Understanding the social determinants of cardiovascular health in Asian Americans
“Numerous social and structural factors, including immigration status, socioeconomic position and access to health care, contribute to differences in cardiovascular health and heart disease risk for Asian Americans, and these factors affect Asian ethnic subgroups in different ways, according to a new scientific statement published today in the American Heart Association’s journal, Circulation.”
High-Dose Vitamin D3 Does Not Help Most Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
“However, study results suggest higher doses may benefit patients with tumors on the left side of the colon or rectum.”
Overcoming Barriers to Yoga Implementation in Cancer Care: A Call for Integration
“Integrating yoga into cancer care is gaining attention due to its potential benefits, including improved quality of life, reduced treatment-related side effects, and enhanced psychological health. However, its adoption in clinical practice is hindered by various barriers. These barriers include limited access and availability, particularly in rural or low-resource settings; cultural and psychological misconceptions; skepticism among healthcare providers; and a lack of standardized protocols. Additionally, the perceived lack of rigorous scientific evidence and insufficient funding for research pose significant challenges to its acceptance in oncology care. This editorial explores these barriers and proposes solutions to promote the integration of yoga into standard cancer treatment. By addressing these challenges, yoga can move from being an adjunctive therapy to becoming a core component of comprehensive cancer care, ultimately improving patient outcomes and quality of life.”
Elle Macpherson says she refused chemotherapy after breast cancer diagnosis. Here’s what oncologists think.
“Newswise — After being diagnosed with breast cancer seven years ago, Elle Macpherson made a controversial choice: She refused chemotherapy, the model has revealed in her new memoir, Elle: Life, Lessons, and Learning to Trust Yourself. Macpherson did undergo a lumpectomy — surgery to remove the malignant breast tissue — but she then went against the advice of 32 doctors and instead followed “an intuitive, heart-led, holistic approach,” the 60-year-old told Australian Women’s Weekly. Macpherson says she’s now considered in remission.”
Your flexibility might predict your lifespan. Take this test to find out
“In addition to regularly moving, reducing stress, and eating nutritious, whole foods, there’s another essential element to aging well: Flexibility.”
Breast cancer research: New studies show how post-treatment lifestyle choices shape long-term outcomes after diagnosis
“Three studies led by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researchers have encouraging implications for patients with breast cancer. Two studies focus on breastfeeding after breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. The studies found it was safe and feasible for young patients carrying specific genetic variations to breastfeed without raising their risk of a cancer recurrence or a cancer in the other breast, and that it was safe and feasible to breastfeed for patients with hormone receptor-positive (HR+) breast cancer who conceived after a temporary interruption of endocrine therapy. The third study shows that a telephone-based coaching program can significantly increase physical activity in overweight patients, potentially improving their outcomes. The studies were presented at the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.”
New CDC Data Show Adult Obesity Prevalence Remains High
“New CDC population data from 2023 show that in 23 states more than one in three adults (35%) has obesity. Before 2013, no state had an adult obesity prevalence at or above 35%. Currently, at least one in five adults (20%) in each U.S. state is living with obesity.”
More US schools are taking breaks for meditation. Teachers say it helps students’ mental health.
“The third-grade students at Roberta T. Smith Elementary School had only a few days until summer vacation, and an hour until lunch, but there was no struggle to focus as they filed into the classroom. They were ready for one of their favorite parts of the day.”
Kathy Bates Shows Off Her 100-Lb Weight Loss And Reveals That ‘Mindfulness’ Helped Her ‘Know How To Push My Plate Away’
“Kathy Bates looks incredible following an epic 100-lb weight loss, which she said took her six to seven years to achieve.”
