If want to get more out of your next flu shot or COVID-19 vaccination, an early study hints at a simple way: Take a long, brisk walk afterward. Researchers found that when people exercised moderately for 90 minutes right after either vaccination, their bodies produced more infection-fighting antibodies over the next month. The findings are… read on > read on >
A type of skin cell that plays a significant role in fighting acne has been identified — a finding researchers say could lead to new ways to treat the common skin ailment Hair follicles have been known to be major factors in acne development, but this study suggests that other skin cells may have a… read on > read on >
Here are some numbers that could add up strongly in your favor. If you’re in your 70s and get 20 minutes a day of moderate to vigorous exercise, you may ward off heart disease in your 80s, new Italian research suggests. In the study of close to 3,000 Italians over 65, regular exercise was linked… read on > read on >
MONDAY, Feb. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Comedian Bob Saget died after a severe blow to his head fractured his skull in several spots and caused bleeding across both sides of his brain, an autopsy report shows. “It is most probable that the decedent suffered an unwitnessed fall backwards and struck the posterior aspect of… read on > read on >
Mobile health apps can help older Americans but only about four in 10 use them, and those most likely to benefit are least likely to take advantage of them, a new survey reveals. Health apps monitor everything from calories and exercise to blood pressure and blood sugar to help users manage chronic conditions or achieve… read on > read on >
Worried that a COVID-19 vaccine might hamper your workout? New research suggests you can hit the gym with minimal effects. In a study of 18 healthy people who received a COVID-19 vaccine, the participants were monitored while they did cycling workouts before and two to three weeks after being fully vaccinated. The researchers also conducted… read on > read on >
Got dry, itchy eyes? Working out might help, a new study suggests. “Instead of having to use eye drops or other alternative treatments, our study aimed to determine if remaining physically active can be an effective preventative measure against dryness,” said study co-author Heinz Otchere. He is a doctoral candidate in vision science at the… read on > read on >
Alan Holman didn’t stop exercising when told he had cancer, and he’s glad of it, now that U.K. researchers say moderate exercise may improve chemotherapy outcomes in esophageal cancer patients. Holman, 70, was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in December 2016, shortly after retiring from his job as a facilities manager at a shopping mall in… read on > read on >
Worried about losing your mental faculties as you age? Get out there and exercise, new research suggests. Physical activity helps keep the aging brain sharp, according to the latest of many studies showing a link between exercise and brain health. This study included 90 adults, ages 50-74, who wore devices to measure their levels of… read on > read on >
With America’s best skiers, skaters and snowboarders now heading to the Winter Olympics, a team of mental health professionals will be in Beijing to help them perform under the double strain of intense competition and a pandemic. One of those professionals is Dr. David Baron, provost of Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, Calif.… read on > read on >
