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World’s premier cancer institute faces crippling cuts and chaos

Cancer Federal agencies Donald Trump See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Link Copied! Follow The Trump administration’s broadsides against scientific research have caused unprecedented upheaval at the National Cancer Institute, the storied federal government research hub that has spearheaded advances against the disease for…

Walking faster may reduce your risk of abnormal heart rhythms, study finds

You may be able to lower your risk for developing heart rhythm abnormalities by speeding up your walking pace. That’s according to a large new study published Tuesday in the journal Heart, which found average or brisk walking paces were associated with 35% and 43%…

Spend 5 minutes a day moving like this and you’ll move better for life

Summary Maintaining mobility while aging doesn’t require hours of stretching but rather intentional movement throughout daily life. Regular movement across all three planes of motion helps prevent stiffness and functional decline. Short, consistent mobility routines and movement breaks throughout the day create lasting benefits. Strength…

Getting older doesn’t have to mean getting stiffer. 5 ways to keep mobile as you age

Editor’s note: The podcast Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the medical science behind some of life’s mysteries big and small. You can listen to episodes here. Summary Mobility and range of motion can be maintained throughout life, according to physical therapist Dr. Kelly…

How long does it take to see benefits from your new workout regimen?

Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. Summary Seeing benefits from new exercise routines typically takes at least two to four weeks, according to experts. Changes can require six to 12 weeks depending on factors…

Why you should take a week off from working out, according to science

If you were to think about the key to getting fit, you’d probably imagine you need to spend plenty of time in the gym. But many fitness influencers assert that taking time away from the gym every six to eight weeks — known as a…

How to make friends with the plank exercise for core strength

Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. Planks are widely considered by fitness experts to be a fantastic exercise to strengthen the muscles in your core and elsewhere, no matter your age or physical fitness…

How to cook tofu so even meat-and-potatoes diners will dig it

Peek inside Jackie Akerberg’s refrigerator and you’ll see a rainbow-hued array of fresh fruits and vegetables, all washed, dried and transferred to glass food storage containers. They’re about to get featured in the bountiful bowls and salads that have become her signature on her Jackfruitful…

Portable clotting agent slows internal bleeding by 97% in mice

When it comes to traumatic injuries, it’s a race against time. A person with major hemorrhage can die from blood loss within minutes. Bleeding from the extremities can be slowed with compression but what about internal bleeding? In a hospital, internal bleeding can be controlled…

How to understand COVID-19-related loss of smell

Temporary loss of smell, or anosmia, is the main neurological symptom and one of the earliest and most commonly reported indicators of COVID-19. Studies suggest it better predicts the disease than other well-known symptoms such as fever and cough, but the underlying mechanisms for loss…

Lessons from a pandemic

The initial surge of COVID-19 patients in Boston-area hospitals has passed, but the memories of caring for them will forever remain with physicians involved in that care. We asked seven physician-scientists from the Broad Institute, who are also Harvard Medical School instructors, to talk about…

Your boozy nightcap is disrupting your sleep. Try these tips instead

Do you find yourself reaching for an alcoholic drink to unwind and drift off to sleep? Whether it’s an old-fashioned, a hot toddy or even an espresso martini, many people have a favorite evening beverage that signals the end of a long day. But what’s…

Wide-awake at night but tired in the morning? Here’s what could help, according to experts

Summary Feeling tired in the morning but alert at night is a common problem linked to disrupted sleep patterns or disorders. Experts recommend tracking sleep habits and maintaining consistent wake times, even on weekends. Neurologist Sonja Schütz from the University of Michigan advises dimming lights…

Socks could really improve your sleep, experts say

Summary Wearing socks to bed could help improve sleep by lowering core body temperature, according to Cleveland Clinic specialists. The process of warming feet opens blood vessels, increasing heat loss through skin and cooling the body. Men wearing socks fell asleep nearly eight minutes faster…

Wellness perfectionism doesn’t exist. Focus on these sustainable habits

Summary Experts warn extreme wellness challenges can create a cycle of dissatisfaction and perfectionism. Dr. Thomas Curran says some people pursue drastic regimens hoping for transformation after life changes. Dietitian Renee McGregor advises cscrutinizing influencers who may profit from wellness products they promote. Small sustainable…

Heated workouts and hot yoga are all the rage. But are they actually good for you?

Summary Heated workouts may enhance flexibility by increasing blood flow and warming muscle tissue, according to Dr. Dominic King, a sports medicine physician. Higher temperatures don’t automatically improve fitness results and can reduce exercise intensity, experts say. Proper hydration before, during and after hot classes…