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fromwww.bbc.com

'Getting financial help through my GP has improved my health'

GP surgeries offering tailored financial advice reduced GP visits, helped secure benefits, clear debts, and improved patients' health and stress levels.

Doctors Are Pleading With Patients Not To Lie About 6 Things, And I Bet You've Fibbed On No. 4

If you're like most people, you've probably stretched the truth at a doctor's appointment. That could look like lying about how much you drink each week, how much you exercise, your depression symptoms or your thoughts on taking a new medication. In fact, a University of Utah study found that anywhere from 60% to 80% of adults lie to their doctors about their lifestyle habits.

Medicine

fromwww.amny.com

Op-Ed | Don't break the promise to our city's elders in need of health care | amNewYork

When that broken promise is 50 years old and the consequences are deep and far-reaching, we are talking about a whole different level of suffering.

US politics

fromwww.npr.org

Researchers discover a secret weapon that saves babies' lives. And it's not medical

Cash transfers significantly reduce infant mortality rates in low-income settings, comparable to vaccines and anti-malarials.

US politics

Dive into the ESPN/KFF Survey of 1988 NFL Players

Mental health

Survey: NFL vets report high toll, few regrets

US politics

Dive into the ESPN/KFF Survey of 1988 NFL Players

Mental health

Survey: NFL vets report high toll, few regrets

Scientists Fed One Group of People Ultraprocessed Foods and Another Group Whole Foods, and the Difference in What Happened to Them Was Wild

Participants on the non-processed food regimen burned more fat, had lower systolic blood pressure, and lower levels of glycated hemoglobin compared to the processed one.

Food & drink

fromThe Atlantic

So Much for the 'Best Health-Care System in the World'

Republican rhetoric has shifted from praising American health care to opposing universal coverage while cutting medical research funding.

fromMedievalists.net

What the Black Death Can Teach Us About Childhood Malnutrition and Adult Health - Medievalists.net

Malnutrition in early life may have increased resilience to the Black Death despite causing long-term health issues.

Your Home Might Be Making You Sick-This $584 Billion Trend Wants To Fix That

Where we live plays a much bigger role in our health than previously understood. As much as 80% to 90% of our health outcomes depend on external environmental factors in our wellness ecosystem.

Health

fromPsychology Today

Mental health

How Cultural Norms May Influence Sleep and Health

Cultural norms influence the relationship between sleep and health; more sleep correlates with better health regardless of local expectations.

fromPsychology Today

Mental health

What's a Healthy Amount of Sleep? The Answer May Surprise You

The optimal amount of sleep varies by culture, not a universal eight hours.

Sleep recommendations should account for diverse cultural norms to improve health outcomes.

fromPsychology Today

Mental health

How Cultural Norms May Influence Sleep and Health

fromPsychology Today

What's a Healthy Amount of Sleep? The Answer May Surprise You

The optimal amount of sleep varies by culture, not a universal eight hours.

Sleep recommendations should account for diverse cultural norms to improve health outcomes.

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from24/7 Wall St.

Health Care Deserts: Where A Lack Of Doctors Could Be Hurting Health Outcomes

The United States faces a physician shortage exacerbated by an aging population and increasing illness rates.

fromwww.housingwire.com

New Jersey seniors seek out home modifications to age in place

Aging in place is financially viable and beneficial for seniors' health, with companies needing to specialize in tailored services for success.

Medicaid Expansions Saved Tens of Thousands of Lives, Study Finds

Cuts to Medicaid will cost lives; expansion reduces mortality rates significantly.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Exercise can counter side-effects of cancer treatment, biggest review of its kind shows

Exercise counteracts negative side effects of cancer treatment and enhances overall quality of life.

fromNew York Post

When your child is born could have a profound impact on their future health - and wealth

A child's date of conception may influence their metabolic health, weight, and athletic potential, as indicated by research findings.

fromStreetsblog

Friday's Headlines: The Times Loves Sprawl Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The New York Times' article on suburban sprawl lacks consideration for negative consequences like car dependence.

Urbanism should be taken seriously by major publications, particularly in discussions about housing.

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