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Weighted Vest Fitness Trend Explained: Fat Loss, Strength Gains And Price Check
A new study finds that wearing weighted vests during weight loss helps older adults preserve metabolism and reduces weight regain over two years compared to dieting alone.
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Heatwave Health Risks: 8 Mistakes That Can Make Things Worse
Avoid dehydration, peak sun, tight clothes, and overexertion simple habits help prevent heatwave health risks.
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Older Adults Now Face 900 Hours A Year Of Extreme Heat Limits, Copernicus Data Shows
The team analysed climate and weather data recorded during 1950-2024 and managed by Copernicus Climate Change Service.
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Using Weight-Loss Drugs May Up Your Risk Of Fractures And Gout By 30%, Says New Study
A new study presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2026 Annual Meeting suggests that weight-loss drugs may increase the risk of fractures and gout. Here is what you should know about this revelation and how to be careful.
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Dehydrated Or Not? Here's How The Skin Pinch Test Can Help You Find Out Quickly
Skin pinch test offers a quick clue to hydration, but age and other factors limit accuracy, always confirm with other signs or medical advice
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Silent Muscle Loss After 60: New Indian Guidelines Flag Sarcopenia Risk
New Indian clinical guidelines warn that age-related muscle loss, or sarcopenia, is an under-recognised health risk affecting millions of older adults.
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Can A Spoonful Of Peanut Butter Improve Muscle Function? This And Other Benefits Explained
The new trial tested whether peanut butter supplementation improves physical function, muscle strength, and muscle mass in older adults at risk of falls.
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Alarming Gap: India's Young Adults Rank 60th In Global Mental Health Study
India's young adults (18-34) rank 60th out of 84 nations in mental health and well-being, with a Mind Health Quotient (MHQ) score of 33, far lower than older adults.
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Trump Seen With Swollen Ankles: Why Do Ankles Swell And Is It Dangerous?
US President Trump's visibly swollen ankles have reignited scrutiny over his health, drawing attention to edema, fluid buildup in tissues. Here's what causes swelling and when it may signal a serious health issue.
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8 Gentle Exercises For Seniors With Mobility Issues
Seniors should perform exercises that are gentle on their body. It can help to improve their strength and flexibility. These exercises could be seated or wall-supported wherein they perform controlled movements.
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Weighted Vest Fitness Trend Explained: Fat Loss, Strength Gains And Price Check
A new study finds that wearing weighted vests during weight loss helps older adults preserve metabolism and reduces weight regain over two years compared to dieting alone.
-
Heatwave Health Risks: 8 Mistakes That Can Make Things Worse
Avoid dehydration, peak sun, tight clothes, and overexertion simple habits help prevent heatwave health risks.
-
Older Adults Now Face 900 Hours A Year Of Extreme Heat Limits, Copernicus Data Shows
The team analysed climate and weather data recorded during 1950-2024 and managed by Copernicus Climate Change Service.
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Using Weight-Loss Drugs May Up Your Risk Of Fractures And Gout By 30%, Says New Study
A new study presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2026 Annual Meeting suggests that weight-loss drugs may increase the risk of fractures and gout. Here is what you should know about this revelation and how to be careful.
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Dehydrated Or Not? Here's How The Skin Pinch Test Can Help You Find Out Quickly
Skin pinch test offers a quick clue to hydration, but age and other factors limit accuracy, always confirm with other signs or medical advice
-
Silent Muscle Loss After 60: New Indian Guidelines Flag Sarcopenia Risk
New Indian clinical guidelines warn that age-related muscle loss, or sarcopenia, is an under-recognised health risk affecting millions of older adults.
-
Can A Spoonful Of Peanut Butter Improve Muscle Function? This And Other Benefits Explained
The new trial tested whether peanut butter supplementation improves physical function, muscle strength, and muscle mass in older adults at risk of falls.
-
Alarming Gap: India's Young Adults Rank 60th In Global Mental Health Study
India's young adults (18-34) rank 60th out of 84 nations in mental health and well-being, with a Mind Health Quotient (MHQ) score of 33, far lower than older adults.
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Trump Seen With Swollen Ankles: Why Do Ankles Swell And Is It Dangerous?
US President Trump's visibly swollen ankles have reignited scrutiny over his health, drawing attention to edema, fluid buildup in tissues. Here's what causes swelling and when it may signal a serious health issue.
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8 Gentle Exercises For Seniors With Mobility Issues
Seniors should perform exercises that are gentle on their body. It can help to improve their strength and flexibility. These exercises could be seated or wall-supported wherein they perform controlled movements.
