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COVID Alert: More Seniors Are Falling. One Exercise Can Help.
About 25% of people between the ages of 50 and 80 say they’ve suffered a fall during the COVID crisis, according to a new study.i
Researchers say it’s because the pandemic is causing seniors to get less exercise, which reduces their physical conditioning. This makes them more likely to suffer an injury-causing fall. … Read More
Protein powder was once used mainly by bodybuilders. But now it has gone mainstream.
It’s often used by seniors who want to maintain or add weight to avoid becoming thin and frail.
Protein supplements are also used by people who don’t necessarily want to get heavier, but want to add muscle.
Which of these goals you have should determine the time of day you take your protein powder, according to a Purdue University study.… Read More
You probably know that the classic signs of heart disease…
They are chest pain and shortness of breath when you exert yourself.
Other common symptoms include pain, numbness, or weakness in your legs, arms, upper abdomen, back, or neck.i
But there are other, lesser-known signs of cardiac problems that you might never associate with heart disease. It’s important to be aware of them because heart disease remains America’s number one killer. … Read More
Lasik surgery to correct poor eyesight is incredibly popular. More than 700,000 Americans have it every year.i
But chances are, most of them don’t know that it has never been rigorously tested.
That’s because, unlike new drugs, medical procedures don’t require large-scale clinical studies before they can be used.
And of the few studies that tested Lasik, many were authored by doctors or laser manufacturers with a financial interest in the outcome.… Read More
Regular Health Watch readers know that we always try to bring you the best natural remedies. They often work better than drugs. And they don’t put you at risk for nasty side effects.
We recently found a natural option for autoimmune diseases that hasn’t been tested in clinical trials. But it still shows so much promise that we think it’s important that you know about it.… Read More
By now, most health-conscious people know that zero-calorie artificial sweeteners are useless for weight loss. In fact, they actually make you gain weight.
But researchers also have found that they are dangerous to your health in another way that may surprise you…
They damage your blood vessels.i
A study from Marquette University is the most in-depth look ever at the biochemical changes caused by artificial sweeteners.… Read More