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Strength, mobility and flexibility are three attributes that typically fade as we age. But act now, and you can slow this biological aging process in its tracks. How? According to experienced Pilates teacher Brett Starkowitz it’s by lifting weights to build muscle and regularly mobilizing your body to stay limber. You may like As the head of education and master …

As Trust in Public Health Craters, Idaho Charts a New Path  Undark Magazine Source link

Mounting evidence points to a connection between dementia and common herpes virus infections, particularly herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), which causes cold sores, and varicella zoster virus (VZV), the cause of chickenpox and shingles. Multiple studies have shown that individuals with a history of these infections face a higher risk for dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease (AD). What was once …

When measles hits day cares, there are more than just health concerns  West Virginia Watch Source link

Phyllis Jones spent nearly 10 years watching her mother succumb to Alzheimer’s.  Decades earlier, her mother had taken care of her grandmother the same way, as she was also struck by the most common form of memory-robbing dementia.   Now 66, Jones was headed toward being caught in the generational cycle herself. Like 100 million Americans, the Illinois grandmother-of-two was prediabetic and …

5 Supplements That Don’t Mix Well with Coffee, According to Pharmacists  AOL.comView Full Coverage on Google News Source link

You know the type. They’re in their 40s but still get carded. Their skin glows like they drink moonlight. And when they say their age, people audibly gasp. While good genes and daily SPF deserve credit, there’s another not-so-secret ingredient that consistently shows up in the lives of the age-defiers: the food on their plate. More specifically, plants. We’re not …

People coming off obesity jabs like Wegovy and Mounjaro should have check-ups for at least a year to make sure they don’t pile weight back on, new advice for the NHS says. It’s not uncommon for people to regain most of what they shed once they stop treatment, experience shows. The guidance, from health assessment body NICE, warns weight management …

Share on PinterestResearchers have found a link between sleep quality and disease risk with many chronic conditions. Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images Getting enough quality sleep every night is important for good health, but the extent it affects overall health is still being researched. A new study has linked 172 different diseases, including dementia, diabetes, and Parkinson’s disease to poor sleep …

Updated on: Aug 04, 2025 11:16 pm IST A Massachusetts woman incurred $20,000 in medical bills after a bat flew into her mouth during a vacation in Arizona. A Massachusetts woman’s vacation ended up costing her $20,000 after a wild bat flew into her mouth. 33-year-old Erica Kahn was on vacation at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Arizona when …