ISLAMABAD, August 12(ABC): Acupuncture has been used as an alternative medical practice for about 3,000 yearsTrusted Source. First started in China, acupuncture has become a more widespread practice in Western countries since the 1950s. A survey of Americans in 2012 reported about 3.5 million AmericansTrusted Source used acupuncture as a complementary health approach. Past research shows acupuncture to be effective …

ISLAMABAD, August 12(ABC): Plant-based meat and dairy products are rapidly-growing industries. Experts valued the global plant-based meat market at over $5 billion last year, with forecasts expecting it to increase by 19% from 2022 through 2030. And the plant-based dairy alternatives market reportedly totaled $11 billion in 2020 with projections to hit $32 million in 2031. Now a new study …

ISLAMABAD, August 12(ABC): Veganism is a growing practice with the number of people following a vegan diet or lifestyle in the United States increasing from around 1% in 2014 to roughly 10% in 2022. However, in addition to its health benefits, research has also indicated a link between the vegan diet and a higher susceptibility to fractures and low bone …

ISLAMABAD, August 06(ABC): Numerous studies have revealed the positive effects that nature and the surrounding environment can have on mental and physical well-being. And now, new research published on August 5 from the University of Tokyo suggests the benefits of spending time in nature extend much further than previously believed. Researchers conducted a systematic review of 301 academic articles, spanning …

ISLAMABAD, August 06(ABC): Parkinson’s disease (PD) affects at least 8.5 millionTrusted Source people worldwide, most of them aged over 60. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the number has more than doubled in the past 25 years. Diagnosis is difficult in the early stages as many of the symptoms may indicate other disorders, so these numbers are almost certainly …

ISLAMABAD, August 06(ABC): It is well known that being physically active can help you lead a healthier and happier life. People who exercise regularly have a lower risk of developing several long-term (chronic) conditions, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers. Studies showTrusted Source that physical activity also boosts self-esteem and mood, and can also help people …

WEB DESK, August 4(ABC): Russia will launch a satellite on behalf of Iran into space on Aug. 9, the Roscosmos space agency said on Wednesday. The spacecraft, a remote sensing satellite called “Khayyam”, will be sent into orbit by a Soyuz rocket, Roscosmos said.

ISLAMABAD, August 1(ABC): Adding strawberries to your cereal, salad or smoothie can likely help protect your brain from Alzheimer’s disease, suggests a study. The researchers from RUSH University in the US found that a bioactive compound found in strawberries called pelargonidin may be associated with fewer neurofibrillary tau tangles in the brain. Tau tangles are one of the hallmarks of …

WEB DESK, August 1(ABC): A study has shown that men who perform one set of 40 pushups per day are less likely to suffer from heart illnesses. A team of researchers from Harvard TH Chan School of Public health said that their report shows how the capacity to execute pushups is related to heart health. Middle-aged men who were able to …

ISLAMABAD, July 31(ABC): A new study explores the relationship between varying levels of physical activity, being sedentary, and the risk of stroke. This study focuses strictly on the latter, unlike other studies that consider both heart disease and stroke. Medical News Today spoke with study co-author and Distinguished Professor Virginia J. Howard, Ph.D. with the School of Public Health at …