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Bone density, which refers to the amount of minerals like calcium and phosphorous in our bone tissue, gradually declines as we get older. But that doesn’t mean all bone loss is inevitable. Research suggests that certain lifestyle habits during adulthood can make a big difference in our bone health. These include eating a nutritious diet and exercising regularly. “Cardio protects the heart. Strength training supports your bones,” Dr. Ian Smith, physician and author of “Eat Your Age,” tells TODAY.com. When it comes to weight-bearing exercises for bone health, “there are thousands of them,” Smith says. However, there’s one in particular that Smith recommends for anyone who’s looking to improve bone density. Expert Tip of the Day: Try the Dumbbell Squat To Curl To Press To Support Bone HealthThe dumbbell squat to curl to press is one of Smith’s favorite exercises for strong, healthy bones. It combines a few simple movements into one compound, full-body exercise. It involves starting with a dumbbell squat, standing up and moving into a bicep curl, and finishing with an overhead press.

In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, many households wiped down groceries with disinfectant before putting them away. Hand sanitizer was in short supply. With little information on how the virus spread, people became more cautious of germs from other people. A new University of California San Diego study suggests that humans may not be alone in changing behavior after experiencing a disease threat.

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Living with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can exact a heavy toll on people’s health and longevity. Research out this week, however, shows that timely ADHD treatment may claw back some of those years. Scientists at the University of Liverpool in the UK and others examined the medical literature on ADHD. They found that having ADHD was associated with higher mortality rates, but that people taking ADHD medication were less likely to die early than those who went untreated. Though more research is warranted to quantify the benefits of medications and other treatments for ADHD, this study is the latest to illustrate the long-term health impacts of the condition, the researchers say. “These results reinforce the importance of targeted intervention and access to diagnosis and treatment for ADHD individuals across the lifespan,” the authors wrote in their paper, published Monday in JAMA Network Open. The toll of ADHD ADHD is a complex condition characterized by symptoms like restlessness, impulsiveness, and having trouble staying focused, especially on everyday tasks.