Lifestyle
Seven out of 10 Alaska adults are overweight or obese, and large percentages of adults in the state have chronic conditions like high blood pressure and high cholesterol that are linked to the leading causes of death, according to a new report released by the state Department of Health. The 2024 Alaska Chronic Disease Facts…
October is Health Literacy Month and pediatricians from Norton Children’s Group want to make sure you know how to keep yourself and your kids healthy. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — October is a Health Literacy Month, a month dedicated to making sure you know everyday ways to stay healthy. Doctors at Norton Children’s Medical Group say that…
Everyone wants to be in shape. If you ask a random person on the street whether they’d rather be skinny, obese, or fit, you can probably guess their answer. With health taking priority, people are more mindful of what they eat, how they eat, and how much they consume. We all know someone who has…
Public urged to lead active and healthy lifestyle in support of World Stroke Day In support of World Stroke Day, the Department of Health (DH) today (October 29) appealed to members of the public to lead an active and healthy lifestyle to guard against stroke. World Stroke Day has been designated on October 29 each…
Turning 40 is a pivotal moment in life where health needs extra attention. Cholesterol, often an overlooked part of our health journey, becomes a critical focus at this age. It’s no longer just a number on a test but an indicator reflecting your heart’s well-being. As metabolism slows and lifestyle habits catch up, it’s essential…
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s finance minister Rachel Reeves will announce billions of pounds in funding for the National Health Service (NHS) in Wednesday’s budget that will go towards buying new equipment for hospitals and increasing the number of operations. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said tax rises will be necessary to rebuild Britain’s public services,…
By Rory Carroll LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Saturday’s Game Two of the World Series drew 15.9 million average viewers in Japan, the most ever for a postseason Major League Baseball game in the country, the league said on Monday. Japan’s obsession with national hero Shohei Ohtani combined with a start on the mound by his…
“No pain, no gain” is an old saying in English. It means that one has to suffer or work hard in order to succeed or make progress. The expression is now often used to push people to train harder or exercise more to get good effects. But just how much pain do you have to…
by ReutersOctober 28, 2024October 28, 20240 Share0 NFL: New England Patriots Training Camp The Chiefs acquired pass-rusher Josh Uche from the New England Patriots, Kansas City coach Andy Reid confirmed Monday. The Chiefs are sending a 2026 sixth-round draft pick to the Patriots, NFL Network and ESPN reported. Uche,…
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Lifestyle management in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) needs to reduce weight stigma, because for some people living with it, overly focusing on weight loss can negatively impact their mental health and well-being, a Monash University-led systematic review has found. Published in Obesity Reviews, the research review found weight stigma was a…