In a growing wave of medical insights, physical activity is being recognized not just as a lifestyle enhancer but as a potential life-saving intervention—especially in the realm of colon cancer. New evidence is placing exercise at the forefront of colon cancer care, highlighting its role in prevention, improved survival, and overall quality of life for patients at all stages of the disease.
Depression
Depression, also known as depressive disorders or unipolar depression, is a mental illness characterized by a profound and persistent feeling of sadness or despair and/or a loss of interest in things that once were pleasurable. Disturbance in sleep, appetite, and mental processes are a common accompaniment.
Cold Plunge Craze: Do Ice Baths Really Boost Your Health or Just Shock Your System?
In recent years, cold plunge therapy — immersing oneself in icy water — has surged in popularity, promoted as a gateway to improved health, mental resilience, and faster recovery. Athletes swear by it, influencers post daily icy dips, and wellness centers across the globe offer luxurious cold plunge experiences. But what does science actually say about this frosty trend?
World MS Day 2025 Shines a Light on Multiple Sclerosis: Early Signs, Awareness, and Living with the Condition
World MS Day, observed annually on May 30, has once again brought global attention to multiple sclerosis (MS)—a chronic neurological condition that affects millions of people worldwide. This year’s campaign emphasized early detection, managing daily life with MS, and community support as central themes. The global event has united healthcare providers, patient advocacy groups, researchers, and individuals living with MS in an effort to raise awareness and share real-life experiences.
Rising Rates of Overactive Bladder in U.S. Men: A Growing Health Concern
Overactive bladder (OAB) has become more common among men in the United States. From 2015 to 2020, about 14.5 percent of men experienced OAB, marking a significant increase compared to previous years. This information was shared in a study published online on July 15 in Scientific Reports.
Complex Medical Conditions in Children: Higher Health Care Needs Revealed by Study
Children facing complex medical conditions often have challenges with their mental and neurodevelopmental health. A recent study, published in Pediatrics on August 5, revealed these children use health care services more frequently.
The study, led by Dr. JoAnna K. Leyenaar from the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, looked at data from three states between 2012 and 2017. It focused on children with medical complexity (CMC) who also have neurodevelopmental and mental health issues.
Plasma Markers for Alzheimer’s Disease Increase with Age
In a recent study, it was found that certain blood markers linked to Alzheimer’s disease increase with age and are connected to known dementia risk factors. The study was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association and presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Philadelphia.
Concussions Common Among Police Officers, Leading to Mental Health Risks
A new study reveals that three out of four police officers have experienced at least one concussion, which raises their chances of developing mental health problems.
In Ohio, about 74% of law enforcement officers have suffered one or more head injuries throughout their lives, researchers discovered. Around 30% of these injuries occurred while on duty.
Depression Increases Death Risk for Women with Breast Cancer, Study Shows
It was found in a new study that depression can significantly lower the survival chances of women with breast cancer.
Women with both breast cancer and depression are more than three times as likely to die compared to women without either condition. In comparison, breast cancer patients without depression are only 45% more likely to die than healthy women.
Disabled Individuals Face Challenges in Accessing Fitness Facilities
Many people with disabilities are not getting enough exercise because fitness centers do not have the right equipment or staff trained to assist them, according to a new study.
It was found that most commercial gyms make little effort to promote fitness for people with disabilities, explained Alexandra Jamieson, a research scientist at The University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute.
Cardiac Arrests Affect Survivors’ Mental Health
Every year, about 350,000 people in Europe have a cardiac arrest. This is when the heart suddenly stops working. Less than 20% of people who have a cardiac arrest outside the hospital survive. A study from Amsterdam UMC found that women who survive are more likely to have anxiety and depression. Both men and women also face more economic problems as they get older. This means we need to give more help to people who have had a cardiac arrest. The results were published today in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes.
New Study Shows Big Impact of Terrorism on Autistic Kids and Their Parents
A new study found that terrorist attacks, like the one on October 7th, 2023, in Israel, cause a lot of stress for autistic children and their parents. In the month after the attack, both autistic and non-autistic kids showed signs of serious stress. Autistic children had even stronger reactions, and their parents felt more depression, anxiety, and stress. This shows that these families need special mental health help.
Simple Exercise Can Help Reduce Depression
Recent studies have shown that doing simple exercises like gardening, walking, or playing golf can help lower depression rates. This was discovered by researchers at Anglia Ruskin University, who reviewed many studies from around the world.
Their findings, published in the Neuroscience and Biobehavioural Reviews journal, show that regular physical activity can decrease the chances of depression by 23% and anxiety by 26%.