In The News: School of Integrated Health Sciences

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The positive results are expected to form the basis for further development of Lomecel-B as a potential treatment for mild AD

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

The UNLV food pantry is not only supplying food to those on campus but also food safety education and healthy options that may be costly to come by.

Medical Xpress

Over the past 50 years, attention deficit/hyperactive disorder — more commonly known as ADHD — has evolved from a little-known condition into arguably the most studied disorder in the field of child psychiatry.

Uppers.es

Recent studies validate the benefits of retroactive locomotion in reducing low back pain and pressure on joints. However, doing this activity without following the instructions of a guide or without any supervision can increase the risk of injuries and falls.

Vanguardia

Walking, at any level of intensity, is good for you. It has been shown that walking at a slow and steady pace can reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes. But there is research to suggest that increasing the distance of your walk can reduce the risk of premature death and diseases such as cancer, and that increasing the intensity has other benefits as well.

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

The University of Nevada Las Vegas Food Pantry is getting a brand new set of wheels to help assist with its food rescue efforts on campus. The new van will be used to pick up food from local grocery stores and then taken to those who utilize the food pantry services. It will also allow the food pantry to offer more quality food items to those in need.

Radio 4: Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley

Step out - backwards! The Chinese have a saying that 100 steps backwards are worth 1000 steps forward - and they might be onto something! It may look bizarre to onlookers, but Michael delves into the research and finds some surprising benefits. It’s been used for decades in rehabilitative physical therapy, and recent research reveals that it could even boost memory - by giving your brain a workout! Michael also speaks to biomechanics expert and champion of backwards walking, Professor Janet Dufek from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, whose research suggests that walking backwards could help with lower back pain. They discuss why walking backwards is so beneficial for our muscles and how to do it safely.

The Sun (UK)

Not only could it burn more calories, but improve your memory

The Mirror

The health guru was intrigued at how 'something so simple and frankly weird could have such a big effect' on our memory and problem-solving skills

BBC

During the 19th Century, the activity of "retro-walking" was little more than an eccentric hobby, but today research is revealing it can have real benefits for your health and brain.

Network News Wire

Longeveron, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing cellular therapies for aging-related and life-threatening conditions, reported positive top-line results from its CLEAR MIND Phase 2a human clinical trial

The Detroit News

Neurologists at the biggest Alzheimer's research meeting in the US experienced something this week they hadn't in years: optimism.