Many of us might only seek out physical therapists if we are recovering from accidental injuries or surgery. However, medical experts say these specialists can also help prevent many health problems if they are seen on a regular basis. One leader in the industry, Sharon Dunn, even calls physical therapists “the best-kept secret in health…
Jason Mollring, a 52-year-old man from London with no prior health issues, blacked out one day, only to wake up covered in bruises and get diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. Mollring, an innovation consultant originally from Monterey, California, has always stuck with a healthy lifestyle. He has even completed 10 half-marathons! Last April, while he…
New research suggests that England’s life expectancy improvements have slowed, lagging well behind other European countries. While life expectancy increased across Europe from 1990 to 2011, the rate of improvement slowed from 2011 to 2019, especially in England. Researchers, led by experts from the University of East Anglia (UEA), attributed this slowdown to higher cardiovascular…
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. People might find it hard to set work limits or say “no” before taking on too many responsibilities. But experts say it is important for workers to learn to set such limits, or boundaries. These limits can be important in helping workers protect their…
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. In many parts of the world, winter brings cold temperatures and, in some places, snowfall. For people who like planting things, gardening may seem far away. However, during winter weather, there are still things a gardener can do to prepare for the spring. Gardening…
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. Even as temperatures kept dropping in China’s northeastern “ice city” of Harbin, excitement rose among a group of swimmers who enjoy jumping into freezing waters. The daily event, known as ice swimming, is a winter tradition in Harbin. Swimmers train daily throughout the year…
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle Report. As the new year begins, some people see an opportunity for change and improvement. Experts say January can be a good time to think about self-improvement. Many people make resolutions. But these promises we make to ourselves require effort to become part of our…
Past research suggested drinking alcohol in moderate amounts could be good for the heart. But a growing number of public health experts now advise people to limit alcohol intake as much as possible to improve health. One of those experts is Dr. Timothy Naimi. He is with the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research at…
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. When her husband gave her a weighted blanket to help her sleep, Rhonda James did not think it would work. In other words, she was skeptical. But five minutes after covering herself with the blanket, she was asleep. “It felt like a really big…
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. For a healthy diet, people should eat more beans, peas and lentils. They should eat less red meat and processed meats, as well as starchy vegetables, like potatoes. Also, they should continue to limit added sugars, sodium and saturated fat, an especially unhealthy kind…