How to stop an anxiety spiral before it takes over
You may be familiar with this spiral: it starts with a simple worry, like how tonight’s meeting will go, whether you made a mistake at work, or what an abnormal medical result means. Then it takes on a life of its own. What if they don’t like…
A simple daily fiber supplement reduces arthritis pain and improves strength.
A simple daily fiber supplement can offer a surprising new way to relieve arthritic knee pain while improving muscle strength. In a clinical trial led by researchers at the University of Nottingham, people with knee osteoarthritis (OA) who took a…
Mice with Parkinson’s-like brain changes unexpectedly recovered a year later: ScienceAlert
After three weeks of exposure to a pesticide, the laboratory mice moved slowly and had difficulty finding their balance. Scientists were using this chemical to study some of the movement problems seen in Parkinson’s disease. But as they continued…
Young adults with cancer report being fired by doctors
Share this Article You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. Young adults with cancer report rescheduling appointments and being turned away by doctors, according to a new study. When Dave, a close friend of…
Protein can help build and preserve muscle, but eating more has its limits
High protein content has become a selling point for foods ranging from breakfast cereals to yogurt. For anyone hoping to build muscle or stay strong as they age, choosing the product with the most protein may seem wise. But whether an extra serving helps…
Only high-intensity training modestly improves BMD
High-intensity progressive resistance training has the potential to modestly increase lumbar spine bone mineral density (BMD) in older adults over 1 year, but moderate-intensity training resulted in no change in BMD, according to preliminary results from…
The Best Snack for Lowering Cholesterol, According to Dietitians
Oatmeal Energy Balls are rich in ingredients that support cholesterol management. Fiber, unsaturated fats and antioxidants from oats, nuts and other mixes can help lower cholesterol. Experts recommend prioritizing fiber, reducing saturated fat intake,…
FDA approval for no-drill cavity care could be imminent after large Phase 3 treatment trial
Credit: Dentist Ozkan Guner FDA approval may be imminent for a key innovation in dentistry that could save thousands of children from painful pulling, drilling and infections with a simple fluid coating. Every year, untreated tooth decay sends thousands…
Harvest a deer? Better to get it checked for chronic wasting disease
SALT LAKE CITY — Successful deer hunters in many Utah hunting units are asked to stop at check stations during fall hunts. Officials across the state will check for chronic wasting disease, a communicable disease that affects the nervous systems of deer,…
Mice with Parkinson’s-like brain changes unexpectedly recovered a year later
After three weeks of exposure to a pesticide, the laboratory mice moved slowly and had difficulty finding their balance. Scientists were using this chemical to study some of the movement problems seen in Parkinson’s disease. But as they continued…