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Renters May Age Faster Than Homeowners, Study Finds
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 11, 2023
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Renting a home, rather than owning it outright, may speed up the body's aging process, a new study suggests.
Researchers found that when compared with people who owned their home outright (no mortgage), those who rented showed signs of faster "biological aging" -- which ...
Wegovy, Ozempic Help Folks Lose Weight, But How?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 10, 2023
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As many doctors and patients hail the advent of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy as the perfect fix for obesity, some experts are urging caution.
The drugs are not well-tolerated by everyone struggling with obesity. For some folks, the weight piles back on as so...
Music Lovers' Physiology 'Synchronizes' at Classical Music Concerts
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 6, 2023
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New research suggests that concert goers may synchronize their breathing and more as they listen to the intricacies of a classical symphony performance.
Previous studies have shown that music may be able to induce synchronization in listeners, but the authors of this stu...
Strike a Pose: Yoga Helps Heart Failure Patients
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 26, 2023
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Heart failure can make everyday activities and exercise tough to carry out, but yoga might be a beneficial add-on to standard care.
A new study from India finds this ancient practice improves quality of life and cardio functioning.
“Our patients observed imp...
Yoga Might Do Wonders for Women's Aging Brains
- Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter
- August 3, 2023
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Yoga is known for its benefits to both the mind and body. And a gentle form of yoga may be an ideal early intervention technique for older women at risk of Alzheimer's disease, new research suggests.
In a small study involving kundalini yoga, participants reported ...
Stressed? Depressed? Mindfulness Training Could Offer Long-Term Relief
- Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter
- July 12, 2023
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The centuries-old practice of mindfulness is having a moment in present times, and a new study finds the therapy can improve mental health for at least six months.
Analyzing the results of 13 prior studies, U.K. researchers concluded that in-person, teacher-led mind...
Aim to Live Happier This Summer. Here's How
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 9, 2023
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It might seem like sunshine, vacation and time spent with family and friends will bring you happiness this summer.
But sometimes it takes a little more effort, said ...
Mind May Hold Clues to Your Risk of Long COVID
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 5, 2023
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In trying to untangle the mysteries of long COVID, researchers have found anxiety and depression may play a role for some of those with the lingering condition.
In the study from researchers at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), patients who perceived that th...
Mindfulness Approach Helps Ease the Stress of Parenting a Child With Autism
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- May 3, 2023
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"Mindfulness" practices may help parents of young children with autism manage their daily stressors, and it could benefit their kids in the process, a preliminary study suggests.
Parenting is stressful, and studies show that parents of kids with autism often have particu...
Mind-Reading Technology Can Turn Brain Scans Into Language
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 1, 2023
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A mind-reading device seems like science fiction, but researchers say they're firmly on the path to building one.
Using functional MRI (fMRI), a newly developed brain-computer interface can read a person's thoughts and translate them into full sentences, according to a <...
How Does Stress Affect the Body?
- Kirstie Ganobsik HealthDay Reporter
- April 4, 2023
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Figuring out how stress affects your body can be a challenge, because the answer can depend on how stressed out you are, and for how long.
Healthy Relationships Could Bring Healthier Bodies, Study Shows
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 28, 2023
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Close relationships -- and whether your experiences within those relationships are positive or negative -- could influence your physical health.
New research found that the way you feel about your close relationships may affect the way your body functions.
“Both ...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Takes Big Toll on Mental Health
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 1, 2023
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When Dr. Yezaz Ghouri sees patients with the cramping, abdominal pain and diarrhea that are hallmark symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), he'll typically ask how life's going.
Mo...
In Tibetan Monk Study, Hints That Meditating Can Alter Gut Microbes
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 17, 2023
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Meditation might help a person's gut health — but it takes a lot of meditation over a long time.
Tibetan Buddhist monks appear to have gut microbes that differ substantially from others living near them, a
Exercise, Mindfulness May Not Boost Seniors' Thinking, Memory
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 13, 2022
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Exercise and mindfulness are known for their health benefits, but a new study found that didn't extend to boosting memory or thinking skills in healthy seniors.
That doesn't mean these activities wouldn't be beneficial for memory if practiced for a longer period of time...
Tips for 'Stomaching' the Holidays If You Have IBS
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 24, 2022
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Stress affects gut health and intensifies pain, which — for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) — can make traveling to see family during the holiday season excruciating.
