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Liver Health Breakthrough: New Study Reveals How Gut Bacteria Can Restore Ageing Livers
A new study published in Digestive Disease Week reveals that good gut bacteria could restore ageing liver tissue. Here is what the study found and why it matters for liver health therapies.
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Daytime Napping Linked To Higher Mortality Risk In Older Adults, Study Finds
One of the most striking findings was the link between morning naps and increased risk. Experts suggest this could be related to disruptions in the body's internal clock, known as the circadian rhythm.
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Meryl Streep's Low-Impact Swimming Is Better Than Intense Gymming In 60s And 70s; Cardiologist Explains Why
Meryl Streep swims a mile a day to keep her mental and physical health intact. Dr Varun Bansal explains why a low-impact swim is more effective than a high-intensity gym session at 76.
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Climate Change Is Making Strokes More Frequent And Deadly, Warns World Stroke Organization
Climate change poses an escalating threat to brain health, with extreme heat, rapid humidity shifts and exposure to dust and sandstorms increasing the risk of having a stroke, according to a scientific statement by experts from the World Stroke Organ
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Study Finds Increase In Rectal Cancer Deaths Among Older Millennials; Signs And Symptoms To Watch Out For
The study found a steady increase in death rates for colorectal cancer, with cases of rectal cancer deaths increasing 2 to 3 times faster than colon cancer.
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Is Vitamin D Deficiency A Risk Factor For Alzheimer's Disease? Study Answers
The researchers found that individuals with very low vitamin D levels were much more likely to develop dementia or Alzheimer's disease compared to those with normal levels.
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Creatine Is Not Just For Gym-Goers, Why Experts Say It Is Good For Health For Everyone
Creatine is a naturally occurring compound that is stored in muscles and helps generate ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate), the energy your body relies on during short bursts of activity.
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What Happens To Your Stomach When You Take Ibuprofen Daily? A Doctor Explains
Consuming ibuprofen daily can affect the stomach in various ways. Dr Anant Kumar explains what exactly happens and why you should be mindful of popping ibuprofen daily.
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More Than Just Tired? Why Daytime Napping In Older Adults Could Be An Early Warning Sign
Daytime napping in older adults is an early warning sign of certain health conditions. Here is what you need to know about daytime napping: its persistent nature should be observed, and timely medical advice is necessary.
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Loneliness Affects Memory In Older Adults, Not Memory Decline: Study
Loneliness may affect the memory of older adults, but it doesn't seem to speed up mental decline, according to a study conducted in 10,000 Europeans over seven years.
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Popular Weight Loss Drugs May Lead To More Muscle Loss, Finds Study
The study analysed multiple studies and found that muscle-related tissue accounted for about 35% of total weight lost in incretin groups, exceeding safe benchmarks in two-thirds of cases.
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How Eating Two Kiwis A Day Benefits Gut Health And Immunity, Explains UK-Based Doctor
Kiwis are rich in vitamin C, carotenoids, polyphenols and fibre, which work together to support immune defenses, according to the UK-based doctor
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Older Adults In India At 12% Higher Depression Risk When Children Unemployed, Says Indian Survey
Findings also show that the link between older adults' well-being and children's employment status is stronger in families where children's economic and social support is crucial to parents' security.
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Water Fasting For Weight Loss? Here's What Your Body Actually Goes Through
Water fasting involves consuming only water for a set time and triggers metabolic changes like glycogen depletion and ketosis.
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Stopping Preventive Medications In Elderly Does Not Increase Risk Of Death Or Hospitalisation: Analysis
Findings published in the journal BioMed Central (BMC) Geriatrics also suggest that de-prescribing was not related with an increased risk of falls.
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Liver Health Breakthrough: New Study Reveals How Gut Bacteria Can Restore Ageing Livers
A new study published in Digestive Disease Week reveals that good gut bacteria could restore ageing liver tissue. Here is what the study found and why it matters for liver health therapies.
-
Daytime Napping Linked To Higher Mortality Risk In Older Adults, Study Finds
One of the most striking findings was the link between morning naps and increased risk. Experts suggest this could be related to disruptions in the body's internal clock, known as the circadian rhythm.
-
Meryl Streep's Low-Impact Swimming Is Better Than Intense Gymming In 60s And 70s; Cardiologist Explains Why
Meryl Streep swims a mile a day to keep her mental and physical health intact. Dr Varun Bansal explains why a low-impact swim is more effective than a high-intensity gym session at 76.
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Climate Change Is Making Strokes More Frequent And Deadly, Warns World Stroke Organization
Climate change poses an escalating threat to brain health, with extreme heat, rapid humidity shifts and exposure to dust and sandstorms increasing the risk of having a stroke, according to a scientific statement by experts from the World Stroke Organ
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Study Finds Increase In Rectal Cancer Deaths Among Older Millennials; Signs And Symptoms To Watch Out For
The study found a steady increase in death rates for colorectal cancer, with cases of rectal cancer deaths increasing 2 to 3 times faster than colon cancer.
-
Is Vitamin D Deficiency A Risk Factor For Alzheimer's Disease? Study Answers
The researchers found that individuals with very low vitamin D levels were much more likely to develop dementia or Alzheimer's disease compared to those with normal levels.
-
Creatine Is Not Just For Gym-Goers, Why Experts Say It Is Good For Health For Everyone
Creatine is a naturally occurring compound that is stored in muscles and helps generate ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate), the energy your body relies on during short bursts of activity.
-
What Happens To Your Stomach When You Take Ibuprofen Daily? A Doctor Explains
Consuming ibuprofen daily can affect the stomach in various ways. Dr Anant Kumar explains what exactly happens and why you should be mindful of popping ibuprofen daily.
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More Than Just Tired? Why Daytime Napping In Older Adults Could Be An Early Warning Sign
Daytime napping in older adults is an early warning sign of certain health conditions. Here is what you need to know about daytime napping: its persistent nature should be observed, and timely medical advice is necessary.
-
Loneliness Affects Memory In Older Adults, Not Memory Decline: Study
Loneliness may affect the memory of older adults, but it doesn't seem to speed up mental decline, according to a study conducted in 10,000 Europeans over seven years.
-
Popular Weight Loss Drugs May Lead To More Muscle Loss, Finds Study
The study analysed multiple studies and found that muscle-related tissue accounted for about 35% of total weight lost in incretin groups, exceeding safe benchmarks in two-thirds of cases.
-
How Eating Two Kiwis A Day Benefits Gut Health And Immunity, Explains UK-Based Doctor
Kiwis are rich in vitamin C, carotenoids, polyphenols and fibre, which work together to support immune defenses, according to the UK-based doctor
-
Older Adults In India At 12% Higher Depression Risk When Children Unemployed, Says Indian Survey
Findings also show that the link between older adults' well-being and children's employment status is stronger in families where children's economic and social support is crucial to parents' security.
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Water Fasting For Weight Loss? Here's What Your Body Actually Goes Through
Water fasting involves consuming only water for a set time and triggers metabolic changes like glycogen depletion and ketosis.
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Stopping Preventive Medications In Elderly Does Not Increase Risk Of Death Or Hospitalisation: Analysis
Findings published in the journal BioMed Central (BMC) Geriatrics also suggest that de-prescribing was not related with an increased risk of falls.
