Incorporate brief movement breaks into your everyday activities
Manoush Zomorodi has some news, both good and bad. The bad news? According to her, all that time spent sitting, whether at a desk or while scrolling through your phone, is worse for your health than you might think. This comes from her new book, “Body Electric: The Hidden Health Costs of the Digital Age […]
The concerns of Black women regarding childbirth in America are legitimate.
Reflections on Childbirth and Racial Disparities Nearly dying during childbirth is something I will never forget. Back when I was a freshman in college, I discovered I was pregnant during a physical examination while trying to enlist in the U.S. Navy. Fast forward eight months, and I found myself at the hospital, ready to deliver […]
Three health practices that may not be necessary for older adults
Time had elapsed since the patient had her last colonoscopy, making her eligible for another screening, explained Steven Itzkowitz, a gastroenterologist from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York. At 85, she was in “reasonable health,” with low risks associated with the procedure—like bleeding, anesthesia reactions, or perforation of the colon—but […]
Death toll rises in Congo due to Ebola outbreak as new cases appear in Uganda
Update on Ebola Outbreak According to the World Health Organization, the current Ebola outbreak has now led to at least 220 suspected deaths. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated on Monday that a delay in identifying cases means health workers are now in a position of trying to “catch up.” As Ugandan health officials reported two new […]
I am taking care of my elderly neighbor because her family is not looking after her.
Pay Dirt is a money advice column. Have a question? Send it to Kristin and Ilyce here. (It’s anonymous!) Dear Pay Dirt, About six months ago, my neighbor, “Pat,” introduced me to another neighbor, “Doris.” Doris is in her 90s and has been completely blind for a year. She is such a sweet woman, and […]
Study Identifies a Surprisingly Simple Habit Associated with Healthier, Longer Lives
Simplifying Healthy Aging Through Caloric Reduction A recent long-term study reveals that one of the easiest ways to promote healthy aging is simply by eating a bit less. While the internet is full of trendy biohacking methods—think cold plunges or red light therapy—research from Tufts University and other institutions suggests that moderate calorie reduction might […]
Why you should consider raw honey as your next ‘miracle supplement’
These days, health and wellness supplements are quite the buzz, often promoting improvements in hair, nails, skin, heart health, weight management, mood, and more. Many people spend hundreds, or even thousands, on these so-called miracle products, which may or may not deliver the promised results. However, one of the most effective health enhancers isn’t found […]
Multiple crises hinder the response to the Ebola outbreak.
Attacks on Ebola Treatment Centers in Eastern Congo KINSHASA, Congo — Recent assaults on Ebola treatment facilities in eastern Congo highlight the significant hurdles that health authorities are encountering, particularly a backlash from local communities, as they aim to control an outbreak of the disease that has been classified as a global health emergency. On […]
Researchers have discovered a new kind of cholesterol, which may be the most harmful.
Understanding Remnant Cholesterol: A New Perspective on Heart Health For many years, heart health has been simplified into a struggle between two types of cholesterol. On one side, we have HDL (high-density lipoprotein), often dubbed the ‘good’ cholesterol that assists in clearing arteries. On the flip side is LDL (low-density lipoprotein), the so-called ‘bad’ cholesterol […]
Dealing with Stress Incontinence? Women Say This Method Immediately Stops Bladder Leaks
You might chuckle at your friend’s joke—only to feel a small leak. Sneezing in the grocery store? It makes you freeze. And skipping the trampoline at your granddaughter’s birthday party? Well, you know what could happen. Sound familiar? About one in three women experience urine leakage when they sneeze, cough, or laugh, a condition known […]