In addition to at least two and a half hours of moderate to intense aerobic activity a week, .
... the study found that men over the age of 65 who also incorporated strength training between two and six days
a week lived longer than those who didn't.
We found that each type of physical activity was independently associated with a lower risk of all-cause mortality in older adults, Dr. Bryant Webber, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, via CNN.
Those who met the muscle-strengthening
guideline only (versus
neither guideline) had (a)
10% lower risk of mortality, , Dr. Bryant Webber, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, via CNN.
... those who met the aerobic guideline only had 24% lower risk of mortality, and those
who met both guidelines
had 30% lower risk, Dr. Bryant Webber, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, via CNN.
The findings even apply to members of the population who are over the age of 85.
People over 85 who fulfill both aspects of the guidelines lowered their risk of death by 28 percent.
Study authors say that this suggests the benefits of exercise extend into the later stages of a person's lifespan.
This finding suggests
that aerobic and muscle-
strengthening physical activity is valuable throughout the lifespan, Dr. Bryant Webber, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, via CNN.
The CDC's strength training guidelines suggest the necessary exercises can be done anywhere, including at home.
Study authors say that everyday activities such
as “lifting canned goods could be considered
a muscle-strengthening activity.”.
Data for the study were culled from the CDC's ongoing National Health Interview Survey
UK Detects , First Human Case , of New Swine Flu.
'Forbes' reports that the United Kingdom
has detected this year's first human case
of H1N2, otherwise known as swine flu. .
'Forbes' reports that the United Kingdom
has detected this year's first human case
of H1N2, otherwise known as swine flu. .
According to an alert issued by the U.K.,
the patient experienced mild symptoms
and has now fully recovered. .
However, health experts and officials remain on alert
ahead of another potential swine flu pandemic.
Since 2005, there have been 50 human
cases of A(H1N2)v detected globally. .
Since 2005, there have been 50 human
cases of A(H1N2)v detected globally. .
'Forbes' reports that the particular strain
detected in the U.K. is not genetically related
to strains previously detected in human patients.
We know that some diseases of animals
can be transferred to humans—which
is why high standards of animal health,
welfare, and biosecurity are so important, Christine Middlemiss, Chief veterinary officer of the U.K., via 'Forbes'.
We know that some diseases of animals
can be transferred to humans—which
is why high standards of animal health,
welfare, and biosecurity are so important, Christine Middlemiss, Chief veterinary officer of the U.K., via 'Forbes'.
According to the World Health Organization
(WHO), A(H1) influenza viruses are common
among pigs across most regions of the world. .
When these viruses make the leap to humans,
they are known as variant influenza viruses,
the most common of which are H1N1, H1N2 and H3N2.
In 2009, an H1N1 outbreak that began
in the United States quickly spread around
the world, killing at least 150,000 people globally.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
the outbreak included nearly 70 million cases,
274,000 hospitalizations and 12,500 deaths in the U.S. .
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
the outbreak included nearly 70 million cases,
274,000 hospitalizations and 12,500 deaths in the U.S.
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Government Boosts Program , to Offer Households Additional , Free COVID Tests.
ABC reports that the government will offer households
an additional four free COVID-19 tests ahead of the
approaching holiday season and a potential rise in cases.
The offer, available at covidtests.gov,
is one of the last remaining ways for people
in the U.S. to obtain free at-home rapid tests. .
Last spring, the end of the public health
emergency also ended insurance companies'
requirement to provide eight tests per month. .
Based on data from the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, health officials have anticipated a similar
number of hospitalizations in 2023 as there were last year.
In 2022, hospitalizations peaked
at almost 45,000 per week. .
In September, the government relaunched
its test ordering site, offering
four tests for every household. .
The government has now offered an
additional four tests, bringing the total number
of at-home tests to eight per household.
The Administration for Strategic Preparedness
and Response (ASPR) says that about 14.5 million
households have ordered tests since the site
relaunched, equalling 58 million free tests distributed. .
