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The Best Time To Take Vitamin D To Maximize The Mental And Physical Benefits, According To Experts

Plus, expert-approved products to try.

2023-06-16T15:32:09Z

Brain Boosters: 12 Memory-Enhancing Foods for Your Cognitive Health

These foods will help you maintain a healthy brain and may even prevent conditions like dementia.

2024-04-12T14:57:55Z

20 of the Healthiest Dog Breeds with the Fewest Medical Problems

Choose wisely. A healthy dog breed can prevent heartache and save you a lot of money over the years.

2024-04-11T13:06:20Z

Europe’s most polluted beaches – where swimming comes with a health warning

Top of the list of requirements for the perfect beach holiday is a sandy stretch bordered by clean, clear water – something that should be a given, but isn’t. The UK has received plenty of publicity about its dirty seas and rivers, but the rest of Europe has its fair share too. Many factors affect water quality, from sewage spills to storm surges, ...

2024-04-12T11:51:13Z

Oiling Our Hair Is An Age-Old Ritual For Black And Brown People. But Does It Actually Work?

An investigation.

2024-04-04T16:34:58Z

4-Year-Old Living With One of the Rarest Disorders in the World

Amanda Burritt’s 4-year-old daughter Emma is living with one of the rarest conditions in the world. She noticed something was different about her daughter at around 6 months old when she wasn’t hitting her milestones. After months of testing, Emma was diagnosed with KIF1A Associated Neurological Disorder, also known as KAND. “It was devastating. It turned our entire world upside down. There are only roughly 500 diagnosed with KAND worldwide,” Amanda told Inside Edition Digital’s Andrea Swindall.

2024-04-06T13:16:17Z

11 Ways to Make Hair Grow Faster, According to Experts

Plus ways to speed up hair growth naturally.

2023-06-29T17:48:46Z

What Happens When You’ve Been on Ozempic for 20 Years?

The long-term effects of GLP-1 drugs are unknown.

2024-04-15T13:13:24Z

10 US States With the Most Affordable Healthcare

When searching for somewhere to call home, you might consider costs for necessities like housing and food. But healthcare is also an important area to consider, with U.S. per-capita spending on...

2024-04-06T19:29:24Z

Pumping Iron Is Key for Healthy Aging. Here's How to Start

As we age, we start to lose muscle and bone density. Weight lifting can help offset that.

2024-04-17T19:38:23Z

Rishi Sunak wants to end ‘sick note culture’ and get Britain back to work

Rishi Sunak wants to end the “sick note culture” and get Britain back to work, in a major speech on welfare reform.

2024-04-19T06:42:52Z

Apple Watch Series 10: What we know

The Apple Watch Series 10 could feature a redesigned body and new health tracking features when it arrives later this year.

2024-03-26T04:48:53Z

World Bank sets goal of expanding healthcare to 1.5 billion people by 2030

By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The World Bank Group on Thursday unveiled a new goal to help countries deliver affordable healthcare to 1.5 billion people by 2030 by expanding services to remote areas, cutting fees and other financial barriers and focusing on lifetime care. The development lender said it would deploy financing, its own health expertise and new partnerships with

2024-04-18T20:43:33Z

What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Chia Seeds Regularly

Chia seeds are good for you, but is it OK to eat them every day?

2024-04-08T20:46:30Z

What Is Metabolic Syndrome? Here’s What Dietitians Say

Experts share expert advice for preventing metabolic syndrome and supporting your health.

2024-04-06T12:46:51Z

Here's How To Tell Regular Old-Age Memory Loss From Dementia

There are a few ways to tell one from the other.

2024-04-09T11:18:40Z

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2024-03-24T12:10:06Z

Safety first: These 5 home devices require regular maintenance checks, experts say

Regular maintenance of household devices is an important factor of home safety. This includes checking batteries and inspecting for signs of wear and tear.