“People living with IBS often say the holidays are especially stressful, above and beyo...
Take the Mindful Way to Lower Blood Pressure
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 8, 2022
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Mindfulness is a centuries-old practice that's become trendy in recent years -- and a new study now says it can help your heart health.
Training in mindfulness can help people better manage their high blood pressure by helping them stick to healthy lifestyle changes, a n...
Yoga, Mindfulness Could Be Powerful Tools to Manage Blood Sugar
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 5, 2022
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Yoga, meditation and other mindfulness practices may help people with type 2 diabetes lower their blood sugar — nearly to the degree that standard medications like ...
Alternative Medicine Popular Among Seniors, But Most Don't Tell Their Doctors About It
- By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 27, 2022
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Lots of older folks are turning to alternative medicine to help them with the pains of aging -- but they don't necessarily think that's ...
U.K. School Studies Find No Benefit of Mindfulness for Kids' Mental Health
- By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling HealthDay Reporter
- July 13, 2022
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As rates of teenage anxiety and depression climb in the United States, parents and teachers are rushing to solve the mental health crisis.
Some have proposed mindfulness training
Can Mindfulness Really Change Your Brain?
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 24, 2022
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Meditation and other mindfulness practices may improve your attention, but they won't lead to structural changes in your brain in the short-term, according to a new study.
Previous studies have shown that learning new skills, aerobic exercise and balance training could t...
Could Meditation Strengthen Your Immune System?
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- December 23, 2021
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Meditation done at an intense level may bring a significant boost to the inner workings of your immune system.
The finding follows a blood sample analysis that took pre- and post-meditation snapshots of genetic activity among more than 100 men and women.
That anal...
As Holidays Return to Normal, Here's How to De-Stress
- November 26, 2021
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A return to a more normal holiday season may also mean higher stress levels, so an expert offers some coping tips.
Don't get too focused on buying the perfect presents, making the best dinner or planning the perfect party. Try to be mindful of pleasant things and moments...
Mindfulness Can Boost Your Mindset After Cardiac Arrest
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- November 10, 2021
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Shining a light on the powerful link between the mind and body, a new study suggests that cardiac arrest survivors who learn to focus their thoughts on the here and now during recovery are less likely to become depressed or anxious.
The finding centers on a mental h...
School-Based Mindfulness Program Gives Big Boost to Young Kids' Sleep
- Cara Murez
- July 8, 2021
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Children tend to sleep less as they approach early adolescence, perhaps because of the pressures of homework and the presence of social media.
Now, new research suggests that loss of precious slumber is not inevitable.
The researchers found that a school-based pro...
Tai Chi Equal to 'Regular' Exercise in Trimming Your Tummy
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 1, 2021
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Could exercise that uses slow movements and breathing, like tai chi, do as much for trimming belly fat in older adults as aerobic exercise?
It might. A new study found that individuals aged 50 and up who practiced tai chi for 12 weeks lost about as much waist circumferen...
CBD: How Much Pain Relief Is Real and How Much Is Placebo?
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- April 29, 2021
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CBD is all the rage, and millions of people are turning to it for a host of reasons, including pain relief.
But despite CBD's popularity and widespread use, new research finds it's actual benefits are less clear.
The bottom line? CBD -- and your expectations about ...
For Maximum Effectiveness, De-Stress and Get Healthy Before Your COVID Shot
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 22, 2021
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Not many people have had the opportunity to get the COVID-19 vaccine yet.
But while you wait your turn, there are some steps you can take to give the vaccine -- whichever brand you get -- a boost when it's available to you.
An Ohio State University review of 49 vac...
'Mindfulness' on Your Mind? It Has Limits, Review Finds
- Denise Mann
- January 14, 2021
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Mindfulness is all the rage when it comes to boosting mental health, but new research suggests that it may not help everyone equally.
Practicing mindfulness meditation -- which involves paying close attention to what you are feeling in the moment -- may be better than do...
Can Mindfulness Help Ease Migraine?
- Amy Norton
- December 17, 2020
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A mind-body practice that combines meditation and yoga might help people better manage migraine pain, a new clinical trial finds.
The trial, which tested the effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), found that the approach helped relieve migraine sufferers' ...
