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fromSFGATE
4 days ago

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
#sleep-health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

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.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

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.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

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
2 months ago

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.
Healthcare
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Medicaid Expansions Saved Tens of Thousands of Lives, Study Finds

Cuts to Medicaid will cost lives; expansion reduces mortality rates significantly.
Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

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.
Parenting
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

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
3 months ago

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.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Why We Need Soul Care, Not Just Mental Health Clinics

Structural neglect drives poor health outcomes in communities like 93706.
Mainstream mental health care often overlooks trauma's cultural and systemic roots.
Soul care reimagines healing as communal, centered in culture, connection, and dignity.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

This three-day-a-week diet leads to more weight loss than daily calorie counting: study

Intermittent fasting may be more effective for weight management than daily calorie counting.
Sustainability in dietary habits can aid in long-term weight loss efforts.
The obesity epidemic is increasingly linked to chronic health conditions.
The 4:3 regimen allows more dietary freedom while still promoting health.
History
fromMedievalists.net
4 months ago

Medieval Skeletons Reveal Gendered Health Disparities in London - Medievalists.net

The study reveals enduring disparities in health outcomes influenced by gender, challenging previous research.
fromMedCity News
4 months ago

The Hidden Cost of Medicaid Cuts: Why the GOP's Budget Plan Would Be a Disaster for Hospitals - MedCity News

Proposed Medicaid cuts by House Republicans threaten healthcare access, especially for rural hospitals and underserved populations.
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

Your body on ultra-processed foods: Subtle weight gain, muscle loss, stubborn fat

"What we're trying to figure out is, very specifically, what is it about ultra-processed foods that seems to drive over-consumption and weight gain?" metabolism researcher Kevin Hall recently told Business Insider.
Wellness
fromFuturism
10 months ago

Surprising Study Finds Student Athlete Concussions Associated With Slightly Improved Cognitive Performance

Our findings suggest that there is something about playing sport[s], even though a person may experience concussion, that may be beneficial for long-term cognitive outcomes.
Health
fromNew York Post
11 months ago

No, Michael Bloomberg - black doctors don't offer better care to blacks than white ones

Michael Bloomberg's $600 million donation highlights the urgent need for more Black doctors but rests on the oversimplified premise of racial concordance.
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