For the thousands of people globally affected by the disease myasthenia gravis (MG), everyday activities become a struggle, and in severe cases, the disease can be life-threatening.
Mar 21, 2024
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We're living longer than in previous generations, with one in eight Australians aged over 85. But the current gap between life expectancy ("lifespan") and health-adjusted life expectancy ("healthspan") is about 10 years. ...
Mar 14, 2024
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A research paper by scientists at Bournemouth University proposed a randomized pilot trial, which aimed to determine the effect of an intervention where outdoor walking distance is used as a goal to increase the daily activity ...
Mar 1, 2024
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A drug being developed by scientists at The University of Toledo could one day help stroke survivors return to the lives they previously enjoyed.
Mar 1, 2024
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Women with HIV experience accelerated DNA aging, a phenomenon that can lead to poor physical function, according to a study led by Stephanie Shiau, an assistant professor in the Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology ...
Feb 15, 2024
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Diabetes mellitus and sarcopenia pose a substantial challenge to public health, especially among the elderly. These conditions share common pathophysiological mechanism and are linked bidirectionally, with each contributing ...
Jan 23, 2024
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A study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, found that the bone mineral density at the femoral neck decreased, but the structural properties were maintained or even slightly improved during a year-long multicomponent ...
Jan 15, 2024
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Everyone can agree that exercise is healthy. Among its many benefits, exercise improves heart and brain function, aids in controlling weight, slows the effects of aging and helps lower the risks of several chronic diseases.
Jan 2, 2024
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A healthy diet is a key factor in making sure both children and adults have enough energy to get through the day. However, patients with primary mitochondrial disease have an additional challenge, since mitochondria function ...
Dec 20, 2023
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Myosteatosis, or aging-related fat accumulation in skeletal muscles, is a leading cause of declines in muscle strength and quality of life in elderly adults.
Dec 18, 2023
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