It now seems that people do have a genetic disposition towards chronic fatigue syndrome & ME... not caused by but can 'tip the balance' towards experiencing CFS/ME.

Whether this new research will help sufferers avoid both disbelief & medical neglect, and allow CFS/ME to be taken more seriously & recognised more easily.

And then we might also wonder whether there are any links with Long Covid?

#CFS #health

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/aug/06/genes-me-chronic-fatigue-syndrome

A health ministry panel approved a plan to cut the price of Lecanemab, an Alzheimer's drug that Japanese drugmaker Eisai and U.S. industry peer Biogen codeveloped, by 15% in Japan starting Nov. 1. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/08/07/japan/science-health/japan-alzheimer-drug-price-cut/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #sciencehealth #alzheimer039s #medicine #pharmaceuticals#eisai #health

It now seems that people do have a genetic disposition towards chronic fatigue syndrome & ME... not caused by but can 'tip the balance' towards experiencing CFS/ME.

Whether this new research will help sufferers avoid both disbelief & medical neglect, and allow CFS/ME to be taken more seriously & recognised more easily.

And then we might also wonder whether there are any links with Long Covid?

#CFS #health

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/aug/06/genes-me-chronic-fatigue-syndrome

Following a successful clinical trial, drugmaker Sumitomo Pharma said it's seeking approval for a Parkinson's disease treatment that transplants stem cells into a patient's brain. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/08/05/japan/science-health/parkinsons-ips-approval-application/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #sciencehealth #sumitomopharma #parkinson039s #health #ips #medicine

Creative Equipment, Maximum Fun 😅

🎯Who says you need fancy equipment for a great workout? For my SPARTA Strength Class for Seniors (ages 65-97), I love getting creative with what's available.

➡️ This video shows how I repurpose everyday items to make movement accessible, challenging, and #fun. Watch the rockstars at the Milano Senior Center in Melrose take on a new #fitness challenge using just a beach ball and a hula hoop! ✨

#health #northshorema #community#Accessibility #aging #mentalhealth

Heat can claim tens of thousands of lives during European summers but it usually takes months, even years, to count the cost of this "silent killer." Scientists are aiming to change that with faster studies. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2025/08/05/climate-change/science-climate-deaths-heatwaves/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #environment #climatechange #heatwaves #health #climatechange #europe

The International Furikake Association aims to launch an app in Indonesia by the end of the year to help manage the health of children there and improve their academic performance. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/08/05/japan/furikake-indonesia/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #furikake #health #children #apps #manga #kumamoto #indonesia

A Kyoto University research team has developed a pain-reliever that is comparable to morphine but does not have serious side effects. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/08/05/japan/japan-new-painkiller-comparable-to-morphine/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #health #medicine #pharmaceuticals #cancer #kyotouniversity

📣 We interrupt your regular timeline for this important message: Martha ✨and Pixie 🐶 brought the energy to their online workout. 💪🏾

#dogs #fitness #humor #fun #pets #teamwork #smile #inspiration #health #dogsofmastodon

I love cats, but I am extremely allergic to them.

There are no cats at the house I stay officially, but there is a pack of stray cats that roam around and show up at night when our dog isn't roaming around the yard.

They really like chilling on the couch back there I discovered...

... I fell asleep with bare arms on the couch for a while as it was warm outside last night. I now have hives all over my arms, and need to go get itch cream before I scratch my skin away.

#writing #health #rant

Japan's Kobayashi Pharmaceutical will accelerate efforts to reform its corporate culture marked by workers' reliance on top management, Chairman Yoshihito Ota has said. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/08/04/companies/kobayashi-pharmaceutical-corporate-culture-reform/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #kobayashipharmaceutical #osaka #pharmaceuticals #health #corporategovernance

📣Fun Fitness Fact:
Where does the fat actually go?💨

➡️ It’s one of the most common questions I get from long-term clients—and the answer surprises most people.

❌It doesn’t melt. You don’t sweat it out. And it’s definitely not torched by a magic supplement.

🎥 Check out this video to learn what really happens when you lose fat.

#weightloss #fatloss #personaltrainer #health #nutrition #science #facts #boston #northshorema #exercisescience #health

the history and future of societal collapse

“Collapse isn’t just caused by structures, but also people. If you want to save the world then the first step is to stop destroying it. In other words: don’t be a dick. Don’t work for big tech, arms manufacturers or the fossil fuel industry. Don’t accept relationships based on domination and share power whenever you can.”

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/aug/02/self-termination-history-and-future-of-societal-collapse

#news #business #tech #politics #health

the history and future of societal collapse

“Collapse isn’t just caused by structures, but also people. If you want to save the world then the first step is to stop destroying it. In other words: don’t be a dick. Don’t work for big tech, arms manufacturers or the fossil fuel industry. Don’t accept relationships based on domination and share power whenever you can.”

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/aug/02/self-termination-history-and-future-of-societal-collapse

#news #business #tech #politics #health

Wow!

‘The first 100% effective HIV prevention drug is approved and going global’

https://newatlas.com/infectious-diseases/hiv-prevention-fda-lenacapavir/

#health #hiv