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What young athletes can do to reduce arthritis risk

Arthritis is not something many young athletes worry about. And that lack of concern is not surprising, as data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that arthritis affects just 3.6 percent of adults between the ages of 18 and 34 compared to 54 percent of adults age 75 and older...

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Millions of people will be diagnosed with various dementias, and individuals may wonder if there is anything they can do to prevent or delay cognitive decline. A study published in July 2021 in the journal Neurology found people who read regularly had a lower risk of developing dementia compared to...

Reduce the risk of lost pets

Pets bring a lot of joy to people's lives. Is it any wonder that, as of 2024, 66 percent of households in the United States, or 86.9 million homes, owned a pet, according to the American Pet Products Association? In fact, 97 percent of pet owners consider their pets to be family members. And...

Risk factors for mold infestation in a home

Homeowners know that there's no shortage of work required to maintain a home. Whether it's a renovation project designed to make a home more comfortable or a safety-related remodel, homes require a significant amount of TLC. Mold remediation falls under the umbrella of safety-related renovations....

Guide to becoming a landlord

People may pursue being a landlord as a means to ensure a steady source of income. Though that is a reality for most landlords, there are other benefits to owning rental properties, including potential tax deductions and long-term security. Investing in residential rental property can be a...

Healthy habits that could help women reduce their breast cancer risk

Cancer is a formidable disease that the World Health Organization reports is the leading cause of death worldwide. Figures vary, but organizations such as the WHO and the American Cancer Society estimate that around 9.5 million people die from cancer every year. No type of cancer causes more deaths...

Risk factors for lung cancer

Lung cancer affects the lives of millions of people across the globe every year. The World Cancer Research Fund reports that there were more than 2.2 million new cases of lung cancer in 2020, making it the second most common form of cancer worldwide. Lung cancer incidence rates may be alarming, but...

Plant pathology basics: Some plants are diseased, which ones are now at risk?

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu Now that most of the state has gotten rain in that last week, vegetable diseases that have been held back by the drought are rearing up. The appearance of any disease often prompts questions about how far that disease can spread and what...

Leafhopper Watch: Hot Weather and Aster Yellows Risk

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu You don’t need me to tell you that it has been a hot and dry growing season. The season’s weather has increased the chances that we will run into certain pests. One heat-loving pest whose numbers have been increasing in field crops is...

How to reduce risk for Lyme disease

When the weather warms up and hours of daylight increase, few people can resist the allure of the great outdoors. Nature beckons each spring, and those answering that call must do so safely. Lyme disease is a potential threat for people who live in certain regions. The Centers for Disease Control...