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… But scientists hadn’t identified a specific intervention to prevent mobility disability. An NIH-funded study enrolled more than 1,600 adults, ages 70 to 89, who were at risk for disability. … took place at a clinic twice a week and at home 3 or 4 times a week. The comparison group had 26 weekly health education workshops, later followed by monthly meetings. Over the course of the … says Dr. Richard J. Hodes, director of NIH’s National Institute on Aging (NIA). “Participating in a specific program of aerobic, resistance, balance, and flexibility training activities can …

… you know what health information you can trust? This issue marks the 10-year anniversary of … NIH News in Health … , the monthly newsletter based on research supported by the U.S. National … the newsletters to lectures and presentations on health and wellness. “Although students search for a lot of health information online, they still like to read some information on paper, …

… illness? How about a behavior, like too much sitting, that’s “linked” to health problems? Such news reports are often based on some type of clinical research, which is the study of health and illness in people. There are many types of clinical studies. Each has its own strengths and weaknesses. … types can help you think critically about the health and research news you see and hear. NIH has developed a new one-page guide, … Why Do Researchers Do Different Kinds of Clinical …

… A recent study found that deaths involving alcohol more than doubled in the U.S. between 1999 and 2017. Alcohol can take a serious toll on your health. Drinking too … Researchers analyzed data from U.S. death certificates. Overall, alcohol played a role in 2.6% of all deaths in the U.S. in 2017. About 31% of alcohol-related deaths were from liver … across a wide swath of the population,” says NIAAA Director Dr. George F. Koob. “The report is a wakeup call to the growing threat alcohol poses to public health.” …

… Lung cancer is responsible for one in five cancer deaths in the U.S., and smoking is largely to blame. Since … smokers had a 68% higher death rate than patients who had never smoked. Former smokers had a 26% higher death rate than the never-smokers. But the researchers also found that lung cancer …

… us be as strong, flexible and mobile as possible throughout our lives. This type of research is called biomechanics. These studies are finding that the way you move—including walking, … standing and bending—can affect your future mobility and overall health. “All systems, whether in traditional mechanics or in the human body, are governed by the same basic physical laws,” … and more than 600 muscles. These parts all work together to help you move throughout the day. NIH-funded studies of biomechanics have already led to better ways to prevent muscle and joint …

… referred to as “VR”—used to be science fiction. Today, it’s everywhere. All you need is a smartphone and a headset to immerse yourself in 3-D virtual worlds or games. This booming technology may also be useful for health care and … of virtual reality,” says Dr. Andrew Huberman, a VR researcher at Stanford University. NIH-funded researchers are finding that VR may help with many areas of medicine. These include …

… a lifetime, up to 80% of people will be exposed to this virus,” says Dr. Aimée Kreimer, an NIH expert on cancer and HPV. For most, the infection goes away on its own. The body’s … threats.] controls the virus. But some people can’t successfully fight off HPV. It stays in their body and can cause health problems. Those can include genital warts or cancer in the … at age 15 or older will need three doses. The vaccine is recommended for everyone up to 26 years of age. The HPV vaccine has also been recently approved for those 27 to 45 years old. …

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