By Deborah Farr, M.D., Associate Professor of Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center Newswise — When I was a child, my grandma was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had a radical mastectomy at 55, which back then meant removing all her muscle, skin, and breast tissue – a disfiguring surgery that resulted in lingering pain, swelling,
Newswise — Rockville, Md. (January 30, 2024)—A new case study finds that recreationally trained athletes—“regular” people, as compared to elite athletes—may be able to achieve the extremely high levels of energy expenditure needed to complete high-endurance athletic events. The study, the first to show the epitome of endurance is possible for mere mortals, is published
Lower Body Workouts Build strong legs with the 10 best lower body exercises at home. 10 dumbbell strength training exercises combined to build definition in the legs. Grow the hamstrings, quads, glutes, calves and thighs at home in just 30 minutes. [embedded content] Quads, hamstrings, glutes and calves: we’ll hit it all in this
Newswise — COLUMBUS, Ohio – Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death for men and women in the United States. Eating a healthy diet and exercising help keep the heart healthy along with regular checkups with a doctor. While doctors routinely check blood pressure, glucose levels and HDL (“good” cholesterol) and LDL (“bad”
Media Register to Attend What: Nurses: The Most Trusted Profession in an Age of Mistrust When: January 31, 2024, 1 PM ET Who: Where: Newswise Live Zoom Room (address will be included in follow-up email) Details: For 22 years, nurses have consistently been ranked the “most trusted profession,” according to the yearly Gallup poll. This year, nurses
Assistant Professor of Psychology Kaylie Carbine researches how our brain and cognition play a role in our eating habits and decisions. She shares her expertise on how to stay true to new year resolutions without self-punishment or negativity. She is available for interview. Common pitfalls for resolutions involving diet/exercise Two common pitfalls with diet and
Dumbbell Workouts Build strength and muscle definition with this efficient workout: the 8 Best Dumbbell Exercises, combined in an engaging AMRAP format. This full body workout targets the arms, legs, chest, back and core, and can be completed at home. A combination of muscle-specific isolation exercises and functional compound exercises makes this workout both effective
Newswise — Exposure to body positive imagery on social media increase body satisfaction and reduces weight concerns in both men and women, a new study from the University of Surrey reports. During this unique study, researchers examined body positive and idealised body images appearing on the Instagram app and the impact they have on both
Newswise — CLEVELAND — Joseph Welles Henderson, MD, of University Hospitals has been named an InterStim™ Center of Excellence by Medtronic (NYSE: MDT), the world’s largest medical device manufacturer. The designation is awarded to caregivers who have demonstrated particular expertise in the use of the InterStim™ system to treat overactive bladder, as well as non-obstructive
It may not come as a surprise that 12.9 million Americans follow the keto diet each year. As of 2024, keto lovers across the globe contributed to a whopping 27 million keto hashtags on Instagram, making this high-fat, low-carb diet a household name. If you or anyone you know has tried living the keto diet
Pregnancy Workouts Safely prepare the body for labor and delivery with these moves: 8 exercises to induce labor naturally! These exercises are designed to help mama and baby get into alignment before birth. This quick routine combines low impact exercises that can naturally kickstart labor with lengthening “birthing position” poses to open up the hips,
The flu, caused by influenza viruses, triggers acute respiratory infections worldwide. While winter unleashes seasonal epidemics in temperate climates, tropical regions face year-round outbreaks, making influenza a year-round threat. Stay informed! Below are some of the latest news and expert commentary on Ifluenza, brought to you by Newswise. Expert shares advice for parents navigating pediatric
BYLINE: Russ Nelson Newswise — Researchers at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) have designed a wearable biosensor that offers a new way to measure human muscle activation to potentially prevent injuries and enhance athletic performance. The breakthrough design is built around a new type of triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG), a device that converts mechanical
Study finds that immune cells drive sex reversal in zebrafish, a discovery that could potentially improve treatments for female infertility Mutations that disrupt development of germ cells cause infertility or birth defects. Mutations that cause female infertility in humans, such as mutations in the gene BMP15, also cause infertility in zebrafish. However, female zebrafish can
Listen up, gents! Why not ring in the New Year with a fresh focus on well-being? As we bid farewell to old routines, let’s add a little spice to our wellness recipe and gear up for a healthier, happier you. We’ve handpicked a selection of game-changing items that will transform your wellness game from average
Full Body Workouts Build strength and get your daily steps in with this engaging 20-minute walking workout. Each circuit alternates two minutes of power walking exercises with two minutes of strength training exercises. Get 2,000 steps, build full body strength and burn calories with this at home cardio workout. [embedded content] Get your steps
Newswise — ROSEMONT, Ill. (Jan. 31, 2024) — Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting nearly 50 million Americans each year, with symptoms usually beginning in puberty. Acne affects 85% of adolescents and can also often begin or continue in adulthood, especially in women. To help ensure that people with
Newswise — The two most common obesity surgeries – gastric bypass and gastric sleeve – have few short-term complications and are equivalent in that sense. These are the findings of a study conducted at the University of Gothenburg. Every year, around 5,000 obesity surgeries are performed in Sweden. The person undergoing surgery will normally have
BYLINE: Brian Maffly, University of Utah science writer Newswise — At birth, ovaries in girls can contain about a million tiny structures called primordial follicles, each of which contains an egg cell. As girls grow and experience adulthood, most of these follicles will die while only one follicle will survive each month to ovulate a
The mantra of achieving more with each passing day has been a driving force in biohacking. However, in 2024, there’s an intriguing shift . While performing at a high level remains a primary goal, the approach has taken a turn toward a more deliberate and measured pace. This year, biohackers are embracing the “chill,” slowing
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