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A new Northwestern University study found group singing virtually has major benefits, especially for adults over 55 including people with conditions like dementia. It looked at the value of virtual group singing during the COVID-19 pandemic, when most older adults were isolating. Borna Bonakdarpour, MD, FAAN, FANA, shares, “One thing about music is that even…

About 20% of colorectal cases were in people ages 54 or younger in 2019 — almost double the percentage as in 1995, according to the American Cancer Society. Scientists aren’t sure exactly what’s causing the increase in diagnoses among younger patients, but they’re urging people to see their doctors if they experience unusual symptoms such…

The “caveman method” has gone viral after a woman on TikTok revealed she’s spent more than six weeks not using any products — including water — on her face in a bid to let her skin barrier “rebuild” itself naturally. But so far, her results have hardly been a selling point for other women, and…

Too few hours of sleep or poor sleep can pave the way for a myriad of emotional and physical issues, including diabetes, obesity, heart problems, and depression. “Sleep is important for mental function, including alertness, memory consolidation, and mood regulation,” says Phyllis C. Zee, MD, PhD, director of the sleep disorders center for circadian and…

Tick season is back, and so is the threat of Lyme disease, with cases expected to climb yet again as climate change fuels tick activity. But two new studies point to new treatment options on the horizon: Researchers have identified new strategies that could make it easier to stop infection early and also reduce the…