Photo credit: Oscar Wong – Getty Images People with diabetes have been considered high risk for severe illness from COVID-19 practically since the pandemic began. But research has increasingly shown just how serious the virus can be for diabetics. An analysis by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) […]
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Share on PinterestNew research in rodents cautions of possible cardiometabolic risks associated with yo-yo dieting. stockstudioX/Getty Images Researchers investigated the effects yo-yo dieting on the cardiometabolic health of rats by mimicking this with cycles of severe calorie restriction and refeeding. They found that three cycles of restriction reduced heart and […]
Share on PinterestCan weight-strengthening exercises reduce mortality risk? Cavan Images/Getty Images The authors of a new meta-analysis of prior studies wanted to determine how much time adults should spend doing muscle-strengthening exercises each week. They conclude that doing 30–60 minutes of these exercises each week lowers the risk of all-cause […]
Heels are definitely one of the most stylish footwear for women and research has shown that when they did a biomechanical analysis of a woman’s gait in heels, it was found to be more feminine. She had shorter strides and more rotation at the pelvis adding to the charm and […]
Osteoporosis is a chronic disease that causes your bones to become weaker and more vulnerable to breaking. Certain factors that increase your risk of osteoporosis — such as your age and family history — cannot be controlled. But there are several things you can do to help prevent osteoporosis. For […]
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SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) – The Alzheimer’s Association says that 6.5 million Americans age 65 or older suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. They add that the number is expected to increase to nearly 13 million by 2050. Dr. Stuart Anfang, chief of adult psychology at Baystate Health, spoke with Western Mass News […]
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common pediatric liver disease, affecting 5 to 8 million children in the United States. In NAFLD, the cells of the liver store large fat droplets, which can affect the function of the liver. Physicians have long observed a relationship between NAFLD and […]
This is Your Quick Training Tip, a chance to learn how to work smarter in just a few moments so you can get right to your workout. The chest is a powerful muscle group, but it’s not a complicated one. It’s composed primarily of two muscles (the pectoralis major and […]
Individuals with elevated arterial stiffness combined with high blood pressure had the highest risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Arterial stiffness may be a better predictor for the future risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D) than blood pressure, with stiffer arteries showing the highest risk for the development of T2D, […]
by Dr. Mohender Narula Pregnancy is a period when people tend to provide unsolicited advice, leaving would-be parents to be overwhelmed and sometimes unable to make the best decision for themselves. There is an unending list that pregnant moms must go through on a daily basis, ranging from the ideal diet, […]
Pick one: a mass-vaccination centre in Leipzig, Germany, offers the COVID-19 vaccines made by Moderna (red dish), Pfizer–BioNTech (green) and AstraZeneca (yellow).Credit: Jens Schlueter/Getty COVID vaccine comparison shows how jabs stack up A head-to-head comparison shows that the COVID-19 vaccines made by Pfizer and Moderna outperform those from Johnson & […]