Just 30 minutes of light exercise each day can benefit health
Medical News Today–Jan. 29, 2018
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 …
Amazon, Berkshire, JPMorgan Link Up to Form New Health-Care …
Bloomberg–Jan. 30, 2018
The effort would be focused internally first, and the companies would bring their data and bargaining power to bear on lowering health-care costs, the person said. Potential ways to bring down costs include providing more transparency over the prices for doctor visits and lab tests, as well as by enabling …
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 …
Why ignoring mental health needs of young Syrian refugees could …
The Conversation US–Jan. 30, 2018
Now, seven years into the brutal Syrian crisis, the exact scale and impact of psychological trauma, mental health challenges and PTSD on both children and adults are not well-known, nor are they prioritized by local and international aid agencies, relief organizations and governments. But we know the …
It’s 2030, and precision medicine has changed health care – this is …
The Conversation AU–13 hours ago
This article is part of a package on precision medicine, where we explore genomic sequencing and what it means for better diagnosis and treatment of many conditions including … She has summarised information on the likely health outcomes of other patients and available treatment options or trials.
How neoliberalism is damaging your mental health
The Conversation UK–Jan. 30, 2018
Ruth Cain does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no … 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 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 …
Why is cholesterol needed by the body?
TheHealthSite–7 hours ago
Cholesterol is the waxy odourless substance that is produced by the liver in the body. Though most of us think of cholesterol negatively, according to Carlyne Remedios – Group Manager – Clinical Practices, Nutrition & Product Development, Digestive Health Institute by Dr.Muffi, it is essential for various …
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 …
Vaping causes cancer, new study warns: Human cells mutated …
Daily Mail–22 hours ago
The new study by Moon-shong Tang, of the environmental medicine department, was an investigation into the belief that other products in tobacco – not nicotine – are the ones that cause cancer and other health woes. They subjected mice and human cells to the vapor. They concluded that although vaping …
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