Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
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Can your personal medical history be used to predict the health problems you might face in the next two decades? Researchers from the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) have now shown that this is possible. They have developed a generative AI model that uses large-scale health records to estimate how human health may change over time. It can forecast the risk and timing of over 1,000 diseases, and predict health outcomes...
As we get older, our muscle strength slowly declines – increasing our risk of falls, injuries, and loss of independence. In particular, we rely on our lower body strength for many essential daily activities such as walking and climbing stairs. Strength training can help offset the weakening of muscles, but not everyone has the means (or even the desire) to hit the gym for regular weightlifting sessions. Researchers at Tohoku University have discovered a solution that r...
Dr. Joseph Ford, urologist, hit a milestone on September 30, performing the 2,500th da Vinci Xi robotic surgery at Kaweah Health. “That means 2,500 patients have received less-invasive surgery, allowing for quicker recoveries at the skilled hands of our physicians,” said Jag Batth, Kaweah Health chief operating officer. “This is a testament to Kaweah Health’s substantial investment in innovative robotic technology.” Dr. Ford is one of more than a dozen specially trained surgeons across several disciplines who utilize the da V...
According to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health, older Americans with chronic low back pain who received acupuncture had greater improvement in physical function and reduced pain than those who received usual medical care only, generally prescribed medications or physical therapy. Chronic low back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide and affects more than one-third of older adults in the United States. Treatment options range from pain-relieving...
Scientists have discovered why older people are more likely to suffer severely from the flu, and can now use their findings to address this risk. In a new study, which is published in PNAS, experts discovered that older people produce a glycosylated protein called apoplipoprotein D (ApoD), which is involved in lipid metabolism and inflammation, at much higher levels than in younger people. This has the effect of reducing the patient's ability to resist virus infection,...
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is reminding all Californians that vaccines against respiratory viruses like COVID-19, influenza (flu), and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are the most effective and safest ways to protect themselves against severe illness this winter. "Prioritizing transparency and a reliance on science continues to be a core value in our mission to provide Californians with the information, guidanceand recommendations they need to protect...
A blood-test analysis developed at Stanford Medicine can determine the "biological ages" of 11 separate organ systems in individuals' bodies and predict the health consequences. The candles on your birthday cake don't tell the whole story. As anyone who ever attended a high-school reunion can tell you, some people age faster than others. Whoever put the candles on your cake probably didn't have to guess your chronological age. But research has shown that we also have what's...
From low-carb ice cream to keto protein bars to "sugar-free" soda, the decades-old sweetener erythritol is everywhere. But new University of Colorado Boulder research shows the popular sugar substitute and specialty food additive comes with serious downsides, impacting brain cells in numerous ways that can boost risk of stroke. The study was published in the Journal of Applied Physiology. "Our study adds to the evidence suggesting that non-nutritive sweeteners that have genera...
What things can I do now to keep my brain healthy in hopes to prevent Alzheimer’s/Dementia? For many years, the medical profession blamed dementia on genetics or old age. Recent studies tracked variables like diet and activities. They came up with surprising and hopeful results. These studies proved that the lifestyle that we live is even more important than genetics and old age when it came to acquiring dementia. Lifestyle is something that we can control early on to help keep our brain as healthy as possible for the long t...
Frailty is a medically defined condition in older adults that increases vulnerability to everyday stresses, leading to a higher risk of falls, hospitalization and loss of independence. Warning signs of frailty include: • Unintentional weight loss • Moving slowly • Feeling weak • Persistent tiredness • Low levels of physical activity Because most of these signs have a direct link to how active someone is, walking is a particularly effective way to help older adults improve t...
Valley fever is on the rise in California with more than 5,500 provisional cases reported through the first six months of 2025. In 2024, California reported nearly 12,500 cases, the highest year on record for California and a significant jump from the 7,000-9,000 cases reported annually from 2017 through 2023. Rates of valley fever continue to be highest in the southern San Joaquin Valley, but cases have been increasing in other areas such as the northern Central Valley and the Central Coast. Valley fever, also known as...
A new study from the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology reveals that just 30 days of guided mindfulness meditation can significantly enhance key aspects of attentional control - especially how quickly and accurately people direct their focus - regardless of age. The study is among the first to use eye tracking, a powerful and objective measure of attention, to test the effects of mindfulness training on young, middle-aged and older adults. The findings demonstrate that...
