When you conjure a mental image of shower sex, it’s probably a bit cinematic. Considering most of us lived through the glory days of rom-com sex scenes, it typically looks like two people thrusting and kissing passionately under a flow of water, hot steam rising out from above the sliding glass door as the camera pans out to the rest […]

Blood folate levels diminish with age. Folate deficiency impairs cognitive function and nerve signaling in the brain, potentially elevating risks of dementia and death. Researchers found that low serum folate levels may increase the risk of dementia by 68%. They also found that older adults with folate deficiency face nearly three times the risk of death from any cause. Serum […]

Children with a genetic makeup that predicts high blood pressure as adults are more likely to survive congenital heart defect repair surgery, according to a new study published in Circulation Research. The findings could help inform treatment strategies and improve outcomes for children undergoing congenital heart defect repair procedures, said Todd Edwards, Ph.D., associate professor of Medicine and senior author […]

At HIMSS22, Firefly Health, a virtual-first healthcare company, has named Oshi Health, a virtual specialty care company specializing in gastrointestinal health, as its preferred partner for digestive care. Digestive health issues include a wide-ranging set of symptoms and conditions that affect one in five working age adults in America and incur higher direct healthcare costs than heart disease, Firefly said. […]

Rapid adoption of telehealth helped safety net clinics in California to maintain consistent levels of service after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the use of audio-only care has persisted in the clinics longer than in other types of health care settings, according to a new RAND Corporation report. Researchers say the higher rates of audio-only telehealth in safety […]

A funny, friendly, energetic guy, Koby lights up every room he enters. Our handsome man has never met a stranger he doesn’t love, reveling in pets and scratches from longtime friends and new folks alike. He also loves to play—load up on those puzzle toys—and he especially love to go out for walks! Koby can sometimes get a little too […]

The back of your body deserves just as much, if not more, attention than the front – particularly if improving posture is your goal.  Your upper body is made up of your shoulders, chest and back. But it doesn’t just stop there, as within each of those key body parts lies lots of different muscle groups – all of which […]

A novel screening platform has flagged more than 95% of stage 1 cancers, according to a pilot study published in Nature Communications Medicine. If validated by future studies, the approach offers a new way to detect the third-leading cause of U.S. cancer deaths in 2020. The study of 139 stage 1 and 2 cancer patients and 184 controls is the […]

Dr Zoe says walking can reduce risk of dementia We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Dementia is a devastating disease that affects the brain and causes […]

Two glasses of some wines contain more than the recommended daily limit of sugar and more calories than a hamburger. However, alcohol is exempt from food and drink labeling rules, so consumers are mostly unaware of calorie and sugar loads. Health experts are pushing for clear nutritional labeling on alcoholic products to help reduce sugar and alcohol consumption. The Alcohol […]