Simply improving our breathing can significantly lower high blood pressure at any age. Recent research finds that just five to 10 minutes daily of exercises that strengthen the diaphragm and certain other muscles does the trick. SciePro/Getty Images/Max Posner/NPR hide caption toggle caption SciePro/Getty Images/Max Posner/NPR Simply improving our breathing […]
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By MORGAN LEE, Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico is bracing for a rapid exodus of up to 100,000 people from subsidized Medicaid health care next year as the federal government phases out special pandemic-era spending and eligibility for the program, the state’s top health official told […]
In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, which hit in 2017, Puerto Rico’s public health care system was flooded with people in need. Now, Hurricane Fiona is expected to add to the island’s health care crisis. About half of the people living on the island depend on the public health care system. And local […]
To weigh or not to weigh. Which is more likely to protect against gaining excess weight? Women tend to put on extra pounds during midlife, increasing the risks for obesity and related conditions like hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, stroke and some cancers. That’s the reasoning for new recommendations from a […]
Volunteers deliver water and other items to the homeless in Los Angeles. Poverty rates dropped in 2021 thanks in part to pandemic policy measures, but poverty advocates fear they will rise again without those measures in place. Mario Tama/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mario Tama/Getty Images Volunteers deliver water […]
Share on PinterestHow many steps a day help offset dementia risk? Researchers may now have the answer. Image credit: Christopher Fanelli/EyeEm/Getty Images. Dementia affects more than 55 million people worldwide and is the seventh leading cause of death globally. With the proportion of older people in the population increasing, the […]
The strike is against 13 hospitals in the Minneapolis-St. Paul market, as well as Duluth. It is scheduled to last only three days, and the union says the strike is not about pay but over letting members provide the quality of care they want to provide to patients. “We are […]
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As the Senate midterm elections draw closer, media outlets have been forced to acknowledge Pennsylvania Democrat candidate John Fetterman’s health issues. In May, Fetterman suffered a stroke which forced him off the campaign trail in Pennsylvania for approximately three months. Since then, […]
Health benefits rose with every step, the study found, but peaked at 10,000 steps — after that the effects faded. Counting steps may be especially important for people who do unstructured, unplanned physical activity such as house work, gardening and dog walks. “Notably, we detected an association between incidental steps […]
PHILADELPHIA — Mehmet Oz, the celebrity heart surgeon and Republican Senate candidate in Pennsylvania, ratcheted up suspicion about the health of his Democratic rival Tuesday, questioning whether John Fetterman’s recovery from a stroke explains his reluctance to debate. “John Fetterman is either healthy and he’s dodging the debate because he […]
A few examples: Nearly 14 million adults age 60 or older qualify for aid from the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (also known as food stamps) but haven’t signed up, according to recent estimates. Also, more than 3 million adults 65 or older are eligible but not enrolled in Medicare […]
Monkeypox cases in the U.S. have surpassed 20,700 – the most reported infections of any country. States reporting the highest number of cases include California, Texas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois and New York, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to a report from the CDC […]
Summary: Epigenetic traces of childhood trauma can be used as biomarkers to predict the risk of addiction, depression, and a range of other physical and mental health issues 17 years later. Source: Virginia Commonwealth University New research from Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Pharmacy brings the medical community closer to […]
Top Oz aides have mocked Fetterman’s health, diet, and recovery in statements and social media posts, seemingly trying to taunt the lieutenant governor into agreeing to a debate. The mockery, which has been derided by Fetterman and scores of Democrats, has seemingly cleaved Oz’s Senate campaign, with the GOP candidate […]
The U.S. food system makes junk food plentiful and cheap. Eating a diet based on whole foods like fresh fruit and vegetables can promote health – but can also strain a tight grocery budget. Food leaders are looking for ways to improve how Americans eat. FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty […]
A cup of tea just got a bit more relaxing. Tea can be part of a healthy diet and people who drink tea may even be a little more likely to live longer than those who don’t, according to a large study. Tea contains helpful substances known to reduce inflammation. […]
As kids return to school this fall, educators are prepared to deal with the continued mental health fallout of the disruptions of the pandemic. martinedoucet/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption martinedoucet/Getty Images As kids return to school this fall, educators are prepared to deal with the continued mental health fallout […]
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Numbers tell a story. From your credit score to your age, metrics predict a variety of outcomes, whether it’s your likelihood to get a loan or your risk for heart disease. Now, Stanford Medicine researchers have described another telling metric—one that can predict mortality. It’s called […]
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A dolphin calf found sick by Thai fishermen is making a successful recovery with the help of a team of volunteers. Paradon, whose name means “brotherly burden,” was expected to die from its ailments after being rescued from a tidal pool last […]