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What Is Musclespan? How To Measure Muscle Health As A Longevity Marker

What Is Musclespan? How To Measure Muscle Health As A Longevity Marker

Maria Arellano Simpson has been on and off restrictive diets since she was 9 years old. “As a young adult growing up in the 2000s, cardio was the focus, and I spent hours doing it to try and get smaller,” says Arellano Simpson, now 44. She logged hours on the stair-stepper and miles on the pavement. It worked, to some …

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West Nile virus detected in Allegheny County, 7 neighborhoods to get sprayed

West Nile virus detected in Allegheny County, 7 neighborhoods to get sprayed

After mosquito samples tested positive for West Nile Virus, the Allegheny County Health Department announced today that seven neighborhoods will be treated this week. On Thursday from 8 to 11 p.m., residents in the Hazelwood, South Side Slopes, Arlington, Mt. Oliver, Carrick, Knoxville and Beltzhoover areas should expect to see crews at work. They will use truck-mounted ultra-low-volume sprayers to dispense …

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Overdoses lead to Pa. crackdown on nitazenes, a powerful class of opioids

Overdoses lead to Pa. crackdown on nitazenes, a powerful class of opioids

The Pennsylvania Department of Health has criminalized nitazenes, a class of synthetic opioids that can be even stronger than fentanyl, as overdose deaths in the state mount. Nitazenes are temporarily labeled a Class I controlled substance as of Saturday, meaning it’s illegal to possess, distribute or manufacture them in the state. The action puts Pennsylvania in line with federal policy. …

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Are sexually transmitted disease rates going up or down? – Deseret News

Are sexually transmitted disease rates going up or down? – Deseret News

The rate of sexually transmitted disease has risen significantly in the past decade. The CDC estimates that 1 in 5 Americans have an STD at any given time.  Chlamydia is the most prevalent STD, with more than 1.6 million new cases in 2023. The rate of sexually transmitted infections has risen significantly in the last decade, with close to 2.5 …

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How Can I Build Muscle as I Age? – The New York Times

How Can I Build Muscle as I Age?  The New York Times These 7 Simple Exercises Help Build Muscle After Age 40  The Indian Express ‘I’m A 58-Year-Old Trainer—These Are The 6 Moves I Never Skip For Muscle Growth And Bone Health’  Women’s Health Cardiologist says strength training is ‘an easy shortcut to ageing in reverse’: Strong muscles protect heart, brain  Hindustan Times Here’s …

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COVID-19 on the rise in Hawaii, DOH advises precautions | Local

COVID-19 on the rise in Hawaii, DOH advises precautions | Local

COVID-19 on the rise in Hawaii, DOH advises precautions | Local | kitv.com We recognize you are attempting to access this website from a country belonging to the European Economic Area (EEA) including the EU which enforces the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and therefore access cannot be granted at this time. For any issues, contact news@kitv.com or call 808-535-0400 . …

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New subtype of diabetes found that will shake up global healthcare

New subtype of diabetes found that will shake up global healthcare

Type 1 diabetes, as most textbooks tell it, shows up early, marches in with unmistakable warning signs, and never goes away. A single drop in daily insulin can mean trouble. That story has shaped treatment for nearly a century, and in many places, it works. Yet most of the data behind that story comes from Europe and North America. What …

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Common Sweetener Could Damage Critical Brain Barrier, Risking Stroke : ScienceAlert

Common Sweetener Could Damage Critical Brain Barrier, Risking Stroke : ScienceAlert

Found in everything from protein bars to energy drinks, erythritol has long been considered a safe alternative to sugar. But new research suggests this widely used sweetener may be quietly undermining one of the body’s most crucial protective barriers – with potentially serious consequences for heart health and stroke risk. A recent study from the University of Colorado suggests erythritol …

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