Category: Health

Nearly Half of American Adult Cancer Deaths Are Preventable Through Lifestyle Changes/Study

July 11, 2024

July 11, 2024 – CNN reports today that close to 40% of new cancer cases among adults 30 and older , and nearly half of deaths, could be attributed to preventable risk factors, according to a new study from the American Cancer Society. Smoking and excess body weight are the leading contributors to developing cancer.

“These are things that people can practically change how they live every single day to reduce their risk of cancer,” said Dr. Arif Kamal, chief patient officer with the American Cancer Society. Read entire article here.

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Exercise Classes Decrease Lonliness and Social Isolation In Older Adults

July 10, 2024

This article from News-Medical.net, addresses the physical and emotional importance of older adults participating in group fitness classes. Taking regular exercise classes prevents lonliness, that may lead to depression, anxiety or losing the will to live.

“Older adults who joined group exercise classes experienced decreased loneliness and social isolation, according to a new Cedars-Sinai study conducted before the COVID-19 pandemic. The classes have continued virtually since March, and early results suggest the online versions are also effective”. Read the full article here.

Cold Water Swimming May Reduce Menopause Symptoms/Study

July 8, 2024

Researchers are reporting that swimming in cold water may reduce stress and anxiety. Experts say the anxiety reduction could help ease symptoms of menopause. Swimming in cold water may reduce menopausal symptoms, including stress, hot flashes, and aches, according to a new study published in Sage Journals.

The study included 1,114 women, 785 of whom were going through menopause. All swam in cold water to see if it would reduce symptoms from menopause. Link to the full article in Medical News Today.

New Study: Weight Stability Linked to Longer Life for Women

July 8, 2024

A new study reports that maintaining a stable weight is linked with greater longevity in older women.

While human longevity appears to have an upper limit (the oldest age reliably recorded is the 122-year lifespan of a woman from France named Jeanne Calment) there are several things that can affect how likely we are to reach a ripe, old age.

Link to full article from Healthline.com here.