A popular thyroid medication taken by 23 million Americans may be associated with bone loss, a startling new study finds. Levothyroxine — marketed under brand names such as Synthroid — is the second most commonly prescribed medication among older adults in the US. It’s consumed by about 7% of the US population. Hypothyroidism, also known … Read more
Tom Hanks revealed the one age he wouldn’t choose to be again. The actor was recently asked by “Entertainment Tonight” if there was a specific age he portrayed in his new movie “Here” that he’d want to relive. “No. Look, I’m 68 years old. The hardest for us was when we were playing 35,” Hanks said of … Read more
Can you stand the test? Researchers from the Mayo Clinic have unlocked an easy, equipment-free way to determine biological age. The team says the amount of time you are able to balance on one leg is a critical indicator of nerve, bone and muscle strength. In the study, 40 healthy participants over 50 (half under … Read more
It’s common to think of your bones as solid and unchanging, but they’re composed of living tissue constantly in flux. Consider: Every year, 15% of your spine and 5% of your hips are replaced with new bone through a process called remodeling. Every 10 years, your entire skeleton will have rebuilt itself. With aging and … Read more
Quilt-y pleasure? Magnesium supplementation has become increasingly popular, especially among restless sleepers desperate to catch some zzz’s, but a nutrition professor is warning that the tablets aren’t for everyone. “Like many vitamins and supplements, some uses of magnesium are strongly supported by scientific evidence, while others are not,” Dr. Edward Saltzman, an associate professor at … Read more
Bobby Bones has waltzed into the chat. The 44-year-old responded after Julianne Hough and Mickey Guyton dubbed him the person they didn’t feel should have won “Dancing With the Stars” while on “Watch What Happens Live” Sunday. “What happens when they announce a new season of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ is all these articles come out about me being the worst dancer in … Read more
Who’s hungry for a Mc-abre meal? Two McDonald’s customers recently shared their experience at the “world’s creepiest McDonald’s” on TikTok. Partners Kassidy and James, AKA @Kassidy_and_James, had the opportunity to dine with dead bodies during their recent trip to Rome, Italy. “That’s an absolute skeleton in a McDonald’s,” Kassidy declared in the viral clip. In … Read more
A recently found jawbone, arm bone fragment and teeth collected from an archaeological site in Indonesia revealed a diminutive ancestor of humans dubbed a “hobbit” who lived around 700,000 years ago. The “hobbit,” named after J.R.R. Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, is believed to be even smaller than a previously discovered human “hobbit” descendant from 60,000 … Read more
No bones about it. As our bodies age, our bones break down, raising our risk of osteoporosis — a condition that makes our skeletal scaffolding brittle and increases the likelihood of fractures. Broken bones are particularly disastrous for older adults, for whom fractures can mean long-term recovery, disability or even premature death. Strong bones are … Read more
Tempted to cuddle a sloth? Not so fast. Despite how huggable the mammals appear, activists are warning animal lovers not to partake in the interactive zoo experiences, which have cropped up all over social media. “The desire for proximity — to touch, to feel the immediate presence of animals — is very old,” Nigel Rothfels, … Read more
Move over, Ozempic. Researchers say a similar medication helped more than 200 overweight adults shed an average of 15.6% of their body weight after 48 weeks — with less muscle lost. The promising results of a phase 2 trial of pemvidutide — which included “significant” decreases in heart disease risk factors such as cholesterol — … Read more
Talk about a leg up. Researchers say that taking a popular obesity medication and exercising regularly can lead to weight loss — and bone health is still maintained. Bone loss typically accompanies large, rapid weight loss, which increases the risk of fractures. This is especially a concern for older adults. Researchers say that taking the … Read more
When standing up from a squat or a seated position many of us are greeted by the familiar snap, crackle, and pop of our knees, but is the sound cause for concern? Orthopedic experts are sharing what causes the cracking and when to seek medical treatment. Cracking, clicking or popping knees are a common occurrence, … Read more
It’s the sh—tiest museum in the world. George Frandsen, who holds the Guinness World Record for the largest collection of fossilized feces, opened a museum of his findings in Williams, Arizona The aptly-named Poozeum houses thousands of pieces of coprolite — the scientific name of fossilized feces — including one of the world’s largest prehistoric … Read more
It might feel like you wrangle your toddler a million times per day in different ways — but there’s one way you should never pick them up. Dr. J. Mack Slaughter, an ER doctor and TikTok influencer, posted a video warning parents of the three ways they should never pick up their child. Picking them … Read more
Christina Applegate has “never discussed” her anorexia eating disorder until now. The “Dead to Me” actress and Jamie-Lynn Sigler opened up about suffering from eating disorders on the latest episode of their “MeSsy” podcast. “It was f–king torture,” Applegate, 52, said. “I just deprived myself of food for years and years and years.” Applegate revealed … Read more
If you’re looking for a diet high in collagen — the world is your oyster, according to a dietitian. Collagen, which makes up 30% of your body’s protein, gives structure to the skin, muscles, bones and connective tissue, according to Cleveland Clinic. Collagen is also found in your organs blood vessels and intestinal lining. The … Read more
A friendly competition turned into a bone-crushing defeat for one lady. Daisy Johnson, 24, snapped her bone during an intense arm wrestling match with a stranger who challenged her. “My arm felt like the floppy arm in Harry Potter!” she told Caters News Agency. “I had to hold it into my chest otherwise it was … Read more
Don’t get disjointed. Healthy joints allow you to play sports, exercise and keep up with daily tasks. Unfortunately, about 1 in 5 American adults have been diagnosed by a doctor with arthritis, which is the swelling of one or more joints. To help avoid pain and limitations to movement and flexibility, experts shared with the … Read more
A man filmed himself exploring an abandoned jail — and what he discovered chilled him to the bone. Dave, a Canadian urban explorer and photographer who goes by Freaktography online, recently dared to journey into Windsor Jail in Ontario, Canada, Jam Press reported. The jail, which housed criminals as well as political prisoners, shuttered its … Read more