Last Sunday, my favorite football team lost a game. There’s nothing remarkable about that. However, it was the way they lost that provoked me. They […]
Category: HEALTH & WELLNESS
National Plan for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Gets an Update From HHS
HHS announced an update Thursday to the National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias that includes investment in projects focused on earlier detection […]
Second-Season RSV Immunization Worked for Eligible Children
WASHINGTON — Real-world data backed the effectiveness of second-season nirsevimab (Beyfortus) immunizations against hospitalizations for children at high risk for severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) […]
The Best High-Fiber Foods to Relieve Constipation Now
1. Whole Grains “Whole grains help keep the digestive system regular, primarily because they are rich in insoluble fiber, which adds bulk to stool and […]
Discrimination fuels mental health crisis among LGBTQ+ youth, national report finds
Credit: Anna Shvets from Pexels LGBTQ+ youth continue to face high rates of anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts, driven by ongoing discrimination, a new report […]
Eating With Someone You Love May Help Lower Your Blood Sugar
Of course, this doesn’t mean eating with a friend will prevent diabetes or that social connection can replace nutrition, exercise, or medical care. The experiments […]
A 22K-Person Study Showed This Many Steps Supports Brain Health
If you’ve ever felt discouraged by the idea that you need over 10,000 steps a day to make a real difference in your health, this […]
Donating a Kidney Could Lead to Later Pregnancy Complications
DENVER — Donating a kidney was associated with a higher risk of gestational hypertensive disorders during subsequent pregnancy, though complications were rare overall, according to […]
This Alzheimer’s-Linked Gene May Tell A Bigger Story About Aging
A genetic difference may help explain why brain aging varies among the oldest adults
Bubble Blowing Constipation Hack Goes Viral, but Does It Work?
What Counts as Constipation? Constipation generally refers to having fewer than three bowel movements a week or difficulty passing stool. This can mean: [2] Having […]