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New Study Finds Travel Slows Aging

Forget the Botox. Call a travel agent and book a vacation to help turn back the clock on premature aging. That’s the conclusion of a new research paper that explores how tourism affects our health. Researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Australia found that positive… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on September 30, 2024

Falls Linked to Increased Risk for Dementia Diagnosis

More than 14 million seniors a year take a tumble, and those falls can be life-changing. “The relationship between falls and dementia appears to be a two-way street,” said Molly Jarman, senior author of a new study showing that cognitive decline may increase an older… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on September 30, 2024

‘Weekend warrior’ physical activity may help protect against more than 200 diseases

Compared with inactivity, a weekend warrior pattern of exercise (concentrating most moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in one to two days during the week) or a more evenly distributed physical activity pattern were associated with similarly lower risks of diseases across 16 categories — from heart and digestive conditions to mental health and neurological illnesses. The findings […]

Published on September 28, 2024