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Brief daily lying-down exercise linked to better balance and agility

A Japanese study suggests that a daily exercise routine people can perform on the floor may enhance balance and mobility, and could have use for older adults or those in rehabilitation settings.

Want to Build More Muscle With Less Effort? Try Eccentric Exercise

Eccentric exercise can build strength and improve fitness while remaining accessible to less active individuals. Exercises like lowering weights or walking downhill can generate more force with less...

What to know before a cardiac MRI: Safety, comfort and what this heart test can reveal

Vitamin D's benefits: New findings on diabetes, IBD, and Alzheimer’s

In this study roundup, Medical News Today compiles the latest evidence on the benefits of Vitamin D, focusing on the key findings from 3 studies on diabetes, IBD, Alzheimer's disease.

Your Dreams May Influence Your Morning Mood. Here's Why

Recent research has found that your dreams can affect your mood in the morning. The study showed that those who experienced fear in their dreams were more likely to have a low mood upon waking.

‘Office Air Theory’ Is Going Viral on TikTok. What Is It?

A new viral theory circulating on social media platforms claims ‘office air’ can negatively affect the health and appearance of your skin and hair.

Brain health: Even a little alcohol impairs brain blood flow

Even people who never exceed the recommended limits for alcohol consumption are likely to experience brain health problems as they age, a new study suggests.

VCU Health experts weigh in on managing hair loss during menopause

Rare Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship in Atlantic Linked to 3 Deaths

A cluster of three deaths and several illnesses has been linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. The World Health Organization (WHO) says that although hantav...

Weight loss: What to do if GLP-1s like Wegovy alone aren't working

{eople seeking better weight management strategies, for whom GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy alone do not work, may benefit more from a combination treatment, a recent review of the evidence suggests.

ACP recommends biennial mammographies for women 50 to 74

Updated guidance from the ACP recommends that women 50 to 74 receive mammograms every 2 years. However, other organizations have voiced concern over the ACP's advice.

How Long Can Poop Stay in Your Body Before It Impacts Your Health?

Research shows that the time it takes for poop to leave your body can affect your overall health. Chronic constipation and chronic diarrhea can also have long-term health risks, including colorectal...

Gardening safety 101: How to avoid exposure to poison ivy, pesticides and more

Anxiety: Pairing music with auditory beats may help ease symptoms

Researchers found that listening to music embedded with Auditory Beat Stimulation (ABS) significantly reduces acute anxiety, with a 36-minute session providing the greatest mood improvement.

Want to Live a Longer, Healthier Life? Your Midlife Fitness Matters

A recent study found that adults with higher levels of cardiorespiratory fitness during midlife may lead longer, healthier lives. Strategies to improve cardiorespiratory fitness include heart-pumping...

FDA approves Foundayo, an oral GLP-1 alternative to Wegovy and Ozempic

Under the new priority voucher program (CNPV), the FDA has approved a new oral GLP-1 drug, Foundayo, offering an alternative to Wegovy and injectable GLP-1s for weight loss.

Heart health: Why your workout schedule might be working against you

Are you an early bird or a night owl? A new study finds that aligning exercise times with natural alertness patterns may help slash 'bad' cholesterol, lower blood pressure, and more.

How VCU Health is helping the sandwich generation

Insomnia: Is Your Sleep App Helping or Just Stressing You Out?

While many people may find sleep apps useful, a recent study found that sleep tracking can be stress-inducing for people with insomnia.

Eye Drop Recall 2026: What to Toss and When to Call a Doctor