Scientists have discovered that little-known foods increase longevity and reduce the chance of early death

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4 minutes of reading Scientists have revealed an eco-friendly eating plan that may help you live longer. In a recent study, researchers found that those who followed the Nordic nutritional recommendations had a 23% lower risk of death. Here, nutritionists help explain the findings. The health benefits of the Mediterranean diet are many—from a lower … Read more

A hoarding disorder may increase the risk of suicide

A hoarding disorder may increase the risk of suicide

Co-authored by Shontai Cameron. Approximately 2 to 6 percent of the general population meets criteria for hoarding disorder (HD), with similar rates found in men and women in developed countries. Hoarding behavior often emerges in adolescence or early adulthood and worsens over time. This disorder involves difficulty letting go of material possessions, excessive or compulsive … Read more

The Penn GLP-1 study found a small increase in the risk of osteoporosis and gout

Wegovy and Zepbound are two examples of GLP-1 drugs.

John “Gabby” Horneff, an orthopedic surgeon at Pennsylvania Hospital, had noticed a distinct trend: Some patients taking GLP-1s would come away with significant respiratory injuries from a relatively minor physical excursion. For example, some suffer from rotator cuff tears in the shoulder area while Doing simple housework like vacuuming or raking leaves. “They didn’t necessarily … Read more