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09/03/2025

Do you ever notice how your sleep affects your mood and mental health? A new study shows that young adults who get good sleep are more likely to have healthier minds. Discover why quality rest could be the key to better mental well-being.

Good sleep can be key to a young adult’s mental well-being, according to a new study.Young adults who slept better were more likely to have a healthier mind, according to results from three studies performed in the U.S., U.K. and New Zealand, researchers said.Eating more fruit...

09/02/2025

Are you worried about facing multiple health issues as you get older? A new study shows that shifting to a plant-based diet could significantly lower your risk of developing chronic illnesses as you age. Discover how small changes in your plate today can impact your health tomorrow.

Shifting to a plant-based diet can help keep people from being plagued by multiple health problems as they age, a new study says.People whose diets included more veggies, fruits, whole grains, ...

09/01/2025

Do you ever wonder if having a sense of purpose could actually keep your mind sharp as you age? A new study suggests that living with purpose may help protect against dementia and cognitive decline. Find out how meaning in life could be powerful for your brain health.

Having a sense of purpose in life is not only personally fulfilling, but might also protect your brain against the ravages of dementia, a new study says.People who reported a higher sense of purpose in life had about 28% lower odds of mild cognitive impairment or dementia, researchers repo...

09/01/2025

08/31/2025

Do you get enough exercise, or are busy days keeping you from moving? A new study shows that middle-aged adults who don’t stay active may face a much higher risk of dangerous heart rhythm problems. Learn how regular fitness could protect your heart health.

Middle-aged folks who don’t exercise are putting themselves at risk of life-threatening complex heartbeat irregularities, a new study says.Adults 40 to 65 with low fitness levels had a 52% increased risk for

08/30/2025

Have you ever wished detecting diabetes could be quicker and easier than a blood test? Researchers say a new experimental breath test may soon make that possible. Find out how this breakthrough could change the way diabetes is diagnosed.

Detecting diabetes might soon be as easy as breathing into a device, a new study says.An experimental breath test sorted out type 2 diabetes patients from healthy people, based on their exhalations, ...

08/29/2025

We have had a summer filled with great students! Starting with our P1’s from ETSU Christine, Laken and Liz! Followed by our first students from Appalachian College of Pharmacy Audrey and Laci! Good luck to you all and we hope to see you again!

08/29/2025

Have you ever wondered if the way you eat could actually help prevent diabetes? A new study shows that following a Mediterranean-style diet, along with cutting calories and exercising, can lower the risk of type 2 diabetes by 31%. Discover how small lifestyle changes can make a big impact on your health.

A Mediterranean-style diet can significantly decrease risk of type 2 diabetes in people who are overweight or obese, a new study says.People had 31% lower odds of diabetes if they adhered to a

08/28/2025

More than 32,000 pounds of meat are being recalled nationwide. Here’s what you need to know.

More than 32,000 pounds of meat are being recalled nationwide because they were sold with a false USDA mark of inspection, federal officials announced.The recall involves products from Sabrositos Hondurenos, LLC, based in New Jersey. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s F...

08/27/2025

Could the same omega-3s that protect your heart also help protect your child’s vision? New research suggests these healthy fats may lower the risk of nearsightedness (myopia) in kids, adding to their long list of benefits. Learn how omega-3s might play a bigger role in eye health than we thought.

Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to have a variety of potential health benefits, including a lower risk of heart disease, dementia and some forms of cancer.Now, new findings indicate omega-3s might help ward off the development of nearsightedness (myopia) in

08/26/2025

Do your weekend late nights ever leave you feeling more tired than rested? A new study says “social apnea” linked to changes in weekend routines may be disrupting your sleep. Find out how your weekend habits might be quietly affecting your health.

Folks who spend the weekend partying could be damaging their sleep through “social apnea,” a new study says.Late nights drinking and smoking appear to cause a weekend spike in sleep apnea, researchers reported Aug. 13 in the

08/25/2025

Have you picked up frozen shrimp from Walmart recently? Certain Great Value shrimp products are being recalled after the FDA warned they may be at risk for radioactive contamination. Here’s what you need to know before serving dinner.

If you’ve purchased frozen shrimp from Walmart lately, you may want to hold off on serving it for dinner.Walmart is recalling certain frozen shrimp products sold under its Great Value brand after the