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- Shoveling snow could pose dangerous health risk for one group, experts warn
As the country braces for a major winter storm this weekend, heart health experts have shared warnings of the physical strain shoveling can take — particularly for older adults.A 2025 Mayo Clinic review found that just 10 minutes of heavy snow shoveling can push the heart to about 97% of its maximum rate. Exposure to cold air was also found to increase blood pressure and reduce coronary blood flow.While there isn’t an official age that’s "too old" to shovel, some cardiologists recommend that individuals over 45 should exercise more caution to lower their chances of a cardiac event."While there's no strict age cutoff, generally above the age of mid 40s and above, we tend to be a little more cautious — particularly in people who are less active [without] regular exercise," Dr. Navjot Kaur Sobti, M.D., an interventional cardiologist at Northwell’s Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco, New York, previously… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.2 hours ago - Doctors say 3 small lifestyle shifts could extend life by nearly a decade→ 3 simple lifestyle changes could add almost a decade to your life→ Dozens sickened as potentially deadly fungus spreads in southern state→ New sleep apnea pill could be ‘holy grail,’ expert says→ Can the flu vaccine actually give you influenza? Doctors set the record straight→ Common vitamin byproduct may help cancer evade the immune system→ Cellphone health risks examined in new government study→ Study reveals how rapidly weight comes back after quitting obesity medications→ Passengers warned as airlines test positive for water contamination→ Martha Stewart shares 7 tips for aging well: 'Look good, feel good, be good'→ The real reason for nail-biting and other 'bad habits,' according to psychologistsCLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES"Honestly, what most people are eating in America today is not definitionally food. It’s a food-like substance."→ In a recent podcast, functional physician Dr. Mark Hyman reveals the biggest mistake people make when choosing a diet ...[TheTopNews] Read More.3 hours ago
- Rise of weight-loss pills could drive down the cost of airplane ticketsAirfare could become cheaper due to people slimming down, a new theory suggests.Analysts at Jeffries are predicting that the expanded use of GLP-1 obesity drugs may reduce fuel consumption, which could translate into lower costs for airplane tickets, as Fox Business has reported.The Wall Street firm suggested that a 10% reduction in average passenger weight could lead to about a 2% savings in aircraft weight, 1.5% lower fuel costs and a 4% boost to earnings per share.OLDER AMERICANS ARE QUITTING GLP-1 WEIGHT-LOSS DRUGS FOR 4 KEY REASONS"A slimmer society = lower fuel consumption," Jeffries reportedly wrote in a note to clients. "Airlines have a history of being vigilant around aircraft weight savings, from olives (pitless, of course) to paper stock."These predictions come as weight-loss drug options are growing and the first GLP-1 pill has hit the market, making the medication more accessible.Gary Leff, a Texas-based travel industry expert and author… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.5 hours ago
- Colorectal cancer now deadliest type for certain group of Americans, study findsColorectal cancer is now officially the leading cause of cancer-related death among men and women 50 and younger, a significant increase from the 1990s, when it was the fifth deadliest.That’s according to research from the American Cancer Society, published on Thursday in JAMA.Researchers analyzed national mortality data for all types of cancers over multiple decades, finding that colorectal cancer now kills more people under 50 than all other types — including lung, breast, brain and leukemia.DEADLY CANCER RISK COULD DROP WITH SINGLE 10-MINUTE WORKOUT, STUDY SUGGESTSCancer deaths overall have been on the decline for this age group since 1990, dropping by about 44% combined.Colorectal cancer is the only major cancer that has seen a spike in mortality for those under 50 during that time period, the researchers noted.The colorectal cancer research community has been working to determine why rates are rising among young adults, according to Dr. Aparna Parikh, medical… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.8 hours ago
- Abortion at 15 ‘changed my life’, says Senedd candidate
Tessa Marshall has shared the experience to highlight issues such as women's rights and sex education. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.8 hours ago - Pill instead of CPAP? New sleep apnea drug could be ‘holy grail,’ expert saysSleep apnea sufferers may soon have a new path to a good night’s sleep.A Massachusetts biotech startup is preparing to file for FDA approval of a once-nightly pill that could become the first medication approved to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).Approximately 30 million U.S. adults suffer from the serious sleep disorder, in which breathing stops and starts throughout the evening, according to experts.SIMPLE NIGHTLY HABIT LINKED TO HEALTHIER BLOOD PRESSURE, STUDY SUGGESTSThey are two types of the disorder: obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and central sleep apnea. With OSA, the most common type, breathing stops due to a physical blockage of the airway, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Central sleep apnea occurs when the brain cannot send the normal signals to breathe, sometimes due to health disorders."The intermittent stopping of breathing leads to brief awakenings in people who suffer from OSA," sleep expert Paul Muchowski, Ph.D., founder and CEO… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.12 hours ago
- US officially leaves World Health OrganizationTrump ordered the withdrawal a year ago, accusing the UN agency of failing to adopt reforms and mishandling the pandemic. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.15 hours ago
- Maternity services rated inadequate at two hospitalsThe CQC finds that only minimal improvements have been made at two NHS hospitals. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.17 hours ago
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