MORTALITY OUTCOMES

Jul 02 2025HEALTH

How Moving More and Sitting Less Can Help Cancer Survivors Live Longer

Cancer survivors in the USA have a lot on their minds. One big question is how to stay healthy and live longer. A recent study looked into this. It found that balancing physical activity with sitting time might be key. The study focused on something called the Physical Activity and Sitting Time Balance Index (PASTBI). This index measures how much people move versus ...

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Apr 14 2025HEALTH

Seizures in the Elderly: When Memory Loss and Epilepsy Collide

People who are 60 or older are more likely to develop epilepsy. This is especially true for those who are experiencing some form of cognitive decline. This decline can range from mild issues, like forgetting where they put their keys, to more serious problems, such as dementia. When epilepsy strikes this age group, it can make their cognitive problems worse and even ...

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