Pacific nations tax unhealthy foods to tackle non-communicable disease crisis

by University of OtagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPacific Island governments are increasingly imposing taxes on unhealthy foods as they battle a non-communicable disease crisis, a New Zealan

Updated on: March 21,2024

Pacific nations tax unhealthy foods to tackle non-communicable disease crisis

by University of OtagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPacific Island governments are increasingly imposing taxes on unhealthy foods as they battle a non-communicable disease crisis, a New Zealan

Updated on:March 21,2024

Cosmetic procedure in your plans for '24? An expert offers advice

by Dennis ThompsonMore than a few folks are considering a cosmetic skin procedure to enhance their looks heading into 2024.Botox, fillers and lasers are common means to sculpt a person's appearanc

Updated on: March 27,2024

Cosmetic procedure in your plans for '24? An expert offers advice

by Dennis ThompsonMore than a few folks are considering a cosmetic skin procedure to enhance their looks heading into 2024.Botox, fillers and lasers are common means to sculpt a person's appearanc

Updated on:March 27,2024

Ageism and mistaken beliefs complicate acceptance of older adults' sexuality, finds study

by Sharita Forrest,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMore than 25% of the young adults surveyed in a recent study mistakenly believed that sexual activit

Updated on: March 23,2024

Ageism and mistaken beliefs complicate acceptance of older adults' sexuality, finds study

by Sharita Forrest,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMore than 25% of the young adults surveyed in a recent study mistakenly believed that sexual activit

Updated on:March 23,2024

Research examines 700 plant-based foods to see how healthy they really are

by Laura Marchese and Katherine Livingstone,The ConversationVegetarian burger. Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIf you're thinking about buying plant-based foods, a trip to the supermarket

Updated on: March 26,2024

Research examines 700 plant-based foods to see how healthy they really are

by Laura Marchese and Katherine Livingstone,The ConversationVegetarian burger. Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIf you're thinking about buying plant-based foods, a trip to the supermarket

Updated on:March 26,2024

Researchers think they know why sugar-free candy and gum gives some people gas

by UC DavisTaking antibiotics, combined with a high-fat diet, reduced the number of Clostridia gut microbes. Image generated with BioRender. Credit: UC Davis HealthResearchers at UC Davis have id

Updated on: March 26,2024

Researchers think they know why sugar-free candy and gum gives some people gas

by UC DavisTaking antibiotics, combined with a high-fat diet, reduced the number of Clostridia gut microbes. Image generated with BioRender. Credit: UC Davis HealthResearchers at UC Davis have id

Updated on:March 26,2024

Wondering how to talk to your teen about drugs? Start the conversation early, be honest and avoid judgment

by Nicole Lee,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith severaldrug overdosesalready this season, and recent news ofthree new recreational drugsidentified by

Updated on: March 23,2024

Wondering how to talk to your teen about drugs? Start the conversation early, be honest and avoid judgment

by Nicole Lee,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith severaldrug overdosesalready this season, and recent news ofthree new recreational drugsidentified by

Updated on:March 23,2024

Sedentary behavior found to increase mortality risk

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBased on decades-long observations of centenarians, author Dan Buettner (Blue Zones) conjectures that people live longer wh

Updated on: March 16,2024

Sedentary behavior found to increase mortality risk

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBased on decades-long observations of centenarians, author Dan Buettner (Blue Zones) conjectures that people live longer wh

Updated on:March 16,2024

No clear link between weather and common muscle and joint symptoms, says study

by Ivy Shih,University of SydneyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThere is no clear connection between the weather and back, knee or hip pain, a University of Sydney led study has found, challeng

Updated on: March 23,2024

No clear link between weather and common muscle and joint symptoms, says study

by Ivy Shih,University of SydneyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThere is no clear connection between the weather and back, knee or hip pain, a University of Sydney led study has found, challeng

Updated on:March 23,2024

Virtual reality treatment for palliative care shown to help patients 'flourish' during relaxation therapy

by FrontiersCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPalliative care is the interdisciplinary medical specialty of caring for people with serious and often terminal illnesses. Its aim is to improve qual

Updated on: March 27,2024

Virtual reality treatment for palliative care shown to help patients 'flourish' during relaxation therapy

by FrontiersCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPalliative care is the interdisciplinary medical specialty of caring for people with serious and often terminal illnesses. Its aim is to improve qual

Updated on:March 27,2024

Leisure-time physical activity linked to lower odds of falls

by Elana GotkineParticipation in leisure-time physical activity at the recommended level or above is associated with reduced odds of noninjurious and injurious falls, according to astudypu

Updated on: March 23,2024

Leisure-time physical activity linked to lower odds of falls

by Elana GotkineParticipation in leisure-time physical activity at the recommended level or above is associated with reduced odds of noninjurious and injurious falls, according to astudypu

Updated on:March 23,2024

Walk like a penguin: Tips on keeping your balance in winter

by Mayo Clinic News Network, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen winter storms hit, good balance can prevent falls and injuries—ranging from broken arms, legs or hips to back

Updated on: March 23,2024

Walk like a penguin: Tips on keeping your balance in winter

by Mayo Clinic News Network, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen winter storms hit, good balance can prevent falls and injuries—ranging from broken arms, legs or hips to back

Updated on:March 23,2024

Menstrual health literacy is alarmingly low—what you don't know can harm you

by Sally King,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainGiven that98% of mammalsdo not have periods, do you know why humans do?When I ask my menstrual health workshop participants—inc

Updated on: March 19,2024

Menstrual health literacy is alarmingly low—what you don't know can harm you

by Sally King,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainGiven that98% of mammalsdo not have periods, do you know why humans do?When I ask my menstrual health workshop participants—inc

Updated on:March 19,2024