Estrogen-only hormone therapy tied to lower dementia risk
Should you have a hysterectomy?
Stair climbing may significantly lower cardiovascular risks
Why do I sweat so much?
Walking pneumonia: The "mild" illness that can still pack a punch
Tai chi walking: What is it and does it work?
What causes knee pain: How doctors make a diagnosis
Sacroiliac joint pain: Causes, symptoms, and exercises that help
Where you carry excess weight matters in predicting heart disease risk
Study: At-home colorectal cancer screening may significantly cut colon cancer deaths
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The wrong arm position might affect your blood pressure measurement
A 2024 study found that the accuracy of a blood pressure reading is compromised if a person's arm isn't in a certain position. For the most effective measurement, the person should be seated, feet flat on the floor, with the arm supported so the elbow is at heart level.
The least unhealthy holiday desserts
Beyond plain fruit, it's hard to find extremely healthy holiday desserts. Dietitians recommend opting for desserts that are at least a little healthier than others. Examples of better options include fruit crisps, fruit or vegetable breads, dark chocolate bark, meringue cookies, or fruit dipped in dark chocolate. Yet even those can have high amounts of saturated fat, sugar, carbohydrates, and calories. Dietitians say it will help to have a smaller portion and savor it slowly.
Can we measure how rapidly our bodies are aging?
Scientists have discovered new ways to measure how rapidly the body is aging. For example, it's possible to determine body age by measuring the length of telomeres-the ends of the chromosomes inside of every cell. And a 2024 study found that levels of certain proteins in the blood correspond to body age. It's hoped that this information can help lead to anti-aging treatments and also help motivate people to make lifestyle changes (if necessary) to slow the process.
Estrogen-only hormone therapy tied to lower dementia risk
Should you have a hysterectomy?
Stair climbing may significantly lower cardiovascular risks
Why do I sweat so much?
Walking pneumonia: The "mild" illness that can still pack a punch
Tai chi walking: What is it and does it work?
What causes knee pain: How doctors make a diagnosis
Sacroiliac joint pain: Causes, symptoms, and exercises that help
Where you carry excess weight matters in predicting heart disease risk
Study: At-home colorectal cancer screening may significantly cut colon cancer deaths
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