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Belly fat may reduce mental agility from midlife onward

Belly fat may reduce mental agility from midlife onward

A study of thousands of middle-aged and older people has linked having more body fat and less muscle mass to changes in mental flexibility with age. The research also suggests that changes to the immune system may play a role. Share on PinterestNew research shows why having more body fat than muscle mass can affect […]

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What causes cells to age?

What causes cells to age?

Scientists recently discovered an unexpected role for a protein they associate with premature aging. They showed that it is a master regulator of cellular senescence and argue its loss leads to normal aging. Share on PinterestCan scientists slow down aging? Aging is an inevitable part of our lives. But an increasingly aging population poses public […]

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Ultra-processed foods may raise the risk of type 2 diabetes

Ultra-processed foods may raise the risk of type 2 diabetes

Sugary drinks, packaged snacks, and ready-made meals all count as ultra-processed foods — that is, foods that contain a higher number of additives and last longer because of the added preservatives. New research suggests that these foods also raise the risk of type 2 diabetes. Share on PinterestSome packaged foods may be ultra-processed and raise […]

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Chronic Cough

Chronic Cough

Source: iStock Chronic cough definition and facts Chronic cough is a cough that persists over time. Chronic cough is not a disease in itself, but rather a symptom of an underlying condition. Causes and risk factors for chronic cough include: smoking, chronic bronchitis, common colds, flu, emphysema, dry mouth, asthma, allergies, hay fever (allergic rhinitis), […]

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Health Tip: Holiday Health and Safety

Health Tip: Holiday Health and Safety

Latest Prevention & Wellness News (HealthDay News) — The holiday season is fast approaching. Regardless of what you celebrate, this time of year is a great opportunity to appreciate the gift of health, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To stay safe and healthy this holiday season, the CDC suggests: Wash your […]

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Concussions Strike College Students Far More Often Than Thought

Concussions Strike College Students Far More Often Than Thought

Latest Neurology News WEDNESDAY, Dec. 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — On college campuses in the United States, students suffer concussions twice as often as believed, and most of those injuries occur off the playing field, new research from the University of Colorado at Boulder suggests. “This study shows how common head injuries are among this […]

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Tetanus

Tetanus

Tetanus facts Picture of Clostridium tetani, with spore formation (oval forms at end of rods). Source: CDC/Dr. Holdeman Tetanus is frequently a fatal infectious disease. Tetanus is caused by a type of bacteria (Clostridium tetani). The tetanus bacteria often enter the body through a puncture wound, which can be caused by nails, splinters, insect bites, […]

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Whooping Cough (Pertussis)

Whooping Cough (Pertussis)

Whooping cough (pertussis) facts Is Whooping Cough Highly Contagious? Whooping cough (pertussis) is an acute, highly contagious bacterial infection. The bacterium Bordetella pertussis causes this respiratory infection. Whooping cough commonly affects infants and young children, but immunization with the pertussis vaccine can prevent the infection. Young infants are at greatest risk for complications and even […]

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Lots of Overtime Could Send Your Blood Pressure Soaring

Lots of Overtime Could Send Your Blood Pressure Soaring

Latest High Blood Pressure News THURSDAY, Dec. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Long hours spent working will do no favors for your blood pressure, a new Canadian study suggests. The five-year study tracked the working hours and blood pressure readings of 3,500 white-collar workers at three public institutions in the province of Quebec. Compared to […]

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Unhealthy Eating Habits Cost U.S. $50 Billion a Year: Study

Unhealthy Eating Habits Cost U.S. $50 Billion a Year: Study

Latest Heart News THURSDAY, Dec. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Healthier eating could save the United States more than $50 billion a year in health care costs associated with heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and related illnesses, according to a new study. An unhealthy diet is one of the leading risk factors for poor […]