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Five simple ways to avoid gaining weight in the summertime

Weight gain often happens unobtrusively, until you find your pants are not getting over the hips, or your belly is protruding visibly beneath your shirt. Several factors contribute to weight gains, such as stress, aging, improper dietary habits, addiction, inactivity, lack of sleep, and underlying diseases. There are various risks associated with weight gain, such as heart diseases, stroke, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, etc. Among all seasons, summer is a ripe time to gain weight because people end […]

todayJune 17, 2020 3

Business & Lifestyle

Melanoma cells may develop new ‘skin’ to resist cancer treatments

LONDON (UPI) -- Researchers may have found how some skin cancer cells become resistant to currently available chemotherapy. In a study published Monday in the journal Cancer Cell, researchers from Queen Mary University of London describe how melanoma cells fight anti-cancer drugs by changing their internal skeleton, or cytoskeleton. The discovery could open up new treatment options to combat skin and other cancers that develop resistance to treatment, they say. "In a nutshell if you are a cancer cell, what […]

todayJanuary 13, 2020 7

rosacea

Life & Style

Studies: new rosacea cases associated with aging, sun exposure

Recently, dermatological studies have found that the number of cases of rosacea are rising, with an estimate 16 million of Americans diagnosed with rosacea and many more likely awaiting diagnosis. Rosacea is one of many skin conditions associated with aging and is characterized by persistent redness in the face caused by dilated blood vessels underneath the surface of the skin. Although the condition is highly treatable, the the long-term effects of rosacea should be taken seriously to prevent worsening of the condition. Signature […]

todayMay 13, 2019 5

golf exercise mental health

Business & Lifestyle

Exercise options to help improve mental health

With exhausting schedules and high levels of stress, many people find themselves feeling overwhelmed and struggling with anxiety and depression. Studies show that making time for regular physical activity can bring relief to persons with mild depression and can reduce the need for medical interventions. Give yourself a mental boost by trying one of these exercises. Golf Golf is a great way to get outside and into shape without the strain that a traditional gym or high-impact sport would have. […]

todayMay 6, 2019 6

Business & Lifestyle

Green spaces have profound effect on our health, studies find

As a nation, we seem to be more depressed and anxious now than in the past. Whether that's due to increasingly demanding jobs, the need to juggle additional responsibilities, our constant reliance on technology, or the hostile political climate, many Americans are realizing that their overall mental health and well-being has taken a bit of a dive. What makes it even harder is that many of these daily obligations are inescapable. Most people can't afford to up and quit their […]

todayJuly 30, 2018 17

Business & Lifestyle

Study: One-third of Americans take prescription meds with depression as side effect

In light of recent celebrity deaths and a growing movement to remove the stigma from mental health issues, depression and suicide continue to make front page news. But as a recent study revealed, many Americans may not even realize they're at risk for developing depression or experiencing suicidal thoughts simply due to the prescription medications they're taking. According to a report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, approximately one-third of Americans are currently taking prescription drugs that […]

todayJuly 26, 2018 25

Columnists

The Healthy Geezer: What exactly is arthritis?

It seems to me that arthritis is a catch-all term for all kinds of aches and pains. What exactly is arthritis? Arthritis, which comes in more than 100 different forms, is inflammation of the joints. Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout are the three most common forms of arthritis among seniors. Osteoarthritis is the most prevalent. None is contagious. Osteoarthritis You get osteoarthritis when cartilage—the  cushioning tissue within the joints—wears down. This produces stiffness and pain. The disease affects both men […]

todayJune 27, 2018 18

Business & Lifestyle

Eight states recall melons citing salmonella outbreak in ongoing investigation

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are investing a salmonella outbreak in eight states so far, according to the New York Post. Officials now warn residents in these states to discard pre-cut melons linked to the outbreak. Caito Foods LLC has reportedly issued a recall of pre-cut melon packages due to salmonella contamination according to the New York Post. This includes their pre-cut watermelon, honeydew, cantaloupe, and other medley products sold […]

todayJune 20, 2018 23

Alzheimer's memory loss

Business & Lifestyle

The Healthy Geezer: memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease

I’m 78 and I'm forgetting things more often now. Should I be worried? For starters, worrying is a waste of time. If you think your forgetfulness is the sign of the onset of Alzheimer's, get to a doctor for a check-up. The scary truth is that Alzheimer’s begins with difficulty remembering the familiar—people, things, events. Or, you start having trouble doing simple arithmetic in your head. These annoyances are common to seniors with healthy brains, so most of us don’t […]

todayJune 15, 2018 25

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