Brian Dunleavy

1 month ago | theolympian.com | Brian P. Dunleavy |Brian Dunleavy

NEW YORK, May 23 (UPI) -- It may not be the mythical fountain of youth, but the strength of the body's immune system could hold the key to a healthy, long life, experts told UPI. The concept of so-called "immune resilience" has gained traction in recent years, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic, which heightened awareness of the importance of a strong immune system, according to geriatrician Dr. George Kuchel, director of the Center on Aging at the University of Connecticut.

Oct 20, 2024 | miamiherald.com | Brian Dunleavy

NEW YORK, Oct. 21 (UPI) -- Consumers thinking of dining out for their next meal may want to consider one instruction for the server when possible -- hold the salt. Although research suggests that sodium content in restaurant foods, including those served in sit-down eateries and fast-food chains, has declined in recent years as the detrimental health effects of high-salt intake become better known, the levels remain high overall, experts say.

Aug 30, 2024 | yahoo.com | Brian Dunleavy

NEW YORK, Aug. 30 (UPI) -- Even as fall flu season approaches and COVID-19 cases rise nationally, the biggest contagion threat facing the United States may not be one disease but several that don't respond to existing medications, according to experts and recent data.

Jul 8, 2024 | yahoo.com | Brian Dunleavy

NEW YORK, July 9 (UPI) -- Consider coffee a mini-Mediterranean diet," experts told UPI. The health benefits of the beverage millions of people drink to start their day far outweigh the potential risks, much like the popular diet that limits red meat and fat intake, the experts say. "The Mediterranean diet is, primarily, a plant-based diet, and coffee is a plant-based drink," Stephen Safe, a researcher with expertise in cancer prevention, said in a phone interview.

Jun 23, 2024 | upi.com | Brian Dunleavy

1 of 3 | Former President Jimmy Carter departs after the funeral service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church on November. 29, 2023, in Plains, Ga. The former first lady was 96. Pool Photo by Alex Brandon/UPI | License Photo NEW YORK, June 24 (UPI) -- Former President Jimmy Carter's being in hospice for 16 months makes him an "outlier," but it also highlights the multifaceted nature of end-of-life care and dispels myths about that care, experts told UPI.