From probiotic supplements to continuous glucose monitors, hacking gut health has become an obsession for many wellness enthusiasts. It's not without reason: Doctors are just beginning to understand the importance of the microbiome and digestive system for overall health. One strategy that's gone viral on social media, however, is deceptively simple: going on "fart walks" after dinner. And darn tootin' there just might be something to it. What Are 'Fart Walks'? The fart walk...
In one of the largest and most comprehensive studies of its kind, a research team led at UC San Francisco has identified the regions where dementia occurs most often. Using the Mid-Atlantic as the basis for comparison, researchers found that dementia rates were 25% higher in the Southeast. The Northwest and Rocky Mountains were both 23% higher, and the South was 18% higher. The Southwest, which includes California, was 13% higher; while the Northeast, which includes New York, was 7% higher. These differences remained when...
People who sit or remain sedentary for more than 14 hours a day, on average, may have a higher risk of a cardiovascular event or death in the year after treatment at a hospital for symptoms of a heart attack, such as chest pain, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association's peer-reviewed scientific journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes. Previous research from the study authors found that people who had experienced a heart atta...
A new USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology study suggests greater exposure to extreme heat may accelerate biological aging in older adults, raising new concerns about how climate change and heat waves could affect long-term health and aging at the molecular level. "People in neighborhoods that experience more days of high heat show greater biological aging on average than residents of cooler regions," said Jennifer Ailshire, senior author of the study and professor of...
Managing complex medication schedules could soon become as simple as taking a single capsule each day. Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a capsule that can be packed with multiple medications and release them at designated times throughout the day. The advance, published in Matter, could help improve medication adherence and health outcomes by eliminating the need for patients to remember taking multiple drugs or doses at various times each...
A new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Federal Reserve Board of Governors found that Medicare beneficiaries who go on to be diagnosed with dementia are more likely to miss payments on bills as early as six years before a clinical diagnosis. The study also found that beneficiaries diagnosed with dementia who had a lower educational status missed payments on bills beginning as early as seven years before a clinical diagnosis as compared to 2.5 years prior to a diagnosis...
In one of the largest and most comprehensive studies of its kind, a research team led at UC San Francisco has identified the regions where dementia occurs most often. Using the Mid-Atlantic as the basis for comparison, researchers found that dementia rates were 25% higher in the Southeast. The Northwest and Rocky Mountains were both 23% higher, and the South was 18% higher. The Southwest, which includes California, was 13% higher, while the Northeast, which includes New York,...
On May 16, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared for marketing the first in vitro diagnostic device that tests blood to aid in diagnosing Alzheimer's disease. The Lumipulse G pTau217/ß-Amyloid 1-42 Plasma Ratio is for the early detection of amyloid plaques associated with Alzheimer's disease in adult patients, ages 55 years and older, exhibiting signs and symptoms of the disease. "Alzheimer's disease impacts too many people, more than breast cancer and prostate...
Long-term exposure to high levels of air pollution may harm the brain health of older adults in England, finds a new study led by University College London (UCL) researchers. The research, published in the Gerontological Society of America's The Journals of Gerontology: Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, found that exposure to nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is linked to lower scores in key cognitive abilities, particularly language...
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases as California joins 50 states and territories in seeking preliminary approval of a $39.1 million settlement with generic drug manufacturer Apotex over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition. Bonta previously announced the settlement in principle with Apotex last fall, along with a $10 million settlement with Heritage Pharmaceuticals. At the time of that announcement, the...
Kaweah Health held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Woodlake clinic on Thursday, April 3. This is the second Woodlake clinic for the health care district. The increasing need for services in Woodlake prompted the second clinic, named Kaweah Health Valencia Clinic, as the number of patients and physicians were outgrowing the current facility. The Valencia Clinic will focus on primary care while the current clinic will remain in operation serving pediatric patients. "Our ru...
Family HealthCare Network (FHCN) officially opened its new health center in Springville on January 10. Located at 31954 Country Club Dr., the new Springville center is accepting appointments and welcoming new and returning patients. The new state-of-the-art facility offers medical services, along with dental services. The new health center replaces FHCN's current Springville health center at 35800 Highway 190. The center's hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday t...
Kings County Behavioral Health Department has two new programs aimed at enhancing mental health support. On December 31, it officially launched its 24-hours-a-day/7-days-a-week Behavioral Health Call Center and Mobile Crisis Response Program. This service is to help people in Kings County access county mental health and substance use disorder services, especially those experiencing psychiatric crises, or those in need of a compassionate listener. The center, which is staffed by trained call operators and behavioral health...