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 15

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 15

News sites continue to stigmatize people's weight, study suggests

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: Miguel Á. Padriñán from PexelsThe largest U.S. and U.K. news sites are continuing to stigmatize people's weight with the images they use, suggests a new peer-re

Updated on: March 21,2024 11

News sites continue to stigmatize people's weight, study suggests

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: Miguel Á. Padriñán from PexelsThe largest U.S. and U.K. news sites are continuing to stigmatize people's weight with the images they use, suggests a new peer-re

Updated on:March 21,2024 11

Why you should take vitamin D this winter

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert,Northeastern UniversityShould you supplement with these vitamin D capsules? Credit: Matthew Modoono/Northeastern UniversityThe days are finally getting longer, but t

Updated on: March 21,2024 11

Why you should take vitamin D this winter

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert,Northeastern UniversityShould you supplement with these vitamin D capsules? Credit: Matthew Modoono/Northeastern UniversityThe days are finally getting longer, but t

Updated on:March 21,2024 11

Bushfires in Victoria: How to protect yourself if the air is smoky where you live

by Ryan Mead-Hunter,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBushfires broke out yesterday inwestern Victoriaduring a day of extreme weather conditions across the state. Alth

Updated on: March 21,2024 19

Bushfires in Victoria: How to protect yourself if the air is smoky where you live

by Ryan Mead-Hunter,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBushfires broke out yesterday inwestern Victoriaduring a day of extreme weather conditions across the state. Alth

Updated on:March 21,2024 19

The science behind why we snack, and how to do it better

by Hunter Boyce, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: CC0 Public DomainFrom boredom to corporate marketing, there are a lot of reasons people snack. And not all snacks are the same. Some can boost

Updated on: March 21,2024 15

The science behind why we snack, and how to do it better

by Hunter Boyce, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: CC0 Public DomainFrom boredom to corporate marketing, there are a lot of reasons people snack. And not all snacks are the same. Some can boost

Updated on:March 21,2024 15

Why do(n't) people support being nudged towards healthier diets?

by University of GöttingenResearchers conducted an online survey to analyze support for five different nudge scenarios. Then, one aspect of the design was changed, allowing the researchers to pin

Updated on: March 21,2024 15

Why do(n't) people support being nudged towards healthier diets?

by University of GöttingenResearchers conducted an online survey to analyze support for five different nudge scenarios. Then, one aspect of the design was changed, allowing the researchers to pin

Updated on:March 21,2024 15

Four health benefits of beet juice you might not know about

by Ebony Williams, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBeet juice has been linked to lower blood pressure and reduced inflammation. It's often sweet and can pair well

Updated on: March 21,2024 19

Four health benefits of beet juice you might not know about

by Ebony Williams, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBeet juice has been linked to lower blood pressure and reduced inflammation. It's often sweet and can pair well

Updated on:March 21,2024 19

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 19

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 19

Hoping to clear the air in casinos, workers seek to ban tobacco smoke

by Sandy West, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSome casinos continue to allow indoor smoking even as the share of Americans who smoke fell from about 21% in 2005 to 12% in 2021 and smo

Updated on: March 21,2024 14

Hoping to clear the air in casinos, workers seek to ban tobacco smoke

by Sandy West, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSome casinos continue to allow indoor smoking even as the share of Americans who smoke fell from about 21% in 2005 to 12% in 2021 and smo

Updated on:March 21,2024 14

Why forgetting is a normal function of memory—and when to worry

by Alexander Easton,The ConversationCredit: Ivan Samkov from PexelsForgetting in our day to day lives may feel annoying or, as we get older, a little frightening. But it is an entirely normal pa

Updated on: March 21,2024 17

Why forgetting is a normal function of memory—and when to worry

by Alexander Easton,The ConversationCredit: Ivan Samkov from PexelsForgetting in our day to day lives may feel annoying or, as we get older, a little frightening. But it is an entirely normal pa

Updated on:March 21,2024 17

Why wellness is connected to the body's underappreciated connective tissue

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert,Northeastern UniversityFoam rollers, exercise, stretching and myofascial release treatment restore strength and flexibility to fascia, the body’s connective tissue.

Updated on: March 21,2024 18

Why wellness is connected to the body's underappreciated connective tissue

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert,Northeastern UniversityFoam rollers, exercise, stretching and myofascial release treatment restore strength and flexibility to fascia, the body’s connective tissue.

Updated on:March 21,2024 18

Why are my muscles sore after exercise? Hint: It's nothing to do with lactic acid

by Robert Andrew Robergs and Samuel L. Torrens,The ConversationCredit: Ketut Subiyanto from PexelsAs many of us hit the gym or go for a run to recover from the silly season, you might notice a b

Updated on: March 21,2024 19

Why are my muscles sore after exercise? Hint: It's nothing to do with lactic acid

by Robert Andrew Robergs and Samuel L. Torrens,The ConversationCredit: Ketut Subiyanto from PexelsAs many of us hit the gym or go for a run to recover from the silly season, you might notice a b

Updated on:March 21,2024 19