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Struggling to Recover After Surgery? This Low-Impact Exercise Could Help

struggling to recover after surgery this lowimpact exercise could help

June 23, 2025

Getting back to movement after surgery can be hard, but aquatic therapy may help. Exercising in water reduces pressure on joints, making it easier and less painful to move. The water also provides gentle resistance, helping people rebuild strength...

Is an Apple a Day Really Enough? Here’s What Experts Say

is an apple a day really enough heres what experts say

June 23, 2025

Apples are full of healthy plant compounds that may help lower cholesterol, support heart health, and aid in weight loss. While the popular saying promotes eating one apple a day, some studies suggest that two or three apples daily may provide more...

Back Pain Relief Might Be as Simple as a Daily Walk, Study Finds

back pain relief might be as simple as a daily walk study finds

June 21, 2025

Walking for just over an hour a day may reduce the risk of chronic lower back pain, according to new research published in JAMA Network Open. The study followed more than 11,000 adults and found that those who walked at least 78 minutes daily were...

Experts Say These Everyday Foods Could Support a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle

experts say these everyday foods could support a hearthealthy lifestyle

June 21, 2025

A new study suggests that compounds found in foods like dark chocolate, tea, apples, and grapes may help lower blood pressure. These compounds, called flavan-3-ols, support healthy blood vessels — a key factor in regulating blood pressure....

This Simple Test Could Predict How Long You’ll Live

this simple test could predict how long youll live

June 20, 2025

A new study says a simple sit-down and stand-up test might help predict how long you’ll live. The test checks your balance, strength, and flexibility by seeing if you can sit on the floor and stand up again without using your hands or knees....

A Late-Night Meal Might Be Hurting Your Health More Than You Think

a latenight meal might be hurting your health more than you think

June 20, 2025

Eating dinner late at night might raise your blood sugar, even if you stay up for hours afterward, according to a new study from Johns Hopkins. Researchers found that people who ate close to bedtime had higher blood sugar levels than those who ate...

New Drug Blocks Key Enzyme to Slow Cancer Growth

new drug blocks key enzyme to slow cancer growth

June 19, 2025

A new study from Johns Hopkins suggests that blocking a key enzyme could help stop cancer cells from growing. The enzyme, called Pol 1, helps cells make ribosomal RNA, which is needed to build proteins. When researchers blocked Pol 1 using a drug,...

Ear Wax May Help Detect Parkinson’s Early, Study Finds

ear wax may help detect parkinsons early study finds

June 19, 2025

A new study shows that ear wax might help doctors detect Parkinson’s disease early. Researchers in China looked at samples from over 200 people and found that those with Parkinson’s had four different chemical compounds in their ear wax....

Could Where You Live Be Making You Sick? Study Ties Ocean Pollution to Disease

could where you live be making you sick study ties ocean pollution to disease

June 18, 2025

People living near U.S. coastlines polluted with microplastics may face higher risks for serious health issues, according to a new study. Researchers found increased rates of Type 2 diabetes, stroke and coronary artery disease in areas with the most...

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