Health


June 30, 2022

Study Finds That Standing on One Leg Can Reveal the Risk of Death in Older People

Can you balance on once foot for 10 seconds? For adults over 50, the ability to do so may be indicative of their risk of death. A study recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that this simple test predicts survival in middle-aged and elderly individuals. The researchers behind the study are even suggesting this simple test be incorporated into routine checkups for older adults.

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June 8, 2022

All Patients in This New Cancer Drug Study Are Now in Remission

Cancer is one of the scariest six-letter words in the world. For decades, scientists and doctors have striven for a cure. Everyday people have run, walked, biked, and boated for a cure. In February 2022, President Biden even announced the re-ignition of the cancer moonshot to end the disease as we know it. Any victory in the war against cancer is worth celebrating.

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May 6, 2022

New Study Finds Ideal Amount of Sleep Needed as We Age

Getting the proper amount of sleep is something many people struggle with. We've all heard that getting enough—or getting too much—shut-eye can have a negative effect on our health. But what's the sweet spot? For those moving from middle to old age, a new study is giving the answer to that important question.

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