Monday, December 02 2024

Eat These 13 Superfoods to Secure Your Kidney Health - CNET

Your kidneys are probably not the first thing that comes to mind when you think about your health. But they're central to several bodily processes. The kidneys remove wastes from the body while ensur… [+5811 chars]

Why You Should Never Kiss A Baby - IFLScience

There is a cognitive bias called the curse of knowledge (sometimes also called the curse of expertise). It happens when you incorrectly assume that everyone knows as much as you do on a given topic. … [+3618 chars]

People freaking out after learning 'horrifying' way anaesthesia actually works - LADbible

As it turns out, anaesthesia works in a lot different ways than you might think. When you go for surgery, youll always have to fill out this pre-surgery criteria and interview to make sure that your… [+2634 chars]

Alzheimer’s may not be a 'brain disease' - Earth.com

The battle against Alzheimers has recently taken a controversial turn. Long-held theories about its cause are being challenged, sparking heated debates. Now, emerging research points to the possibi… [+5366 chars]

So you think you’ve got bird flu – a guide - Cabin Radio

Advertisement. Human infection is rare but can happen. Some scientists have expressed concern that avian flu could make more of a leap into humans at some point in future, though so far there is no… [+1873 chars]

Depressed individuals take less joy in surprising good outcomes - PsyPost

A study conducted on college students in Florida found that individuals with depression experience less joy from surprising positive outcomes compared to non-depressed individuals. When these student… [+5389 chars]

Researchers Find Shocking Deficiencies and Toxic Metals in Prenatal Vitamins - SciTechDaily

Research on 47 prenatal vitamins revealed widespread inaccuracies in nutrient levels and unsafe levels of toxic metals. A study examining prenatal vitamins found that many lack sufficient levels of … [+4860 chars]

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths here in Florida. Here’s why. - Tampa Bay Times

Sherrie Smyth had a feeling something was wrong. For several months, she suffered shortness of breath. After her cardiologist found nothing unusual, she tried an allergist. I was 57, and the allergi… [+6758 chars]

6 Ways to Reduce Insulin Resistance for Better Blood Sugar, According to Dietitians - EatingWell

Insulin resistance may not be on your radar, but it should be. This often-overlooked condition is a precursor to a host of metabolic conditions, especially prediabetes and diabetes. ,  The good news… [+5973 chars]

Ozempic-like drugs may treat alcohol addiction, study finds - Livescience.com

Weight-loss drugs that work like Ozempic can help users shed pounds. Now, a new study suggests the medications could also help people with alcohol use disorder. The research, published Nov. 13 in th… [+4921 chars]

Mom with Staten Island ties diagnosed with breast cancer at 33 while young daughter battles health issues - SILive.com

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - A 33-year-old mother of two was recently diagnosed with breast cancer while her 3-year-old daughter battles a rare form of epilepsy -- leaving her husband, a former Staten Islan… [+7969 chars]

Protecting Your Muscle Mass Is Vital For Healthy Aging – Here's Why - ScienceAlert

We'd all like to live longer; at least, I would. But what about enjoying the time we have while we're here and living healthier? Over the past century, human life expectancy has dramatically increas… [+5352 chars]

Study Shows These Foods May Lower Dementia Risk Up To 48% - mindbodygreen

Around 45% of dementia cases are potentially preventable by addressing certain lifestyle factors, one of them being diet. Research shows that eating more plant foods is associated with lower dementia… [+4211 chars]

Why your standing desk isn’t the health hack you thought it was - WTOP

Over the past few years, many workplaces and people have hopped on the standing desk trend to promote health in the workplace or office. But it turns out having a standing desk isn’t really all it’s… [+1875 chars]

A 57-year-old doctor who wrote a book about getting fit after 40 shares how she works out to stay strong and mobile - Business Insider

A muscle and bone doctor who specializes in healthy aging shared her weekly workout routine, which helps her maintains strength and mobility as she ages. Dr. Vonda Wright, 57, is a Florida-based, do… [+3920 chars]

Why one expert says it’s time to redefine cerebral palsy - The Washington Post

Cerebral palsy should be reframed as the most common lifelong physical disability, instead of a childhood disorder, a professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation argues in a recent perspective … [+2056 chars]