Focus on Quality Over Quantity of Life

Focus on Quality Over Quantity of Life

This transcript has been edited for clarity.  Hello. I’m Dr Maurie Markman, from City of Hope. I wanted to briefly discuss what I consider to be not only a critically important trial but also a representative of an incredibly important, underrepresented type of trial as we move forward in the oncology arena. I cannot overstate …

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Walking Fast May Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

Walking Fast May Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

Walking is a simple, cost-free form of exercise that benefits physical, social, and mental health in many ways. Several clinical trials have shown that walking regularly is associated with a lower risk for cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality, and having a higher daily step count is linked to a decreased risk for premature death. Walking …

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Is Migraine Really a Female Disorder?

Is Migraine Really a Female Disorder?

BARCELONA, Spain — Migraine is widely considered a predominantly female disorder. Its frequency, duration, and severity tend to be higher in women, and women are also more likely than men to receive a migraine diagnosis. However, gender expectations, differences in the likelihood of self-reporting, and problems with how migraine is classified make it difficult to …

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Sleeping Beats Sitting? What a New Study Means for Your Patients

Sleeping Beats Sitting? What a New Study Means for Your Patients

Sit less, move more. Or stand more. Or sleep more. Replacing 30 minutes of sitting a day with equal time standing or even sleeping could improve obesity markers like body weight and waist circumference, according to a new cross-sectional study investigating the impact of movement behavior on cardiometabolic health.  The findings suggest that, while higher-intensity …

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