While most of the symptomatic focus of COVID-19 has been on the respiratory effects of the virus, other manifestations of the disease are beginning to come to light as more data are collected and people who were previously infected with COVID-19 survive their infection and continue to be monitored. A new review in JAMA Neurology provides … [Read more...]
New Information on the Neurological Manifestations of COVID-19
What Blood Pressure During Exercise Tells Us About Heart Disease
High blood pressure – or hypertension - is a well-established risk factor for cardiovascular disease and other health challenges. A new study, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, has revealed a way that we can use blood pressure measurements associated with exercise to predict the likelihood of developing cardiovascular … [Read more...]
New Data on How Tai Chi Helps Patients with Cardiovascular Disease
It has long been recognized that regular exercise promotes health, and it has also been established that it can improve well-being amongst adult patients suffering from cardiovascular disease. Tai Chi, a mind-body Chinese martial art that is popular for both defense training and exercise, has been shown to provide physical benefits to patients. … [Read more...]
Is Zoledronic Acid Useful for Knee Osteoarthritis?
Knee osteoarthritis – the most frequently diagnosed type of arthritis - is degenerative and commonly leads to disability in older men and women. As many as 40% of those over the age of 70 suffer from knee osteoarthritis, commonly diagnosed by hospital physicians, but unfortunately, the available interventions for this condition do not affect the … [Read more...]
Suicidal Acts are Increasing, Especially Amongst Certain U.S. Populations
A new study published in JAMA Psychiatry has found that while suicidal acts are generally increasing in the United States, much of the recent increase can be attributed to women, older adults, and adolescents. In addition to investigating the likelihood of engaging in suicidal acts based on sex and age, the researchers also examined the details of … [Read more...]