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For long-term brain health, older adults might want to carefully consider how they spend their downtime, according to a new study.Researchers from the University of South Australia assessed the 24-hour activity patterns of nearly 400 people over age 60.When it comes to brain health, the study found that the context or type of activity individuals engage in matters, news agency SWNS reported.DEMENTIA REPORT REVEALS ‘SHOCKING’ SIGNS AT AGE 60 THAT YOU'LL DEVELOP THE DISEASE BY AGE 80Some sedentary behaviors are better for cognitive function than others, according to the findings, which were published in The Journal of Gerontology Series A. Mentally stimulating behaviors, such as reading, listening to music, praying, crafting and playing a musical instrument — as well as social behaviors ...

Babies born in the year 2025 will begin the newest generation – Generation Beta.Following Generation Alpha (2010 to 2024), Gen Beta will comprise a new group of kids born between 2025 and 2039.The Australian research firm McCrindle predicted that Gen Beta will make up 16% of the world’s population by 2035, and many will live to see the 22nd century.AMERICANS ARE HAVING FEWER BABIES AS BIRTH RATE HITS HISTORIC LOW, CDC REVEALSThe research and analysis group, led by demographer and futurist Mark McCrindle, wrote in an article that Gen Beta "represents a pivotal chapter in our evolving world." Gen Beta will make up 16% of the world’s population by 2035, Australian research firm McCrindle projected. (iStock)"We named them Alpha and Beta to signify not just new generations, but the first g...

Los Angeles county public health officials have issued a new warning to pet owners to stop feeding dogs and cats raw pet food after the H5N1 bird flu virus was found in product samples. "The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is advising residents to not feed their pets Monarch Raw Pet Food sold at several farmers markets in California," the agency said, noting that an L.A. county house cat that was fed the product had been confirmed to have the virus. Four other cats from the same home were "presumed to have also been positive for H5 bird flu after consuming the product."The health department urged residents who fed their pets the Monarch raw food products or any other raw meat or dairy items and noticed their animal exhibiting any unusual behavior to immediately contact th...

Join Fox News for access to this content Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge. By entering your email and pushing continue, you are agreeing to Fox News' Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, which includes our Notice of Financial Incentive. Please enter a valid email address. Having trouble? Click here. 2024 brought some major advancements in medicine.That includes the approval of "innovative" drugs like Tryvio for high blood pressure, Neffy for severe allergic reactions and Dupixent for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which all gained FDA approval this year.These medications are "slated to make a big clinical impact for those who need them," according to GoodRx, a California-based digital health care platfor...

Join Fox News for access to this content Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge. By entering your email and pushing continue, you are agreeing to Fox News' Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, which includes our Notice of Financial Incentive. Please enter a valid email address. Having trouble? Click here. 2024 was packed with health care innovations, from a new blood test detecting Alzheimer’s disease to deep brain stimulation reversing paralysis.Heading into the New Year, medical experts are predicting even more medical advances for 2025.Researchers from Mass General Brigham, a health care system in Boston, Massachusetts, shared with Fox News Digital some of the scientific developments and breakthroughs they expect to see, ...

A choking emergency can turn really scary, really quickly.Whether it’s yourself or another person, knowing how to remove the blockage while staying calm can be the difference between life and death.The Heimlich maneuver is a first-aid method recommended by most health organizations, which uses abdominal thrusts to dislodge an obstruction from a person’s windpipe.BOY, 8, SAVES CHOKING FRIEND WITH HEIMLICH MANEUVER: SEE THE VIDEOMass General Brigham, a health care system in Boston, Massachusetts, shared on its website step-by-step guidance on how to effectively perform the Heimlich, provided by emergency medicine doctor Wendy Macias-Konstantopoulos, MD. Before starting the Heimlich, check to make sure the person isn't breathing, talking or coughing, experts advise. (iStock)1. Call 911In...

Join Fox News for access to this content Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge. By entering your email and pushing continue, you are agreeing to Fox News' Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, which includes our Notice of Financial Incentive. Please enter a valid email address. Having trouble? Click here. With an estimated 6.9 million Americans aged 65 and older currently living with Alzheimer's disease, the road to a cure seems long and uncertain.But as the year comes to a close, experts are reflecting on some of the hopeful advances in diagnosis, treatment and risk management that have been made in 2024.The Alzheimer’s Association — a Chicago-based nonprofit committed to Alzheimer’s research, care and support — shared its ...

An Alabama woman has successfully received a gene-edited pig kidney transplant at NYU Langone Health.This was the seventh pig organ transplant completed by NYU Langone surgeons.Towana Looney, 53, miraculously walked out of the hospital just a few days following the procedure.MASSACHUSETTS MAN, RECIPIENT OF FIRST SUCCESSFUL PIG KIDNEY TRANSPLANT, IS DISCHARGED FROM HOSPITALIn an NYU Langone press conference, Looney expressed feeling "overjoyed" and "blessed to have received this gift – a second chance at life.""I want to give courage to those out there on dialysis," she said. Towana Looney sits for an NYU Langone Health press conference on Dec. 17, 2024. (Fox News)Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News senior medical analyst and NYU Langone clinical professor of medicine, joined "America Reports" o...

Bird flu (H5N1) continues to spark warnings around the country.On Dec. 13, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the country’s first severe case of bird flu in a human.The patient, who lives in southwestern Louisiana, is currently hospitalized, according to a release from the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH).BIRD FLU SURGES IN SEVERAL US STATES WITH REPORTS OF NEW OUTBREAKS: 'GETTING WORSE'The infected person is known to have been exposed to sick and dead birds that are "suspected to have been infected," the same source stated.The LDH is working with the CDC on genomic testing of the virus infecting the hospitalized patient. Fox News Digital reached out to the department for comment. On Dec. 13, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the ...

The onset of dementia can come as a shock, but various signs could predict the condition as long as 20 years before symptoms.A new study published by the RAND Corporation in California identified several major predictors occurring around age 60 that are likely to lead to cognitive impairment and dementia by age 80.Researchers evaluated 181 potential risk factors, including demographics, socioeconomic status, lifestyle and health behaviors, health history, psycho-social factors and more.SLEEPY DURING THE DAY? IT COULD BE AN EARLY WARNING SIGN OF DEMENTIA, STUDY SUGGESTSBelow are some of the strongest predictors at age 60 that indicate a higher chance of developing cognitive impairment and dementia, according to the report. RAND researchers uncovered several surprising predictors of dem...