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Aging Brings Unwelcome Changes to Breast Tissue A detailed map of the cells in women's breasts reveals that as women age, breast tissue changes in ways that increase the risk of cancer. thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/cancer… @UBC @NatureAging #BreastCancerAwareness #aging #WomensHealth

The Big Thing about Small Talk Incidental conversations about the weather, pets, or work may seem boring at first, but they lay the groundwork for real connection. thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/behavi… @UMich #SmallTalkSavesLives #communication #communicationmatters #loneliness #connection

Rising Concerns about Kava Kava is a beverage known for promoting relaxation and mild euphoria, but concentrated forms are prompting calls to poison control centers. thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/public… #kava #kratom #kavabar #KavaKava @UVA #relaxation #relaxing @CDCMMWR

Fight Dementia -- Cook at Home Planning and preparing meals engages the mind and body. Following directions, measuring, and prepping ingredients keep your brain sharp. thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/aging/… #dementiaawareness #DementiaPrevention #homecooked #homecooking @sciencetokyo_en

Kids' Bones Bear the Marks of PFAS in the Environment Early exposure to ‘forever’ chemicals can reduce kids' bone mineral density at a crucial time. There are ways to offset the risk. thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/kids/a… #PFAS #bonedensity #kids #PFOAFree #EndocrineDisruptor @TheEndoSociety

An Eating Routine Builds Weight-Loss Success One way to give your diet a boost is to eat a set of foods on repeat. The constant decision-making often derails dieters. thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/dietin… @DrexelUniv #diettip #dieting #dietingtips #LoseWeightFeelGreat @APADivision38

The MIND Diet Adds Healthy Years to the Brain It's a combination of a Mediterranean diet and the anti-hypertensive DASH diet and can slow signs of cellular aging in the brain. thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/aging/… @ZJU_China @HarvardChanSPH #brainaging #dementia @JNNP_BMJ #berries #FreshEats

Watch Out, Couch Potatoes Sitting and reading a book or watching online instruction engages the mind in a way that passive viewing doesn't. It makes a difference to your brain. bit.ly/4dsQimd @karolinskainst @Deakin #sedentary #dementia #couchpotato #reading @AmJPrevMed

Hormonal changes during menopause, such as a decline in estrogen levels, can affect almost every system of the body, including the cardiovascular system. thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/womens… #menopause @NUFeinbergMed #womenshealth #womenshearts @WomensHealthMag @ACCinTouch @JAMACardio

When AI Toys Talk to Kids Using artificially intelligent toys to respond to kids' questions and concerns sounds like a good idea, but what the toys say can be a problem. thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/kids/a… @Cambridge_Uni #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #KidsAndAI #kids #robot #childdevelopment

The Disappearing Benefits of GLP-1 Drugs The weight-loss and heart benefits of GLP-1 RA drugs like Ozempic build over time. They also fade if the medication is stopped. thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/heart/… @washumedicine @BMJMedicine #cardio #zepbound #tirzepatide #semaglutide #cvd #GLP

Preserve Our Old Forests! Our oldest forests store far more carbon than newer managed forests do, making these primal places important allies in efforts to slow global warming. bit.ly/47lB4LZ #carboncapture @lunduniversity #globalwarming #climatechange @NewsfromScience

A High-Fat Diet Accelerates the Growth of Cancer Cells A 3-D model shows researchers that a high-fat diet accelerates how triple-negative breast cancer cells behave in the body. bit.ly/4lYeS0E #triplenegative #breastcancer #highfat #Cancer @Princeton @WomensHealthMag

Antibiotics Can Change Your Microbiome for Years Antibiotics help your body fight infection, but they also can throw off your gastrointestinal track long after you've stopped taking them. bit.ly/4buKxmF @uppsalauni #microbiota #antibiotics @NatureMedicine #IBS #ibd

The Small Steps that Lead to a Longer Life Tiny changes, like adding a handful of veggies to meals or five minutes of exercise to your day, can bring years free from illness. thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/public… @TheLancet #sleep #exercise #aging #smallsteps #aginggracefully #walk #fiber

WHAT EXERCISE DOES FOR THE BRAIN "Even a single bout of exercise can rapidly alter the neural rhythms and brain networks involved in memory and cognitive function.” bit.ly/4bU4wLv BrainFacts.org #hippocampus @uiowa #memory #brain #exercise @runnersworld

Fermented Foods Do More Than Help the Gut Live microbes in foods like yogurt or kimchi can improve cholesterol, insulin control and belly fat.bit.ly/4rzVpVb @UniofNewcastle #microbes #microbiota #fermentedfood #kimchi #kefir #Yogurt @NutrtnResrch #diabetes #cholesterol

Preschoolers who ate more ultra-processed foods were more likely to develop behavior issues like anxiety or aggression two years later. thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/kids/a… #ultraprocessedfoods #kids #kidsfood #KidsBehavior @PHPMUToronto @JAMANetworkOpen #snackfood #soda @JunkFoodNutr

Our beliefs about getting older make a big difference in how well we age. Those who see the positives of aging do better cognitively and physically than those who don't. thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/aging/… #ageism @Yale #Geriatrics #aginggracefully #aging @YaleGeriatrics @AARP #oldster

Opioids Are Not as Effective as You May Think The drugs often prescribed for acute pain only provide pain relief for a short time and can lead to nausea, tolerance and overdose. bit.ly/4lsU9lf @Sydney_Uni #narcotics #opioid #opiate #PainRelief #painmanagement #surgery