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Declaration of interests J Ärnlöv reports payment or honoraria for lectures, presentations, speakers bureaus, manuscript writing or educational events from AstraZeneca, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Novartis; participation on a Data Safety Monitoring Board or Advisory Board with AstraZeneca, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Astella; all outside the submitted work. D Abramov reports payment or honoraria for lectures, presentations, speakers bureaus, manuscript writing or …

Dietitians say unsweetened plain low-fat kefir is the top high-protein drink for weight loss. It works by promoting satiety, fighting inflammation and stabilizing blood sugar.  Try it in smoothies, cereal, soups, curries or as a healthy swap for mayo or cream. Protein has a solid track record for helping with weight loss. But the number of protein-rich drinks promising to …

A real operating room, a surgeon in a gown, IV drip and monitors — but no scalpel. In a groundbreaking study at Hadassah Medical Center’s Mount Scopus campus, a bariatric surgery procedure is being simulated using hypnosis. The preliminary results are encouraging, but the research team says several more months remain before the full study is complete. Most participants lost an average of …

Apart from food, regular exercise, stress management, quality sleep, and avoiding smoking significantly protect heart health. Staying socially connected, managing blood pressure and cholesterol, limiting alcohol, and routine health check-ups also play a vital role. A balanced lifestyle strengthens the heart and reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases effectively. Lifestyle factors are mostly modifiable, so keep an eye on it. …

With age comes a natural decline in cognitive function, even among otherwise healthy adults without dementia. A new study finds that a cognitive training program may boost production of a brain chemical that plays a role in memory and attention. Participants who completed game-like activities through BrainHQ, an online subscription program, showed increased production of acetylcholine, sometimes called the “pay …

These two vaccine experts say this is when you should get covid, flu shots  The Washington Post Respiratory virus season has arrived. What to know about getting this year’s vaccines  CNN What to know about COVID, flu, RSV vaccines amid respiratory virus season  ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Wisconsin health officials urge people to get vaccinated for respiratory illnesses  WPR …

The Whiteside County Health Department has brought awareness to West Nile virus cases in Illinois that have already surpassed last year’s total, as reported by KWQC. “Illinois … has confirmed 79 cases so far this year, already exceeding last year’s total by 10,” said Whiteside County Health Department representative Cory Law. There has been one death due to the virus. …

But Hartmann sees this as less of a concern for people who do live together. “People who live together share a higher proportion of the microbes in their mouth than people who don’t,” she says. “I doubt this is driven by such an indirect route as storing toothbrushes close by, as opposed to the more direct route of kissing or …

Scientists at the Francis Crick Institute and Vividion Therapeutics have discovered chemical compounds that can precisely prevent the cancer-driving gene RAS from connecting with a key pathway responsible for tumor growth. The potential treatment is now moving into its first human clinical trial. If proven safe and effective, it could become a way to treat a wide range of cancers …

An expert strength trainer says the secret to aging well isn’t just lifting weights—here’s what he recommends  Fit&Well Fitness coach explains why muscle building is important for everyone, shares 5 factors to keep in mind: ‘Muscle is for…’  Hindustan Times Muscle Strengthening Boosts Health in Older Adults  Bioengineer.org Right diet can help mitigate effects of aging, reduce morbidity  BusinessMirror Muscle could be the key …