Eli Lilly’s Blood Cancer Drug Jaypirca Shows Promise in Trial as Early Treatment Eli Lilly reported that its blood cancer therapy drug, Jaypirca, showed promise as a potential first-line treatment option by delaying disease progression in previously untreated patients. Lilly’s new drug, Jaypirca (pirtobrutinib), treats blood cancers like chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and small lymphocytic … Continue reading “Eli Lilly’s Blood Cancer Drug Jaypirca Shows Promise in Trial as Early Treatment”
Category: Healthy Aging
Denmark’s No. 1 Secret To Happiness
Denmark’s No. 1 Secret To Happiness Meik Wiking (pronounced “Mike Viking”), CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen, Denmark, recalled spending a weekend at a cabin in Sweden with some friends one December. It had snowed, and the friends decided to go for a hike. When they returned to the cabin, they built a … Continue reading “Denmark’s No. 1 Secret To Happiness”
What Are The Biggest Challenges, Problems, and Concerns Facing Seniors Today?
What Are The Biggest Challenges, Problems, and Concerns Facing Seniors Today? Across the country, adults aged 65 and older are either looking forward to retirement or are already retired and living life on their own terms. Although older adults may have plans on how they want to enjoy life, they are also facing unexpected challenges that demand … Continue reading “What Are The Biggest Challenges, Problems, and Concerns Facing Seniors Today?”
Dogs Help People Regulate Stress More Than Expected, Research Shows
Dogs Help People Regulate Stress More Than Expected, Research Shows One of the best ways to relieve stress after a long, tough day is to have your dog greet you at the door when you get home. The wagging tail, wide-eyed happiness, and jumping up on you as if to say, “welcome home,” help to … Continue reading “Dogs Help People Regulate Stress More Than Expected, Research Shows”
What Are The Biggest Health Issues For Seniors Today?
What Are The Biggest Health Issues For Seniors Today? Health issues are common at all stages of life, regardless of one’s age. However, with aging comes more health issues, which is why people 65 and older are at an increased risk for chronic physical and behavioral health problems. Studies have found that older adults are … Continue reading “What Are The Biggest Health Issues For Seniors Today?”
Best Fruits & Vegetables for Your Gut Health
Best Fruits & Vegetables for Your Gut Health A part of your body that health and wellness experts recommend paying attention to and keeping as healthy as possible is your digestive system. The digestive system, also known as the digestive tract or gut, is just as important as the immune system or the cardiovascular system. … Continue reading “Best Fruits & Vegetables for Your Gut Health”
Simple Fitness Test To Predict Longevity
Simple Fitness Test To Predict Longevity To predict your lifespan, you may not need a lifespan calculator, blood tests, or statistical averages. A new study suggests that all you have to do is determine how well you can sit on the floor and stand back up again without help. Researchers in Brazil discovered that the … Continue reading “Simple Fitness Test To Predict Longevity”
Lower Your Cholesterol And Tamp Down Inflammation With This Cheap Pantry Staple
Lower Your Cholesterol And Tamp Down Inflammation With This Cheap Pantry Staple Canned beans may be flying off the shelves at local grocery stores now that they are receiving national recognition as a healthy food choice. Beans (particularly bean salads) are trending on TikTok. A leading health advisory group recommends that Americans eat more beans. New … Continue reading “Lower Your Cholesterol And Tamp Down Inflammation With This Cheap Pantry Staple”
At 77, She’s as Fit as a 25-year-old
At 77, She’s as Fit as a 25-year-old Jeannie Rice is nothing short of amazing. The 77-year-old runner has won several races and broken world records in the 75-79 age group across all distances. At 5 feet 2 inches tall, the 95-pound runner even beat the fastest men in that age group. Runner’s World reports … Continue reading “At 77, She’s as Fit as a 25-year-old”
Eliminate These 3 Foods For Heart Health
Eliminate These 3 Foods For Heart Health According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the United States since 1950. Even so, health experts say there are various steps you can take to keep your heart healthy, and they do not involve exercising … Continue reading “Eliminate These 3 Foods For Heart Health”