Just 30 minutes of light exercise each day can benefit health
Medical News Today–22 hours ago
The United States Department of Health and Human Services explain that “for substantial health benefits,” adults should engage in at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise, preferably spread through the week in bouts of at least 10 minutes at a time. They suggest “brisk walking …
Five hobbies that can improve your health
Medical News Today–Jan. 25, 2018
Many pastimes — such as writing — have been shown to benefit health. Hobbies provide a fulfilling, productive use of our free time, and our core identities are often bound up in the interests we choose to pursue when we are not working, sleeping, or spending time with loved ones. Of course, most of us …
Amazon, Berkshire, JPMorgan Move to Target Health-Care Costs
Bloomberg–1 hour ago
Amazon.com Inc., Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and JPMorgan Chase & Co. said they plan to collaborate on a way to offer health-care services to their U.S. employees more transparently and at a lower cost. The three companies plan to set up a new independent company “that is free from profit-making …
The top 10 mental health apps
Medical News Today–Jan. 8, 2018
Approximately 48.3 million adults in the United States are faced with a mental healthcondition each year, and 9.8 million of those are serious conditions that limit the activities of everyday life. Among U.S. adults aged 18–44, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder are now the third most …
6 things you must know about psoriasis
TheHealthSite–5 hours ago
Did you know psoriasis raises your risk for other health problems? Dr. Sravya C Tipirneni, Consultant Dermatologist & Cosmetologist, Columbia Asia Hospital – Whitefield reveals top 5 things that your doctor might be hiding from you if you are a psoriasis patient. 1. Psoriasis raises your risk for other health …
How neoliberalism is damaging your mental health
The Conversation UK–36 minutes ago
There is a widespread perception that mental ill health is on the rise in the West, in tandem with a prolonged decline in collective well-being. The idea that there are social and economic causes behind this perceived decline is increasingly convincing, amid what has been termed the zombie economics and …
Starting periods early linked to health risks later in life
Medical News Today–Jan. 18, 2018
A range of reproductive factors are linked with health risks in a new study. As cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death and disability worldwide, it is vital to understand what increases risk. Although many of the factors involved — such as obesity, hypertension, and smoking — are now …
Breast cancer: Body fat, not weight, poses major risk
Medical News Today–Jan. 29, 2018
… to body weight,” says Dr. Andrew Dannenberg, from the Sandra and Edward Meyer Cancer Center of Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City, NY. “We hope that our findings will alert women to the possibility of increased breast cancer risk related to body fat, even if they have a healthy weight,” he adds.
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Dutch Health Care Giant Philips Announces Net Profit Rise
U.S. News & World Report–5 hours ago
Dutch health care and electronics giant Philips says its fourth-quarter net profit rose to 899 million euros ($1.1 billion) from 640 million euros in the same period a year ago. Jan. 30, 2018, at … Philips spun off its lighting division in 2016 and now focuses its business on health technology. The company still …
What are the best foods to fight aging?
Medical News Today–Jan. 26, 2018
Still, there are certain foods that are more nutritious than others, and many that, as research has shown, have a protective effect against a range of diseases. Here, we give you an overview of some of the best foods that you may want to consider including in your diet in your quest for a happy, healthy life.
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