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Frontline: Artificial kidney studies; fewer daily steps; prebiotic foods

Oct 26, 2023 · Rochelle Nataloni · Digestive Health

Scientists Make Strides in Artificial Kidney Studies Researchers are working on a new approach to treating kidney failure that could ultimately free people from needing dialysis or having to take drugs to suppress their immune system after a kidney transplant. A team of scientists at the University of California, San … Read More

A Treatment Plan for Back Pain Depends on Its Cause and Location

Oct 26, 2023 · Rochelle Nataloni · Digestive Health

Nearly 85% of adults will have some form of neck or back pain during their lifetime, and lower back pain is the leading culprit, with one study showing that 25% of adults in the United States reported having lower back pain in the prior three months. In some instances, the … Read More

Frontline: Dementia; maintaining lung health; weekend workouts

Sep 25, 2023 · Rochelle Nataloni · Digestive Health

Dementia Becomes an Emergency 1.4 Million Times a Year People living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia end up in the emergency room (ER) 1.4 million times a year, according to a recent study that suggests there’s a lot of opportunity to prevent future emergency visits by better … Read More

Study Finds “Weekend Warrior” Approach to Exercise Offers Cardiovascular Benefits

Sep 25, 2023 · UHN Staff · Digestive Health

Having a full-time job or other responsibilities that occupy most of your time during the week often means the weekends are the time to get in yard work, play tennis with friends, or engage in other physical activity. Countless people around the world, by choice or necessity, fall into the … Read More

Reduce Falls at Home with Better Balance and a Safer Space

Aug 13, 2023 · Dawn Bialy · Digestive Health

As people age, a variety of physical circumstances collude to increase the likelihood of a fall happening at home. Diminished eyesight from cataracts or glaucoma, reduced agility from arthritis or neuropathy, and dizziness from prescription drugs are among a myriad of reasons that falls are the top cause of injuries … Read More

Can Regular Exercise Lower Parkinson’s Disease Risk?

Jul 26, 2023 · UHN Staff · Digestive Health

Getting regular exercise, such as walking, cycling, gardening, or participating in sports, may help lower the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease (PD). That’s the main takeaway from a study of more than 93,000 women (average age 49 at the start of the study) published in Neurology, the medical journal of … Read More

Exercise and Brain Function

Jul 26, 2023 · UHN Staff · Digestive Health

Q: I know that exercise supports brain function, but how? A: Exercise helps the brain in many ways. For example, aerobic exercise (running, brisk walking, swimming, etc.) boosts levels of a chemical called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). Research shows that BDNF both protects existing neurons (brain cells) and helps in … Read More

Newsbites: Plant-based foods; insomnia and heart health; omega-6 and blood pressure; health benefits of walking

Jul 21, 2023 · UHN Staff · Digestive Health

Associations of Plant-Based Foods with Health Depend on the Level of Processing A plant-based dietary pattern limits or avoids animal products (meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy products). A study that analyzed the reported dietary intake of over 126,000 participants found that consuming a plant-based dietary pattern based on whole … Read More

Working Up a Sweat

Jul 21, 2023 · UHN Staff · Digestive Health

Staying active is essential to our health. But trying to walk, run, bike, or play in the heat is at best unpleasant and at worst dangerous. Without taking the proper measures to keep cool, you risk developing dehydration, heat exhaustion, or life-threatening heatstroke. Let’s explore some ways to keep active—and … Read More

Newsbriefs: Dogwalking; Hearing aids and dementia risk; Deprescribing drugs; Golf

Jul 21, 2023 · Kate Brophy · Digestive Health

Stay Alert When Dogwalking Dogs can be wonderful companions, and because they need daily walks, they help you get the exercise that can keep you fit and healthy. Be careful, though, because according to Johns Hopkins University researchers, about 422,659 adults sought treatment in U.S. emergency rooms between 2001 and … Read More

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