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11 Oct
Renters May Age Faster Than Homeowners, Study Finds
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 11, 2023
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Renting a home, rather than owning it outright, may speed up the body's aging process, a new study suggests.
Researchers found that when compared with people who owned their home outright (no mortgage), those who rented showed signs of faster "biological aging" -- which ...
10 Oct
Wegovy, Ozempic Help Folks Lose Weight, But How?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 10, 2023
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As many doctors and patients hail the advent of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy as the perfect fix for obesity, some experts are urging caution.
The drugs are not well-tolerated by everyone struggling with obesity. For some folks, the weight piles back on as so...
06 Oct
Music Lovers' Physiology 'Synchronizes' at Classical Music Concerts
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 6, 2023
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New research suggests that concert goers may synchronize their breathing and more as they listen to the intricacies of a classical symphony performance.
Previous studies have shown that music may be able to induce synchronization in listeners, but the authors of this stu...
26 Sep
Strike a Pose: Yoga Helps Heart Failure Patients
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 26, 2023
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Heart failure can make everyday activities and exercise tough to carry out, but yoga might be a beneficial add-on to standard care.
A new study from India finds this ancient practice improves quality of life and cardio functioning.
"Our patients observed impro...
03 Aug
Yoga Might Do Wonders for Women's Aging Brains
- Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter
- August 3, 2023
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Yoga is known for its benefits to both the mind and body. And a gentle form of yoga may be an ideal early intervention technique for older women at risk of Alzheimer's disease, new research suggests.
In a small study involving kundalini yoga, participants reported ...
12 Jul
Stressed? Depressed? Mindfulness Training Could Offer Long-Term Relief
- Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter
- July 12, 2023
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The centuries-old practice of mindfulness is having a moment in present times, and a new study finds the therapy can improve mental health for at least six months.
Analyzing the results of 13 prior studies, U.K. researchers concluded that in-person, teacher-led mind...
09 Jul
Aim to Live Happier This Summer. Here's How
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 9, 2023
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It might seem like sunshine, vacation and time spent with family and friends will bring you happiness this summer.
But sometimes it takes a little more effort, said ...
05 May
Mind May Hold Clues to Your Risk of Long COVID
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 5, 2023
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In trying to untangle the mysteries of long COVID, researchers have found anxiety and depression may play a role for some of those with the lingering condition.
In the study from researchers at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), patients who perceived that th...
03 May
Mindfulness Approach Helps Ease the Stress of Parenting a Child With Autism
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- May 3, 2023
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"Mindfulness" practices may help parents of young children with autism manage their daily stressors, and it could benefit their kids in the process, a preliminary study suggests.
Parenting is stressful, and studies show that parents of kids with autism often have particu...
01 May
Mind-Reading Technology Can Turn Brain Scans Into Language
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 1, 2023
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A mind-reading device seems like science fiction, but researchers say they're firmly on the path to building one.
Using functional MRI (fMRI), a newly developed brain-computer interface can read a person's thoughts and translate them into full sentences, according to a <...
04 Apr
How Does Stress Affect the Body?
- Kirstie Ganobsik HealthDay Reporter
- April 4, 2023
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Figuring out how stress affects your body can be a challenge, because the answer can depend on how stressed out you are, and for how long.
28 Mar
Healthy Relationships Could Bring Healthier Bodies, Study Shows
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 28, 2023
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Close relationships -- and whether your experiences within those relationships are positive or negative -- could influence your physical health.
New research found that the way you feel about your close relationships may affect the way your body functions.
"Both po...
01 Mar
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Takes Big Toll on Mental Health
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 1, 2023
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When Dr. Yezaz Ghouri sees patients with the cramping, abdominal pain and diarrhea that are hallmark symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), he'll typically ask how life's going.
Mo...
17 Jan
In Tibetan Monk Study, Hints That Meditating Can Alter Gut Microbes
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 17, 2023
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Meditation might help a person's gut health -- but it takes a lot of meditation over a long time.
Tibetan Buddhist monks appear to have gut microbes that differ substantially from others living near them, a
13 Dec
Exercise, Mindfulness May Not Boost Seniors' Thinking, Memory
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 13, 2022
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Exercise and mindfulness are known for their health benefits, but a new study found that didn't extend to boosting memory or thinking skills in healthy seniors.
That doesn't mean these activities wouldn't be beneficial for memory if practiced for a longer period of time...
24 Nov
Tips for 'Stomaching' the Holidays If You Have IBS
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 24, 2022
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Stress affects gut health and intensifies pain, which -- for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) -- can make traveling to see family during the holiday season excruciating.
"People living with IBS often say the holidays are especially stressful, above and beyond t...
08 Nov
Take the Mindful Way to Lower Blood Pressure
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 8, 2022
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Mindfulness is a centuries-old practice that's become trendy in recent years -- and a new study now says it can help your heart health.
Training in mindfulness can help people better manage their high blood pressure by helping them stick to healthy lifestyle changes, a n...
05 Oct
Yoga, Mindfulness Could Be Powerful Tools to Manage Blood Sugar
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 5, 2022
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Yoga, meditation and other mindfulness practices may help people with type 2 diabetes lower their blood sugar -- nearly to the degree that standard medications like m...
27 Jul
Alternative Medicine Popular Among Seniors, But Most Don't Tell Their Doctors About It
- By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 27, 2022
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Lots of older folks are turning to alternative medicine to help them with the pains of aging -- but they don't necessarily think that's ...
13 Jul
U.K. School Studies Find No Benefit of Mindfulness for Kids' Mental Health
- By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling HealthDay Reporter
- July 13, 2022
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As rates of teenage anxiety and depression climb in the United States, parents and teachers are rushing to solve the mental health crisis.
Some have proposed mindfulness training
24 May
Can Mindfulness Really Change Your Brain?
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 24, 2022
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Meditation and other mindfulness practices may improve your attention, but they won't lead to structural changes in your brain in the short-term, according to a new study.
Previous studies have shown that learning new skills, aerobic exercise and balance training could t...
23 Dec
Could Meditation Strengthen Your Immune System?
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- December 23, 2021
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Meditation done at an intense level may bring a significant boost to the inner workings of your immune system.
The finding follows a blood sample analysis that took pre- and post-meditation snapshots of genetic activity among more than 100 men and women.
That anal...
26 Nov
As Holidays Return to Normal, Here's How to De-Stress
- November 26, 2021
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A return to a more normal holiday season may also mean higher stress levels, so an expert offers some coping tips.
Don't get too focused on buying the perfect presents, making the best dinner or planning the perfect party. Try to be mindful of pleasant things and moments...
10 Nov
Mindfulness Can Boost Your Mindset After Cardiac Arrest
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- November 10, 2021
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Shining a light on the powerful link between the mind and body, a new study suggests that cardiac arrest survivors who learn to focus their thoughts on the here and now during recovery are less likely to become depressed or anxious.
The finding centers on a mental h...