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The association between lifestyle habits and health has been well established in the literature. Recommendations have been developed for the general population for physical activity1, healthy eating2, smoking3, and alcohol use.4 Many studies have shown that lifestyle factors play an important role in the health of patients with rheumatic diseases. For example, a recent study explored physical activity levels in …

Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) is emerging as a blood-based biomarker for many solid tumor types, including melanoma. A new study that assessed ctDNA in the blood of patients with BRAF wild-type (BRAF WT) stage III and IV melanoma concludes that measuring ctDNA may lead to alternative treatment options and better outcomes for these patients, report investigators in The Journal of …

In a recent study published in the International Journal of Obesity, researchers compared the effects of consuming non-nutritive sweetened (NNS) beverages and water after a weight management program. Study: Non-nutritive sweetened beverages versus water after a 52-week weight management programme: a randomised controlled trial. Image Credit: TanyaKim/Shutterstock.com Background Sugar-sweetened beverages can lead to weight gain. As such, dietary guidelines recommend water or …

By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter (HealthDay) FRIDAY, Sept. 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Good oral health is one of the keys to healthy aging, but a sobering new study shows that many U.S. nursing home residents have significant dental issues. Close to two in every 10 residents have missing teeth, about 8% have broken teeth/cavities and another 11% report pain …

Six out of ten Canadians report that their lifestyle remained stable or improved during the pandemic, according to a new study, particularly with regard to their diet and level of physical activity. On the other hand, four out of ten Canadians saw their habits deteriorate during the health crisis. Among the risk factors identified, dissatisfaction with body image increased the …

Civil society organizations highlight the essential role of traditional, complementary and integrative health in addressing global health challenges, and opportunities for its integration into health systems WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and a group of WHO senior officials met with representatives of civil society on 3 July, to discuss their priorities on traditional, complementary and integrative medicine, in the …

Being a pet parent comes with its share of responsibilities, like providing a comfy dog bed, entertaining them with toys and, most importantly, feeding them a nutritious diet. Providing your dog with the right food can have distinct health benefits, including better absorption and digestion, according to experts. “Commercially processed canned or kibble foods are formulated to meet dogs’ nutritional needs for proteins, …

It’s no secret: The keto diet has helped millions of people lose millions of pounds, and its devotees often rave about their success. But all that fanfare can make it extra disappointing for those who aren’t getting great results on the plan. Years ago, natural health expert Eric Berg, DC, had a few patients came to him with just that …