We humans have long dreamt of immortality. The ancient Greeks venerated the gods of Mount Olympus, who were said to sup on ambrosia to maintain eternal youth. In Ireland, we told stories of Oisín venturing into Tír na nÓg. Right across the cultures of the world, there are tales of people seeking out the elixir
Neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, pose a significant challenge to the ageing population, including our parents, affecting their cognitive and motor functions. Since Neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), are generally progressive and currently incurable, there is great emphasis by researchers and health professionals alike on lifestyle changes for
What is the noise level of an airplane engine or a hand drill, a normal conversation, the movement of a car at a speed of 60 km/h, in a disco, at a rock concert and which values are dangerous for people’s health and the animals? The answers to these and many other questions are given
IT’S NOT QUITE time to eat a meal, but you’re hungry. It’s that critical juncture, and peanut butter is always there for you. Whether you dunk into it with an apple or spread it on toast, peanut butter provides a super convenient way to snack. But, of course, not all convenient foods are good for
People who want to be teeny-tiny are taking a pint-sized shot of Ozempic. “Microdosing” the weight-loss drug is becoming increasingly common, according to doctors — and it’s not always a bad thing. “It’s basically a tailored approach to dosing Ozempic to meet the needs of the individual,” board-certified family physician and obesity medicine specialist Dr. Britta Reierson
Credit: CC0 Public Domain While there’s currently no cure for multiple sclerosis, a lot of new treatment options have become available—many in just the last few years. There are pills and capsules taken daily or even a few times a year, injections you can give yourself at home or intravenous infusions given monthly or biannually.
Welcome to the centenarian club, Jimmy Carter. The longest living president in U.S. history turned 100 on Tuesday, Oct. 1, becoming the first commander-in-chief to reach the century mark. Active until his late 90s, Carter has shown remarkable staying power. He has survived cancer, a series of falls and the death of his beloved wife
Every fall, as nature (and retailers) don a palette of gold, orange and brown, you may also notice a fair amount of pink in the mix, as October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. But as the second-leading cause of cancer deaths for women, and one that has become increasingly survivable with early detection, year-round attention to the preventive
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. A woman in Portland, Oregon started her daily exercise habit with one activity – walking her dog. Lindsay Kee then added movements to this daily activity. Before leaving on the walk, she did some standing stretches. On her return, she did other exercises such
Doctors taking part in an awareness camp on World Heart Day, at the Heart and Brain Institute of Andhra Hospitals in Vijayawada on Sunday. | Photo Credit: G.N. Rao Incorporating more fruits and vegetables in one’s diet, good stress management, exercising, keeping sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels down are important to keep a heart
About 80% of premature heart disease and stroke can be prevented through lifestyle and risk factor modifications at community levels, says Dr Rajesh Vijayvergiya from PGIMER, Chandigarh, on World Heart Day, which falls on September 29. While giving insights about the burden of various cardiovascular diseases, Dr Vijayvergiya, a professor in PGIMER’s department of cardiology,
