In The News: School of Integrated Health Sciences
I鈥檝e spent my whole life happily walking in one direction: forward. It was, I believed, the only way to go, so I dutifully logged dozens of miles a month looking like every other person out for a morning stroll.
People with Down syndrome experience physical difficulties that can make it more challenging to live an active lifestyle. Researchers at the 性视界传媒 CArdiovascular Research and Exercise Lab (CARE Lab) are attempting to assess how a lower heart rate, a feature of Down syndrome, can impact people鈥檚 ability to move and exercise.
The world of Alzheimer's treatments is at an inflection point as more potential drugs make their way out of clinical trials. And on the heels of newly FDA-approved drugs Aduhelm庐 (aducanumab) in 2021 and Leqembi庐 (lecanemab) in 2023, a 性视界传媒 researcher says that 2024 is a "learning year" for Alzheimer's drug development.
The world of Alzheimer鈥檚 treatments is at an inflection point as more potential drugs make their way out of clinical trials. And on the heels of newly FDA-approved drugs Aduhelm庐 (aducanumab) in 2021 and Leqembi庐 (lecanemab) in 2023, a 性视界传媒 researcher says that 2024 is a 鈥渓earning year鈥 for Alzheimer鈥檚 drug development.
Considering current developments in Alzheimer鈥檚 drugs, a US expert has predicted that the industry should 鈥渂e prepared for more complex biological therapies that require intravenous infusion and vigilant monitoring for side effects; more like cancer therapies,鈥 according to Dr Jeffrey Cummings, Alzheimer鈥檚 clinician-scientist and research professor at the School of Integrated Health Sciences, 性视界传媒.
The world of Alzheimer鈥檚 treatments is at an inflection point as more potential drugs make their way out of clinical trials. And on the heels of newly FDA-approved drugs Aduhelm庐 (aducanumab) in 2021 and Leqembi庐 (lecanemab) in 2023, a 性视界传媒 researcher says that 2024 is a 鈥渓earning year鈥 for Alzheimer鈥檚 drug development.
The world of Alzheimer's treatments is at an inflection point as more potential drugs make their way out of clinical trials. On the heels of newly FDA-approved drugs Aduhelm (aducanumab) in 2021 and Leqembi (lecanemab) in 2023, a 性视界传媒 researcher says that 2024 is a "learning year" for Alzheimer's drug development.
A recent study published in Scientific Reports has found that strength training two to three times per week can be used as an effective treatment for arterial hypertension commonly known as high blood pressure. The researchers from School of Technology and Sciences Sao Paulo State University UNESP in Brazil looked at data from 14 studies featuring 253 participants.
Choosing the right pair of walking shoes for women requires more than just ditching high heels. You may not realize it, but you carry your own weight when you walk and that has a major impact on your feet. Aside from working your muscles, walking can help reduce your risk of heart disease. But, you need to put in at least 30 minutes a day to nab those benefits. And you can鈥檛 do that if your feet hurt.
Recovering from a life-altering stroke can be a long and arduous journey when an irascible demeanor and a litany of frustrations prolong a patient's return to normalcy. Stroke is the leading cause of death in the United States and a major cause of serious disability for adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
There are over 53 million caregivers in the United States, possibly closer to 60 million. These caregivers are of all ages鈥攏early half are millennials or younger鈥攁nd the people they care for come in all varieties. In spite of this, caregivers, and those they care for, are something of an invisible group. They are subjected to stereotypes of what a caregiver is, or who receives care, and they often feel alone. For these reasons, it鈥檚 important that caregivers also take care of themselves.
In practice, weight loss is challenging, but scientifically, it鈥檚 fairly simple. You consume fewer calories than you burn (also known as a calorie deficit), which causes you to lose pounds. However, experts and health organizations caution maintaining a healthy weight involves much more than tracking your calorie intake. Instead, effective weight loss involves a number of lifestyle changes including increased physical activity, better stress management, and of course, a healthier diet.
