Numerous studies have documented the link between weight loss attempts and future weight gain.... Read More
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Your Body Ages in Leaps
What comes to mind is punctuated equilibrium. This evolutionary biology theory describes evolution as a series of short, rapid times of change interrupted by prolonged periods of stability.... Read More
The End of Diagnostic Guesswork?
The blood test could predict 67 major diseases, including cancer and dementia, up to 10 years early.... Read More
New Alzheimer’s Findings Offer a Reason to Smile
Regular exercise improves blood flow to the brain, promotes the growth of new brain cells, and helps reduce inflammation, all of which are crucial for brain health. Regular exercise can reduce the risk of developing dementia by about one-fifth. This number comes from some analysis that combined the results of 58 studies on exercise and dementia. ... Read More
Could My Netflix Binges Be Deadly?
No big surprise that the study confirmed sedentary behavior is linked to poorer health outcomes. However, the study reminds me that physical activity and sedentary time must be considered when evaluating adult health risks.... Read More
Breast Cancer: Lifestyle Tweaks May Save Lives
While it didn’t affect the chemotherapy dose intensity, the diet and exercise intervention was linked to a higher pathologic complete response (pCR) in patients with certain breast cancer subtypes.... Read More