Cognitive decline is a fear as people age, but experts say daily exercise can boost brain health and even improve quality of life for those diagnosed with dementia. Walking, water aerobics, chair yoga - even gardening can increase a person s heart rate - causing more blood and oxygen to reach the brain. This in turn releases hormones that help brain cells grow and regenerate. .
Hearing loss is on the rise and - as people return to the loud places like the gym after pandemic-induced hiatuses - medical professionals are advising them to protect their hearing. Alyce Schott, an audiologist with Oregon Health and Science University, said people have a tendency to turn up their headphones to drown out a noisy place like the gym. She said there are headphone options that can help people navigate this predicament. .
By Yasmeen Saadi for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan for West Virginia News Service for the Public News Service/Daily Yonder Collaboration The history of medical treatment in the LGBTQ community is riddled with stigma and discrimination - from the view of homosexuality as an illness to the criminalization of same-sex intercourse. While policies and discussions have helped improve these perceptions, according to recent research, there is much work left to be done to support the health of queer and trans people, especially in rural areas. Zac Ramsey, a doctoral candidate at the West Virginia University (WVU) School of Public Health, set out to uncover some of the barriers in healthcare directly impacting rural LGBTQ individuals. .
Cancer screenings are important tools for health professionals, but some worry the pandemic could dampen numbers. In particular, screenings for colorectal cancers are key for people starting at age 45 - or younger for people with a family history of these cancers. Dr. .