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Fitness More Important Than Weight for Longevity

When it comes to living a longer life, staying active may matter far more than what the scale says. Per the largest study yet on fitness, body weight, and longevity published recently in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, researchers found that people who are… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on January 9, 2025

Exercise Before Cancer Diagnosis Lowers Death Risk

Exercising now can increase your chances of successfully fighting cancer in the future. Even low levels of exercise provided protection against cancer, a new study published Jan. 7 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine shows. People were 47% less likely to die from cancer… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on January 9, 2025

US to Stockpile Bird Flu Vaccine for Poultry

The U.S. will rebuild a stockpile of bird flu vaccines for poultry that match the strain of the virus circulating in commercial flocks and wild birds, the Department of Agriculture said on Wednesday, in a sign of the widespread and devastating nature of the nation’s… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on January 9, 2025