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Physical therapist Martha Cooper is offering a five week series of free educational classes for women of all ages focusing on the distinct nature of women’s health and vitality. Its everything you never learned about living in a female body including the health risks of hormonal imbalances. The classes will be held on Thursdays starting August 7 through September 4 …

When you go to the dentist, you’re likely focused on matters like cavities and gum health. But dental experts can detect a lot more from your exam.  “A lot about someone’s overall health can be observed just by looking in their mouth,” Dr. Kami Hoss, a dentist and author of If Your Mouth Could Talk, told HuffPost. “In fact, over …

This chickpea-farro grain bowl is a hearty dish that’s packed with plant-based protein, fiber and tons of fresh flavor. Farro, a whole grain with a nutty taste and chewy texture, forms the base and pairs perfectly with tender chickpeas and veggies. If you don’t have farro on hand, you can easily swap in quinoa, brown rice or barley. Published on …

Study reveals periods of significant weight regain after weight loss drugs  The Independent Trajectory of the body weight after drug discontinuation in the treatment of anti-obesity medications  BMC Medicine GLP-1s work but when they’re stopped, the effects stop too: Expert  ABC News On stopping weight loss drugs, many patients find they regain weight  Scimex What happens to your weight after quitting GLP-1 anti-obesity drugs?  News-Medical …

Walking more could reduce your risk of dementia, depression and dying from cancer, as well as being good for your heart, according to research. And you may not need to walk as far as previously thought to reap those benefits. The NHS recommends a brisk 10-minute walk every day. Many people aim to walk 10,000 steps, but struggle to achieve …

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UCSF, Stanford launch $200 million cancer hub to drive breakthroughs in care  San Francisco ChronicleView Full Coverage on Google News Source link

When his doctor prescribed the first blood pressure medication, Kevin Goode knew his weight probably contributed to it. He was 465 pounds, but he thought his high blood pressure wasn’t “too serious.” Still, it remained high, and his doctor prescribed him a second drug to try to lower it. Soon after, he learned he had sleep apnea and his A1C …

About one in two adults is infected with a virus that can cause cold sores, fever and blisters in the mouth. But now, researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) suggest that oral herpes, caused by herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1), could also raise the risk of suffering from the life-altering condition multiple sclerosis. In a new study, scientists gene-edited …