Health officials have said that the tests are
meant to help people prepare for gatherings,
particularly with those more vulnerable to COVID.
We're going to see families gather
with older loved ones and younger
loved ones and it's important that
they are able to protect their loved
ones from COVID as we head
into the winter months, Dawn O'Connell, Head of ASPR, via ABC.
We're going to see families gather
with older loved ones and younger
loved ones and it's important that
they are able to protect their loved
ones from COVID as we head
into the winter months, Dawn O'Connell, Head of ASPR, via ABC
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CDC Report Shows That , 13.9% of US Adults , Have Received an Updated COVID Vaccine.
ABC reports that as of November 13, approximately
36 million adults in the United States have
received an updated COVID-19 vaccine.
According to new data from the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, about 3.5 million
children have also received an updated shot. .
Compared to 2022, that figure is roughly equal
to the number of Americans who received
a bivalent booster by this time of the year. .
ABC points out that the numbers mean that only
13.9% of adults in the U.S. have been vaccinated.
In September, a poll conducted by the KFF COVID-19
Vaccine Monitor suggested that nearly twice as
many adults said they planned to get the vaccine.
According to that poll, 23% of adults said they were
"definitely" planning on getting the updated booster,
while another 23% said they would "probably" get one.
The latest vaccine targets variants
currently in circulation, which are an offshoot
of the Omicron variant known as XBB.
Both Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna have formulations
intended for people six months and older,
while Novavax offers a dose for those over the age of 12.
Both Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna have formulations
intended for people six months and older,
while Novavax offers a dose for those over the age of 12.
According to public health experts, people should
receive respiratory virus vaccines by the end of
October, but it's never too late. .
This year's numbers, aligning more
closely with pre-COVID patterns, indicate
a reestablishment of typical 'cold and flu'
season dynamics. However, we still have
to see how the rest of the respiratory
virus season plays out to know for sure, Dr. John Brownstein, epidemiologist and chief
innovation officer at Boston Children's Hospital, via ABC
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CDC Warns Winter, Heralds Coming Rise in, COVID-19 Cases.
'Newsweek' reports that the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC) has released a COVID-19 map
showing where new cases and hospitalizations are rising. .
'Newsweek' reports that the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC) has released a COVID-19 map
showing where new cases and hospitalizations are rising. .
Overall, the data showed that hospitalizations
and deaths had both declined in the week
of October 29 to November 4. .
Previously, health officials had warned that winter months
could bring a possible rise in new cases, coinciding
with what the CDC refers to as respiratory season. .
Fall and winter are a time
when viruses that cause
respiratory disease usually circulate
more heavily in the community. , Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
September statement, via 'Newsweek'.
Before COVID-19, two viruses,
flu and RSV, were the main causes
of severe respiratory disease during
this time of year. Although some
people have mild symptoms when
they catch flu or RSV, others get
sick enough to be hospitalized, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
September statement, via 'Newsweek'.
Before COVID-19, two viruses,
flu and RSV, were the main causes
of severe respiratory disease during
this time of year. Although some
people have mild symptoms when
they catch flu or RSV, others get
sick enough to be hospitalized, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
September statement, via 'Newsweek'.
According to the most recent CDC map, Nebraska
saw the biggest increase in hospitalizations with
a 57.3% rise compared to the week before.
Texas, New Mexico and Kansas all saw an increase
of 20% or greater over the same period of time. .
Texas, New Mexico and Kansas all saw an increase
of 20% or greater over the same period of time. .
'Newsweek' reports that the CDC map classifies
different regions of the country by number.
The latest data suggests that Region 9,
which includes California, Arizona and Nevada,
has seen the greatest increase in the nation. .
CDC expects this year will be
similar to last year in terms of the
total number of hospitalizations
from COVID-19, RSV, and flu, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
September statement, via 'Newsweek'.
As with last year, the total
number of hospitalizations
this year is expected to be higher
than what we as a nation experienced
prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
September statement, via 'Newsweek'
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