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Ten thousand steps a day is an ambitious goal and in order to achieve it you need to put in a lot of legwork, especially if you aren’t someone who has to walk around a lot as part of their daily routine. Good news if you’re not someone who has been able to reach that goal easily — a new study …

New research has pinpointed the exact age when cell aging accelerates. Many organs start to age faster around the time you’re 50. There are a few things you can do to slow the process, according to doctors. For years, the generally accepted view of aging is that it’s a process that happens gradually over time. But a study published in …

Facebook Tweet Email Link This year, people are seeking emergency care for tick bites in the highest level since 2017, according to data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and reported cases of Lyme disease have continued to rise through the years. Experts say the increases are driven by warmer temperatures due to climate change and the …

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A handful of cases of hand, foot and mouth disease have been reported on Staten Island so far this summer, and medical experts are advising vigilance. The disease is highly contagious, and the symptoms, including fever, painful mouth sores, sore throat and skin rash, are unpleasant and painful. It spreads quickly at schools and day care …

Scientists Just Found a Shocking Link Between Dirty Air and Dementia  SciTechDaily THIS silent threat around is eating away at the brain, even increasing the risk of dementia  The Times of India Air Pollution Linked With Increased Risk of Brain Bleeds in US Study  ScienceAlert Memory Problems Today Tied to Leaded Gas Levels Half a Century Earlier  MedPage Today Is dirty air driving up …

10 Symptoms ER Doctors Say to Never Ignore  AOL.com Source link

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Experts are warning against taking five vitamin and mineral supplements with your morning coffee.  Caffeinated foods and beverages have become staples in most modern-day diets, whether it be a midday pick-me-up or a boost of energy right before a workout.   Two in three American adults drink some form of coffee every day, according to the National Coffee Association. And approximately …

Clackamas County health officials say a bat found in a Molalla home tested positive for rabies. The bat was captured after it came into contact with a resident in the home. The animal was euthanized, and the Oregon State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory confirmed the bat tested positive for rabies on Friday. The county said the Molalla resident has been …

Shortened telomeres have been linked to aging. peterschreiber.media/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption peterschreiber.media/Getty Images It’s no secret that stress isn’t good for you. But just how bad is it? Well, in the last few decades, scientists have linked psychological stress to changes in our DNA that look a lot like what happens on the molecular level as we age. …