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Elderly Adults Who Exercise More May Live Longer. Among a sample of 803 seniors participating in the Hispanic Established Population for the Epidemiologic Study of the Elderly, researchers found that those who increased their physical activity levels over a ten-year period had a 43% lower risk of death during the course of the study than…
Read MoreMaternal High-Fat Diet Raises Breast Cancer Risk Across Generations. A high-fat diet may increase the risk of breast cancer across generations. Using mice, researchers observed that first- and third-generation female offspring that had been exposed to a high-fat diet while in utero were at a greater risk of developing breast cancer. The findings suggest that…
Read MoreHigher BMI Linked to Increased Risk Cardiometabolic Disease. In a study that included 119,859 participants, researchers examined the association between body mass index (BMI) and cardiometabolic disease traits and found a link between a higher BMI and an increased risk of coronary heart disease, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes. The researchers note, “Body mass index…
Read MoreRadon Exposure May Increase Alzheimer’s Disease Risk. A new study that compared data concerning radon exposure and deaths attributed to Alzheimer’s disease (AD) appears to indicate a correlation between ionizing radiation exposure and the development of this neurodegenerative condition. The authors of the study conclude, “Our findings, like other studies, suggest that ionizing radiation is…
Read MoreQuit Smoking for Healthier Sinuses. Researchers assessed the severity of symptoms and medication use of 103 former smokers with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) and found that the severity of CRS decreased to the levels of nonsmoking CRS patients over the course of about ten years. The former smokers also saw an improvement in the severity of…
Read MoreMultisite Musculoskeletal Pain in Adolescence May Predict Medical and Social Issues. Norwegian researchers report that teenagers with pain in multiple body sites have an elevated risk for life-affecting health problems during young adulthood. In this study, researchers followed 3,987 teens for an average of eight years and found a positive relationship between the number of…
Read MoreManage Knee Pain with Exercise. People who have knee pain are often tempted to rest instead of exercise; however, regular exercise can help strengthen the knees and ease pain. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recommends: start exercising slowly and increase repetitions or weights as you get stronger; some discomfort is normal, pain isn’t, so…
Read MoreMac & Cheese Products Contain High Levels of Harmful Chemicals. Phthalates are a group of chemicals used to soften and increase the flexibility of plastic and vinyl, which can get into food from packaging and equipment used in manufacturing. Past research has linked these chemicals to birth defects in boys and learning and behavior problems…
Read MoreBig Men More Prone to Aggressive Prostate Cancer. A new study suggests that both taller and heavier men have a greater risk of getting and dying from aggressive prostate cancer. An analysis of data concerning nearly 142,000 men indicates that for every additional four inches of height (10.16 cm), a man’s risk of being diagnosed…
Read MoreMaking Amends. Surveys completed by more than 200 adults reveal that when couples have a disagreement, men and women want different things from their partner before they make up. The data show that women prefer heart-felt apologies and quality time while men prefer a kind gesture. These findings may allow couples to better understand how…
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