2024-04-16T11:08:49Z

AI device detects heart failure by scanning feet

AI device detects heart failure by scanning feet - Heartfelt Technologies says device can prevent up to three quarters of all hospital readmissions

2024-04-16T12:27:18Z

After COVID, WHO defines disease spread 'through air'

By Jennifer Rigby LONDON (Reuters) - The World Health Organization and around 500 experts have agreed for the first time what it means for a disease to spread through the air, in a bid to avoid the confusion early in the COVID-19 pandemic that some scientists have said cost lives. The Geneva-based U.N. health agency released a technical document on the topic on Thursday. It said it was the first

2024-04-18T17:57:22Z

3 'Medicinal' Flowers That Bring Health Benefits to Any Garden

Plus, they smell incredible.

2024-04-18T18:57:41Z

Dietitians Share Their Top Tips for Losing Water Weight Safely and Quickly

Follow these easy tips to lose those extra pounds holding you down.

2024-04-15T22:27:32Z

Long Covid leaves clues in the blood which could help with treatment

New research suggests that long Covid leaves distinctive signs in the blood which could potentially be targeted for treatment. Long Covid leads to ongoing inflammation which can be detected in the blood, according to findings from the largest UK study of patients admitted to hospital with coronavirus. Analysis shows that patients with prolonged sym...

2024-04-11T07:00:24Z

Agave is an increasingly popular substitute for honey and sugar. But is it healthy?

Once primarily used as a key ingredient in spirits like tequila and mezcal, agave is now also thriving as an increasingly popular sugar substitute.

2023-12-15T10:18:21Z

How to be a caregiver and get the support you need

Often not supported as meaningful work, caregiving can be messy but also an intellectually and psychologically rich experience, the author of a new book found.

2024-04-10T16:07:24Z

Candice Huffine On Tuning In To Her Body And Saying No To Ozempic

"Looking a certain way was never my goal. I just wanted to feel better."

2024-04-16T12:12:23Z

Long-term care insurance: Why those in their 70s should act now

Long-term care insurance can help cover your cost of care. Here's why you should act now if you're in your 70s.

2024-04-17T18:21:44Z

How much coffee is OK for me to drink in a day? I asked the experts

People have a love-hate relationship with coffee. A 2023 report from the National Coffee Association found that 63% of Americans drink coffee every day – that’s more than any other beverage, except water. That same year, coffee reportedly overtook tea as the UK’s favorite drink; according to the British Coffee Association, the UK consumes about 98m cups of coffee a day. On the other hand, many people seem to feel uneasy with how much brew they...

2024-04-08T12:07:56Z

2023-06-07T13:03:57Z

COVID-19 booster immunity lasts much longer than primary series alone, study shows

Thinking about getting a spring-time booster shot? A new study coming out of York University's Centre for Disease Modelling in the Faculty of Science shows that immunity after a COVID-19 booster lasts much longer than the primary series alone. These findings are among other—sometimes "unintuitive"—revelations of how factors like age, sex and comorbidities do and don't affect immune response.

2024-04-18T19:57:32Z

These states and cities have the best—and worst—brain health in America

Healthy eating was the activity most positively associated with survey respondents’ brain health, followed by leisure activities and time with friends.

2024-04-18T00:23:41Z

Preventing dementia with clues from Amazonian tribes

The Indigenous Tsimané and Mosetén communities of South America have some of the lowest rates brain disease ever reported

2024-04-16T23:58:10Z

Many parents give their children melatonin at night. Here's why you may not want to.

Melatonin is a chemical that our bodies produce to help promote sleep. When people talk about "taking" melatonin, they are referring to a supplement.

2024-04-08T11:18:31Z

Is walking a good enough workout? This number of daily steps can reduce risk of dying

Yes, walking is good exercise. A new study shows that walking just 4,000 steps a day can significantly lower your risk of dying. And every step counts.

