It’s well-established that spending too much time sitting (ahem, working at a desk) could have an impact on our bodies. Sitting all day can decrease muscle strength and is linked to bad health outcomes like heart disease. But is all sitting created equal? Some folks say sitting on the ground is actually good for your … Read more
Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published July 22, 2017. I love spicy foods and enjoy the benefits of the spicy chemical in peppers — capsaicin — that may improve health. Chili peppers, one of the main sources of capsaicin, are a staple in diets of Central America, Asia and India. … Read more
KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda has rolled out a nationwide yellow fever vaccination campaign to help safeguard its population against the mosquito-borne disease that has long posed a threat. By the end of April, Ugandan authorities had vaccinated 12.2 million of the 14 million people targeted, said Dr. Michael Baganizi, an official in charge of immunization … Read more
PHOENIX — Terrified of being assaulted in a shelter, Pearl Marion couch surfed with family members and friends during last year’s blistering summer so she didn’t have to sleep outdoors. This year, the 65-year-old woman plans to spend Phoenix’s dangerously hot summer nights in a former cafeteria at the city’s main library, sleeping in a … Read more
There’s nothing more exasperating than lying in bed, watching the hours tick by until you need to rise, yet feeling completely alert. In the UK, nearly one in five individuals aren’t getting sufficient sleep, as per Mental Health UK. Numerous factors can keep you awake at night, from consuming alcohol or caffeine too close to … Read more
Researchers are mapping patients’ brains to better understand how damage occurs (Image: Getty) Crucial research into kinder treatments for children struck by brain tumours has received a £5million boost from Cancer Research UK. Around three quarters of youngsters diagnosed survive for at least five years thanks to treatment advances. But the harsh effects of radiotherapy … Read more
A cancer survivor whose quick action enabled her to beat the disease hopes her experience will inspire others to listen to their bodies. Maia Kennedy’s ordeal began when she was on a train in Switzerland just before Christmas last year. She got a phone call from her GP to tell her that tests revealed blood … Read more
A suncream warning has been issued as cases of skin cancer are set for record high. Cancer Research UK has said people need to do more to protect themselves this summer as the melanoma rate continues to rise. The charity has warned that there will be a spike in cases, with 20,800 diagnosed cases predicted … Read more
(NewsNation) — Roughly 6% of the U.S. population will experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder at some point in their lives, many of those veterans. For those struggling, service dogs can help provide support and independence. Veterans who have adopted service dogs say the support from a service animal has helped them regain independence and … Read more
A routine NHS check-up could determine your risk of dementia and a range of other potentially deadly diseases, new research has revealed. Millions of Brits aged between 45 and 74, with no pre-existing health conditions, should be invited to an NHS Health Check every five years. The check lasts 30 minutes and can be done … Read more
