Knee buckling treatment have been found to help reduce falls in older adults. Aside from easing up the injury, the treatment has been proven to alleviate the psychological effects that may accompany the fall experience. Treating knee instability is a priority, as the population continues to age and injuries caused by instable knees can negatively ...click here to read more

Asthma and allergies have been linked to a lower brain cancer risk, according to latest findings. The research suggests that asthma sufferers, patients with eczema, and people with allergies are less likely to develop a type of brain cancer known as glioma brain cancer. The researchers looked at over 4,500 glioma patients and nearly 4,200 ...click here to read more

Meditation and music may be effective for pain relief and anxiety management in breast cancer biopsy patients. A new study conducted at the Duke Cancer Institute in Durham, N.C. revealed alternative methods of helping patients cope with pain and stress during the procedure. Standard ultrasound-guided needle biopsy is usually performed using a very thin needle. ...click here to read more

Depression among seniors increases their risk of heart disease, according to the latest findings. The researchers looked at over 7,300 seniors in France with no prior history of heart disease, stroke, or dementia. Assessments were conducted on the participants every two, four, and seven years after the study start date. Initially, 30 percent of women ...click here to read more