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HuffPost It seems that everything shifts as you age. You may notice you get wrinkles, your hair turns gray and even your height changes — in other words, you shrink. “Aging is not a random thing that happens, it’s very predictable, it happens to us all. And rather than just luck and some bad things that might happen…
Zephyr/Getty Images Experts explain how certain worms can infect the brain and why they are an important global public health problem. Earlier this week news broke that independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., claimed to have once had a dead worm in his brain. Kennedy had been experiencing memory loss and mental fog, and he…
Jorm Sangsorn/Getty Images Time heals all wounds, as the saying goes. But any medical professional can tell you that the hours required for recovery after an injury can vary widely. A person’s age, lifestyle and level of social support, for example, are all known influences on how quickly their body heals. Their thoughts can play…
Clark Miller Everyone in Silicon Valley is on something these days. In all, the global supplement industry is expected to surpass $192 billion in 2024, driven by web ads, podcast hosts and word-of-mouth recommendations. There are the time-tested basics, like creatine and protein powders, as well as a medicine cabinet’s worth of more unusual and much less…
Shutterstock/Dulin We hear regularly from health organisations and experts that we should eat less sugar. But we’re also told we should eat more fruit. All types of sugar will give us the same amount of calories, whether they are from fruit or soft drink. But the health risks of eating sugar are related to consuming too many…
Getty In females, testosterone is an important hormone that’s sometimes overlooked. It plays a key role in sexual desire, bone health, muscle strength, thinking ability, and mood. Currently, regulatory agencies in many countries, including the United States, haven’t approved specific testosterone formulations for females. Consequently, testosterone prescriptions approved for males are sometimes used off-label for…
Photo Jason Carter The myriad of cover crop benefits are well known: they slow erosion, build soil health, smother weeds, enhance nutrient and moisture availability, and bring a host of other benefits to the farm. Yet there is still hesitancy for growers to adopt cover crops. In a recent University of Illinois FarmDoc webinar, Precision…
R. Satish Babu/AFP via Getty Microplastics and nanoplastics, tiny particles shed by plastics that end up in the environment, have been linked to human health problems such as heart attacks, strokes, and death, according to a landmark study. The study found that nearly 60% of people undergoing surgery had microplastics or nanoplastics in a main…
d3sign via Getty Images There is no act of life so dangerous to others,” fumed physician Robert Eccles in 1909, “as carelessness concerning the condition of our hands.” He really meant it. In a seven-page rant titled “Dirty Hands,” published in the Dietetic and Hygienic Gazette of New York City, Eccles blamed filthy fingers for the…
When there’s too much histamine, or your body cannot break it down properly, it can affect typical bodily functions. Because you have histamine receptors throughout your body, histamine intolerance can affect several body systems. In a small 2019 studyTrusted Source, participants experienced an average of 11 symptoms, with 96.8% experiencing more than 3 symptoms.....
Walking is one of the more accessible forms of exercise. Not only can you do it without special equipment or memberships, you may even already get your steps in without formally considering it to be a workout. But how fast do you have to walk for it to “count” toward improving your health? New research may have an answer.
If you’ve been feeling run down, weak or have been struggling with frequent headaches and muscle twitches, it might be time to check your magnesium levels. Signs and symptoms of low magnesium may be subtle at first, but a chronic deficiency of this vital nutrient can harm your health.
As a young child, did you ever dream of having $1 million in the bank? I used to think that way, but my perspective changed over the years. $1 million is no longer a guarantee of financial freedom. For someone spending $200,000 a year in good health, $1 million won’t go very far during retirement. For someone else who spends $40,000 annually and has Social Security income, saving less than $1 million may be appropriate.
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Adobe Stock The strawberry season has just begun. Not everyone is aware that consuming them with certain medications can be hazardous to our health. Which combinations should we avoid? Let's find out. We anticipate their arrival all year long. After all, strawberries aren't just delicious; they're also celebrated for their numerous health benefits. They make an…
Nirat.pix - Shutterstock If you’re a beginner runner, you’ve probably heard the advice that you’re running too fast and you need to slow the heck down. I’ve told you this. Our resident marathoner Meredith Dietz has told you this. But today I’d like to present the counterpoint: all the ways that running fast—maybe even “too fast”—can benefit…
Credit to: arminhamidian The food and health niche is booming! Social media is flooded with trending cooking videos, with conversion rates for recipe content skyrocketing. We are working day and night for your benefit and success. We want you to reap profits without any hard work and hassle. Days are gone when petty, poorly written e-books…
Christian Sinibaldi/The Guardian One of the world’s greatest environmental heroes doesn’t even have a Wikipedia page. Though he has done more to protect the living planet than almost anyone alive, his name is scarcely known. It’s partly because he’s quiet and self-effacing and partly because of a general ignorance about Central America that so few…
© STOCK PHOTO/Getty Images A large British study suggests that living with others, whether another person, or even a pet, may slow down the decline in cognitive skills that tends to come as people age. Cognitive decline in older adults is a major public health issue, with almost 10% of U.S. adults ages 65 and older estimated to have dementia, and…
(KTSDesign/Science Photo Library/Getty Images) Nearly six years have passed since a day spa in Albuquerque, New Mexico, was closed following a state health department investigation into the facility's unregulated practice of 'vampire facials'. A report released this week by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now details five suspected cases of HIV traced to unsanitary procedures…
Getty Hiring woes may be easing for small businesses. The CBIZ Small Business Employment Index reported a seasonally adjusted increase of 0.17% in February as the U.S. economy stays strong despite high interest rates. Small businesses have a tougher time retaining workers since they often can't offer higher salaries or other perks like health insurance.The CBIZ index…
Photo-Illustration by TIME; Getty Images Recently, I wanted a new pair of leather sandals. I narrowed my search down to a few favorite pairs, then compared prices before scouring the reviews. An hour later, I was still pondering which pair was the cutest, how much money I should spend, and whether the company’s return policy…
Brian Jackson/Getty Images The price of asthma medication has soared in the U.S. over the past decade and a half. The jump – in some cases from around a little over US$10 to almost $100 for an inhaler – has meant that patients in need of asthma-related products often struggle to buy them. Others simply can’t afford them. To make matters worse, asthma disproportionately…
If you’re a plant parent, we probably don’t have to tell you about the benefits you reap from keeping your horticultural brood around. Plants are pleasing, soothing and great company—in fact, one 2022 public-health study on the effects of indoor plants found that people who spent time around indoor greenery experienced optimal relaxation and cognitive function.
© STOCK PHOTO/Getty Images A large British study suggests that living with others, whether another person, or even a pet, may slow down the decline in cogA large British study suggests that living with others, whether another person, or even a pet, may slow down the decline in cognitive skills that tends to come as people age. Cognitive decline in older adults is a major public health issue, with almost 10% of U.S. adults ages 65 and older estimated to have dementia, and 32% estimated to have some degree of cognitive impairment.nitive skills that tends to come as people …
For all the attention on flashy new artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT, the challenges of regulating AI, and doomsday scenarios of superintelligent machines, AI is a useful tool in many fields. In fact, it has enormous potential to benefit humanity. In agriculture, farmers are increasingly using AI-powered tools to tackle challenges that threaten human health, the environment and food security.
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