How inherited fitness may affect breast cancer risk
Physical activity has long been considered a way to lower risk for breast cancer.
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Henry J. Thompson, Colorado State University
Repeated studies have shown that physical inactivity, and the occurrence of obesity to which it is linked, increases the risk for many chronic diseases, including breast and other cancers.
People with brain diseases, particularly older people, have trouble swallowing. Via Shutterstock.
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Don Bolser, University of Florida
Recall that last time you had something “go down the wrong pipe”? You spent the next several minutes coughing, choking and feeling like something bad was in your throat.
Lean on me for a better night’s sleep.
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Royette Tavernier, Wesleyan University
Studies have shown that the quality of our relationships may determine how healthy we are, how well we recover from illness and even how long we live.
Parkinson’s disease responds well to a range of treatments, but more specialists are needed to know how to best tailor treatment for patients.
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Michael Okun, University of Florida
For many, hearing the word “Parkinson’s” conjures an image of tremors.
The US health economy is big, but is it better?
Health care makes up a sizable portion of U.S. GDP.
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Diane Dewar, University at Albany, State University of New York
The U.S. health care system is the most expensive in the world.
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Hayley Wright, Coventry University
Research into how we can keep our brains healthy as we age has gained momentum in recent years. There is now an increased focus on the changes that we can makes to our health and lifestyle, which may prevent dementia.
Hearing can be affected by loud noises, but the mechanisms have not been fully understood. The auditory nerve plays a big role.
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Matthew Xu-Friedman, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Our modern world is loud.
There is no legislation in place that specifically addresses elder abuse with family or carer circles.
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Eileen Webb, University of Western Australia
The tragic case of 88 year-old Cynthia Thoresen recently made headlines in Queensland.
As more and more seniors need care, their budgets will be strained. As a result, they may rely on Medicaid.
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Sharona Hoffman, Case Western Reserve University
Efforts to repeal and replace Obamacare have been suspended for the time being, and many Americans are breathing a sigh of relief.
Costs of transportation and accessibility are just two factors that increase cost of living for persons with disabilities.
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Sophie Mitra, Fordham University; Daniel Mont, UCL; Hoolda Kim, Fordham University; Michael Palmer, RMIT University Vietnam, and Nora Groce, UCL
Disability is often incorrectly assumed to be rare.