Mindfulness May Ease the Emotional Burden of MS
- Rich Holmes
- May 27, 2020
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Mindfulness training may help counter the thinking and emotional difficulties caused by multiple sclerosis.
In a small test study, people with multiple sclerosis (MS) who had four weeks of mindfulness training emerged with better emotional control and faster thinking...
Mindfulness a Powerful Tool for Aging
- Robert Preidt
- April 2, 2020
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Mindfulness may explain why many older people feel their life has gotten better with age, a new study suggests.
Mindfulness is being aware of your experiences and paying attention to the present moment in a purposeful, receptive and non-judgmental way, and it can he...
Mindfulness May Be a Balm for Breast Cancer Patients
- Robert Preidt
- November 14, 2019
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Women with advanced breast cancer might find mindfulness can ease their pain, anxiety and depression, a new study suggests.
Mindfulness is the ability to keep your mind focused on the present moment.
"Mindfulness helps us relate to our thoughts, emotions an...
Get Healthier With a Mental Reset
- Len Canter
- November 5, 2019
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Making the decision to live healthier often involves important steps such as losing weight and exercising more. These are significant goals and everyday lifestyle habits that you should commit to. But there's another type of "makeover" that can benefit you in equally important...
The Wellness Boost of a Purposeful Life
- Len Canter
- October 18, 2019
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Research has long shown how psychological disorders lead to poor physical health. Now scientists are learning more about the flip side of emotions, how living a purposeful life may have as many physical benefits as inspirational ones.
Having purpose in life is simpl...
How to Find Your Best Exercise Style
- Len Canter
- July 11, 2019
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Are you trapped in an exercise routine that's good for your body, but isn't motivating your spirit? It's time to find your exercise style.
One way is to make a list of the pros and cons of the exercise options that are most convenient for you and that you really like...
2 Hours/Week in Nature: Your Prescription for Better Health?
- Amy Norton
- June 13, 2019
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Spending just a couple of hours a week enjoying nature may do your body and mind some good, a new study suggests.
The study, of nearly 20,000 adults in England, found that people who spent at least two hours outdoors in the past week gave higher ratings to their phys...
Could You Have a Sensitive Gut?
- Len Canter
- May 29, 2019
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If you've ever wondered why emotional distress causes stomach cramps or a mad dash to the bathroom, know that there's a direct line of communication that runs from your brain to your digestive tract.
It's called the enteric nervous system, and it can have a powerful ...
Embracing 'Oneness' Boosts Satisfaction With Life: Study
- Robert Preidt
- April 16, 2019
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The feeling of "oneness" may make you more satisfied with your life, new research finds.
Oneness is the belief that everything in the world is connected and interdependent.
Two surveys of nearly 75,000 people in Germany found a strong link between life sati...
Upbeat Attitude May Be a Pain Fighter
- Steven Reinberg
- February 8, 2019
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Optimism may be key to coping with chronic pain, claims a new study of soldiers who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. And you don't need to be a vet to benefit from a positive attitude, the research suggests.
Among nearly 21,000 veterans, those with a positive outlook ...
'Mindfulness' Might Help Some Conquer Chronic Pain
- Amy Norton
- February 1, 2019
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Instead of popping a painkiller, a little mindful yoga might go a long way toward easing longstanding pain, a new study suggests.
The review of 21 clinical trials involving nearly 2,000 people looked at the effects of two drug-free options for chronic pain: cognitive...
An Upbeat Attitude Might Help Prevent 2nd Stroke
- Serena Gordon
- January 31, 2019
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If you've had a stroke, a positive outlook might just help prevent another one, a new study suggests.
Researchers found that when people felt they could protect themselves from a second stroke, they had lower blood pressure. High blood pressure is a significant risk...
Mindfulness Might Ease Menopause Symptoms
- Amy Norton
- January 22, 2019
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Women who are "mindful" in their everyday activities seem to suffer fewer menopause symptoms, new research suggests.
The study couldn't prove that it was the mindfulness that was keeping symptoms at bay, but it does add to evidence for a link, said lead researcher Dr...
Mindfulness Can Help Tame Everyday Stress
- Steven Reinberg
- January 1, 2019
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Being in tune with the present moment -- called mindfulness -- can relieve stress and make you an actor rather than a reactor, a wellness expert says.
Focusing on what's happening right now allows people to notice things they might otherwise miss, said Dr. Timothy R...