2021-12-20T17:54:29Z

13 Unhealthy Habits Retirees Need To Change Now

Retirement marks a significant life transition, and with it comes the opportunity to reassess and improve your unhealthy habits for better well-being. Many people neglect self-care while working and raising their family, failing to make time for exercise and cooking nutritious meals. With your newfound free time, you have a chance to kick vices to the curb so you can continue to feel vibrant and

2024-04-10T14:49:15Z

Genetics-based universal vaccine could be effective against any viral strain

Genetics-based "one-and-done" vaccines for the flu and COVID-19 could prove more effective and easier to craft than current jabs, researchers report.

2024-04-16T14:38:38Z

What Causes Abdominal Distension—and How Can You Treat It?

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Abdominal distension is a noticeable swelling of the belly. Your abdomen can grow larger than normal for a variety of reasons, such as food intolerance, digestive disorder, and gut bacteria overgrowth. In certain cases, abdominal distension can be relieved with lifestyle and dietary tweaks. However, the sympt...

2024-04-10T12:12:42Z

The 14 Best Red Light Therapy Tools Of 2024, Tested By Experts

Don't click "buy" without consulting our guide.

2022-12-02T13:39:30Z

Can stretching replace other types of exercise? Fitness experts explain positives and negatives of the latest trend

There is massage. There is yoga. There is physical therapy.

2024-04-12T16:04:25Z

The Best 240Hz Gaming Monitors in 2024

With the 240Hz gaming monitor space steadily growing, here’s a handy guide to help find the best ones in different categories.

2024-04-19T10:01:49Z

2023-05-17T14:10:05Z

How Taking a GLP-1 and Tracking Led to a 130-Pound Weight Loss That Transformed This Woman’s Health

Lose It! member Laurie discusses how she transformed her body and shifted her mindset after losing 130 pounds using two essential tools: tracking her food and utilizing a prescription weight-loss medication to control her diabetes.

2024-04-18T22:13:27Z

UN approves an updated cholera vaccine that could help fight a surge in cases

The World Health Organization has approved a version of a widely used cholera vaccine that could help address a surge in cases that has depleted the global vaccine stockpile and left poorer countries scrambling to contain epidemics. WHO authorized the vaccine, made by EuBiologics, which also makes the formulation now used, last week. The new version, called Euvichol-S, is a simplified formula that uses fewer ingredients, is cheaper, and can be...

2024-04-18T16:53:54Z

How to keep your kidneys healthy, and how to spot when things are going wrong

Healthy kidneys are vital to your well-being. As well as getting rid of waste from your body in your pee, they also have a role in controlling blood pressure, keeping your blood count high and keeping your bones healthy. To keep your kidneys healthy there are several things you can do to help yourself.

2024-04-10T18:26:49Z

The 7 Healthiest Countries in Europe

When we talk about health, there’s a myriad of factors that determine what a healthy person looks like. Whether they use tobacco or if they abuse alcohol can determine the health of a person. But, also how they eat and their diet determines their health. What makes a person healthy is any diseases they may carry — from high blood pressure to asthma...

2024-03-31T10:16:52Z

12 Low-Sugar Fruits You Should Be Eating, Recommended by Dietitians

Fruit contains sugar but it is also packed with fiber and other essential nutrients.

2024-04-05T23:30:49Z

How to Reduce a Stuffy Nose at Night: 24 Tips to Sleep Better

Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO Nasal congestion occurs when the tissues lining your nose swell up. This can happen for many reasons, including the common cold, allergies, or sinus infection. A stuffy nose can keep you from getting the sleep you need to heal from illness or infection. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to relieve...

2024-04-09T14:15:23Z

Utah mom fights for her daughter’s access to discontinued diabetes medication: ‘Life-saving'

A Utah mother is fighting for her teen daughter’s access to diabetes medicine after it was discontinued. Alison Smart, plus other parents and medical experts, discussed the risks and options.

2024-04-19T09:11:48Z

Fen-Phen Again? Why Ozempic and New Weight-Loss Drugs Are Different

The drug Ozempic, after just a few years on the market, has already become a household name synonymous with weight loss. The popularity of it and similar medications has skyrocketed so immensely and rapidly that one drugmaker ran commercials telling people to stop using the products if they’re only looking to drop a few pounds.

2024-04-15T14:36:35Z