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Jane Goodall's 10 Healthy Habits to Boost Longevity
Jane Goodall, the iconic primatologist who inspired the world with her lifelong work in conservation, animal welfare, and protecting the planet, passed away on October 1 at age 91. While genetics played a role - both of her parents lived to 94 - Goodall's lifestyle choices...
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Study: Menopause Doesn't Affect MS Progression
Menopause does not increase symptoms and disability among women with multiple sclerosis, a major new study has concluded. Some experts had been concerned that fluctuating hormone levels associated with menopause might affect severity of the neurodegenerative disease,...
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Smart Patch Helps Addicts Reduce Alcohol, Drug Use
A "stress coach" smart patch can help people struggling with addiction or alcoholism manage their anxiety and cravings, lowering their risk of relapse, a new study shows. The biofeedback patch provides people with real-time monitoring of their heart rate, which can become...
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Poor Sleep Linked to Accelerated Brain Aging
Rotten sleep might accelerate the aging of a person's brain, partly by increasing inflammation, a new study says. People's brains aged faster as they scored worse on a five-point scale of sleep quality, researchers reported Sept. 30 in the journal eBioMedicine."The gap...
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Dr. Small: Stay Sharp as You Age With Brain Games
Age-related dementia is an upsetting diagnosis, and it's one that nearly 6 million Americans currently face. About 5% to 8% of adults over 65 have some form of dementia, and the risk doubles every five years as people get older. But there's good news: keeping your brain...
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Industrial Chemical Linked To Parkinson's Disease
Long-term exposure to a chemical used in metal degreasing and dry cleaning might increase the risk of Parkinson's disease, a new study says. Seniors living in places with the highest airborne levels of trichloroethylene showed a 10% higher risk for Parkinson's than those in...
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Being Organized Can Help You Live Longer
A new study finds that being organized, active, and helpful to others may boost your lifespan - while stress, anxiety, and moodiness may cut it short. The research, published in the Journal of Psychosomatic Research and led by the University of Edinburgh, analyzed data from...
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Ultra-Processed Food Addiction Common in Gen X
New research suggests that older adults, particularly Generation X women, have high rates of addiction to ultra-processed foods, such as fast food, sugary drinks and packaged snacks. These products - made with high levels of fat, salt and sugar to maximize their appeal -...
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How to Springboard Your Stress Away
Americans are more stressed than ever. Surveys show that 80% of U.S. adults feel stressed, 90% of employees report work-related stress, and 75% of college students say they're overwhelmed. Typical advice includes meditation, self-care, massages, or therapy - but research...
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Study: Drug Made from Marijuana Reduced Back Pain
An experimental medication made from marijuana successfully reduced back pain in a new study, offering further support for the drug's potential in treating one of the most common forms of chronic pain. The 800-patient study by a German drugmaker is the latest evidence of the...
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OpenAI Brings ChatGPT Parental Controls After Suicide
OpenAI is rolling out parental controls for ChatGPT on the web and mobile, following a lawsuit by the parents of a teen who died by suicide after the artificial intelligence startup's chatbot allegedly coached him on methods of self-harm.
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Dr. Crandall: Consult Your Doctor Before Taking Meds During Pregnancy
Concerns are growing over the safety of common medications during pregnancy after an old tweet from Tylenol resurfaced, warning expectant mothers not to use the product.While the makers of Tylenol say the warning was taken out of context, President Donald Trump continues to...
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Study: Gene Therapy Slows Huntington's Disease
A new gene therapy has shown promise in slowing the progression of Huntington's disease, according to early trial results released Wednesday. In a Phase 1/2 study, patients given a high dose of UniQure's experimental therapy AMT-130 experienced a 75% slowing of disease...
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Dr. Small: How to Recognize and Treat Depression
Depression is becoming an increasingly common mental health problem in the U.S. Nearly 30% of Americans will experience depression at some point in their lives, yet only about half ever seek treatment. Dr. Gary Small, a brain health expert and chair of psychiatry at the...
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More Americans Report Memory, Concentration Issues
A growing number of Americans appear to be losing their brain power, particularly younger adults, a new study says. The U.S. has experienced a sharp increase in adults experiencing serious problems with memory, concentration and decision-making, researchers reported Sept. 24...
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Doctors Reassure Pregnant Women About Tylenol
Doctors are already facing worried women asking whether taking Tylenol during pregnancy can cause autism in their children just days after U.S. President Donald Trump urged women to "fight like hell" to not take it. Trump, at a White House press conference on Monday flanked...
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New Test Spots Alzheimer's 20 Years Before Symptoms
A U.S. company has developed a groundbreaking test that may be able to predict Alzheimer's disease-and other neurodegenerative conditions-decades before symptoms appear. While the current thinking is that Alzheimer's and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) can only be...
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Study: Any Drinking Increases Dementia Risk
Drinking any amount of alcohol likely increases a person's risk of dementia, a new study says. Even light drinking - once viewed as protective - is unlikely to lower dementia risk, and that risk increases with the quantity of alcohol a person consumes, researchers reported...
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FDA to Approve Cancer Drug for Autism Symptoms
A decades-old cancer drug may soon be approved to help kids with certain autism-related symptoms linked to folate deficiency. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is preparing to clear leucovorin - a generic drug also known as folinic acid - for use in kids with...
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EU, WHO Counter Trump's Tylenol Autism Warnings
European Union and British health agencies confirmed on Tuesday the safety of paracetamol during pregnancy, disputing a warning from U.S. President Donald Trump linking the popular pain medication to autism. The World Health Organization said that evidence of a link...
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Head Impacts Cause Brain Cell Loss in Young Athletes
It's back-to-school time, and young athletes are preparing to hit the field once more for their school or college. However, participation in contact sports could be costing these athletes valuable brain power, according to a new study. Repetitive head impact-related brain...
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Why Women Are at Higher Risk for Alzheimer's Disease
Women are twice as likely as men to develop Alzheimer's disease - and new research may have uncovered an important clue as to why. According to the Alzheimer's Association, an estimated 7.2 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's. Nearly two-thirds of...
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A High-Fat Diet Can Scramble Memories
Japanese researchers have discovered that feeding fruit flies a high-fat diet disrupts both intermediate and long-term memory. Their study, published in PLOS Genetics, set out to explore why previous research has linked high-fat diets to cognitive decline. What they found...
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Reduce the Chronic Inflammation That Hastens Aging
Scientists have coined a new term to describe how inflammation drives the aging process. A recent study found that "inflammaging" is worsened by lifestyle habits. While inflammation is an essential defense against infection and injury, chronic low-grade inflammation is a...
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Shunts Safe, Effective for Rare Brain Condition
A simple shunt can restore walking ability and independence in elderly people with a rare brain condition, a major new clinical trial has found. Implanting a shunt to drain excess cerebrospinal fluid significantly improved walking and mobility among seniors with idiopathic...