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The shingles vaccine is intended to prevent shingles, a painful rash caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, also known as herpes zoster — but a new study suggests that it could have major secondary benefits.Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have identified a potential link between the shingles vaccine and a reduced risk of developing vascular dementia.The vaccine has also been associated with a significant decreased risk of […]

Walking backward could have meaningful benefits for joint health, chronic pain and even brain health, and there's scientific evidence to back it up.Multiple studies show that simply changing direction can engage the body in ways traditional exercise can’t. What seems like a novelty might actually be one of the simplest, most accessible ways to move better and hurt less.TIKTOK'S VIRAL '6-6-6' WALKING ROUTINE BURNS FAT WITHOUT GRUELING WORKOUTSIn a study […]

Popular drugs credited with shrinking waistlines and controlling blood sugar may also take the edge off alcohol’s buzz, according to a new study.Researchers at Virginia Tech's Fralin Biomedical Research Institute analyzed how 20 adults with obesity — half of whom had been taking GLP-1 receptor agonists for at least four weeks — reacted to alcoholic drinks compared to participants not on the drugs.Previous studies have demonstrated that GLP-1 drugs are […]

A Georgia chicken producer is working to stop the spread of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), more commonly known as bird flu, after becoming the third commercial operation in the state to test positive this year.The Gordon County producer noticed signs of illness on Wednesday and reported it to the Georgia Poultry Laboratory Network on Thursday, according to a Georgia Department of Agriculture press release.The following day, Georgia Department […]

Kim Kardashian is opening up about being diagnosed with a brain aneurysm.The Skims founder, 45, announced in a preview clip of Season 7 of Hulu’s "The Kardashians" that her doctors discovered the condition during an MRI scan, telling her family, "There was a little aneurysm."The cause has not been identified, but Kardashian’s doctors considered that it might be from stress.MEN'S BRAINS SHRINK FASTER THAN WOMEN'S; RESEARCHERS EXPLORE ALZHEIMER'S CONNECTIONA brain […]

Cognitive decline is typically considered a hallmark of aging — but research suggests that not everyone is susceptible.A study from Northwestern University looked at a group of 80-year-olds who appeared to have memory skills on par with 50-year-olds, as the researchers aimed to understand the differences in their brains.These people were classified as "SuperAgers," defined as those 80 and older who have memories of those 30 years their junior, according […]

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be painful and sometimes frequent, especially for women and seniors.UTIs can occur with the introduction of bacteria, like E. coli, into the system, which can be caused by poor hygiene, sexual activity, inability to empty the bladder fully and other factors, according to experts.New research from The George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health and Kaiser Permanente Southern California has estimated that nearly […]

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