Some Levels Of Moderate, Vigorous Aerobic Physical Activity And Recommended Levels Of Muscle-Strengthening Activity Cut Risks For All-Cause, CVD, And Cancer Mortality

Healio (8/10, Rhoades) reported, “Adults who completed at least some levels of moderate and vigorous aerobic physical activity and the recommended levels of muscle-strengthening activity reduced their risks for all-cause, CVD and cancer mortality,” a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found. Investigators “also found that higher than recommended levels could further lower CVD and cancer risk.” […]

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YouTube Announces Updated Policy Targeting Medical Misinformation Regarding Cancer Treatments

USA Today  (8/15, Schulz) reported, “YouTube is set to begin cracking down on cancer treatment misinformation Tuesday, the video streaming platform’s latest in its efforts against medical misinformation.” The platform “plans to remove content that promotes cancer treatments proven to be harmful and ineffective, along with videos that discourage viewers from seeking professional medical treatments.” These “efforts […]

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Patients Who Listen To Music While Receiving Chemotherapy May Experience Better Mood, Lower Levels Of Distress

Oncology Nursing News (7/25, Fischer) reported, “Patients who listen to music while receiving chemotherapy may experience a better mood and lower levels of distress than those who undergo a traditional, music-free infusion, according to” study findings. The research “demonstrated that patients who listened to music while receiving their treatment experienced a significant improvement…in positive mood compared to […]

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