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'Eat less, move more' doesn't really work for weight loss, new study finds

‘Eat less, move more’ doesn’t really work for weight loss, new study finds

a doctor talking to a patient Getty Images Ahh, the annual physical. For some, a checkup with the primary care physician doesn’t seem like a big deal. Some tests, some notes and a boost presented with “See you next year!” But for millions of Americans, including most of the 42% of adults who fall under …

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What's the difference between a cold, the flu, RSV and COVID-19: Main symptoms

What’s the difference between a cold, the flu, RSV and COVID-19: Main symptoms

Is it the common cold, flu, RSV or COVID-19? Read on to learn how to tell viruses apart. (Photo via Getty Images) This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Contact a qualified healthcare practitioner before engaging in physical activity or making any changes …

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59-Year-Old Woman With Dementia Shares Symptoms Her Doctors Called Stress

59-Year-Old Woman With Dementia Shares Symptoms Her Doctors Called Stress

Early signs of an age-related disease, like cognitive decline, can be hard to spot, unlike cardiovascular disease or other primarily physical conditions like diabetes. But the problem can be particularly difficult to identify when it begins to progress at a younger age, especially since it can often be mistaken for other problems. Sadly, that was …

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Michael J. Fox, right, accepts the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award from Woody Harrelson during the Governors Awards on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022 at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles.  (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP) XMIT ORG: CAPS115

Parkinson’s disease more common than previously thought, study finds

Parkinson’s disease strikes nearly 90,000 older Americans each year, 30,000 more than previously estimated, according to a study released Thursday. Incidence rates varied across the country. States with higher rates of elderly residents have seen more diagnoses of the disease, the risk of which generally increases with age, but some states in the Northeast and …

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Does exercise really help the brain age?  A new study raises questions.

Does exercise really help the brain age? A new study raises questions.

Comment this story Comment Exercise and mindfulness training did not improve older adults’ brain health in a startling new study published this week in JAMA. The experiment, which recruited more than 580 older men and women, investigated whether starting a program of exercise, mindfulness — or both — improved older people’s abilities to think and …

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What are the most current COVID symptoms?  Here's what you need to know in 2022

What are the most current COVID symptoms? Here’s what you need to know in 2022

When the pandemic first hit, most people remembered the symptoms of COVID-19. But the virus transformed over time and with that the symptoms also changed. Current COVID symptoms are actually more similar to what you’d expect with the common cold, according to a new report. The report is courtesy of the ZOE Health Study, which …

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A microbiome-dependent gut-brain pathway regulates exercise motivation

Neufer, PD et al. Understand the cellular and molecular mechanisms of physical activity-induced health benefits. Metab cell. 224–11 (2015). CAS Google Scholar Article Hawley, JA, Hargreaves, M., Joyner, MJ & Zierath, JR Integrative Exercise Biology. Cell 159738–749 (2014). CAS Google Scholar Article Churchill, GA, Gatti, DM, Munger, SC, and Svenson, KL Population diversity of inbred …

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Expert Explains Why Pharmacist's 'Viral Hangover Cure' Really Works

Expert Explains Why Pharmacist’s ‘Viral Hangover Cure’ Really Works

The holiday season is in full swing, but nothing kills that festive cheer faster than a prolonged, painful hangover. However, an American pharmacist has shared the hangover ‘cure’ she swears is ‘100% effective’ – and those who have tried it agree. Ari, a licensed physician in Los Angeles, revealed she took a B-complex, magnesium and …

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Officials urge mask-wearing as 'triple epidemic' grows: What parents need to know

Officials urge mask-wearing as ‘triple epidemic’ grows: What parents need to know

Additionally, COVID-19 cases and deaths have increased by 50% over the past week, although the rate has remained stable for a long time, according to the CDC. SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images, FILE Students wearing face masks arrive with their parents on the first day of class for the 2021-22 school year at Baldwin Park …

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