by Christian Goodman | Oct 2, 2025
A squeeze of a handgrip might be all your blood pressure needs, according to a new study in The Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Older adults with high blood pressure tried two home routines. One group squeezed a handgrip at half strength for four sets of...
by Julissa Clay | Oct 1, 2025
Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is often discussed in terms of progression to cirrhosis. But new research suggests that in older adults, its meaning may be very different. A study of more than 1,000 participants in the Whitehall II cohort (average age 72)...
by Christian Goodman | Sep 30, 2025
Feeling anxious after seeing something unsettling? New research suggests a simple breathing pattern might help you steady yourself more quickly. A recent trial led by Iwabe and colleagues studied 17 healthy adults. The goal was to see if slow-paced breathing could...
by Scott Davis | Sep 28, 2025
A new research in Medicina reveals how one simple habit can protect your prostate health. Men who stay physically active tend to have fewer prostate issues than sedentary men. This led scientists to wonder whether something released during exercise directly benefits...
by Scott Davis | Sep 27, 2025
We all know that exercise protects against heart attacks and stroke—but which kind works best? A new study in JAMA Cardiology finally has an answer. You see, the fat around your heart shows up in two places. 1) Epicardial fat forms right on the surface of the heart....
by Julissa Clay | Sep 26, 2025
A fungal infection of the toenails or fingernails might seem like a small nuisance. But new research in Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews reveals it could be a serious warning sign of something much more serious… type 2 diabetes....