HuffPost receives compensation from one or more retailers on this page, and HuffPost and its publishing partners may also receive a commission for purchases made via links. Every item is independently curated by the HuffPost Shopping team. Prices and availability are subject to change. We’re in the thick of spring, which means allergies are bullying … Read more
The Sydney gym I arrive at describes a sound bath as a practice that “offers you space to nap without guilt”. Despite already being one to nap with a clean conscience, I arrive for a 45-minute session on a Monday night, keen to experience a gentle yoga session with vibrations from crystal singing bowls. In … Read more
Avian flu is spreading rapidly among cattle, but public health and infectious disease experts are concerned the United States is too limited in its testing, leaving an incomplete picture of the virus’s spread. The threat to the general public is currently low, health officials say, and the country’s milk supply is safe. Just one person … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size In light of increased concerns over bird flu fragments discovered in American dairy cattle and their milk supply, Canadian authorities have launched nationwide testing efforts. So far, all retail milk samples tested have returned negative for the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), according to the Canadian Food … Read more
An esteemed doctor has defied the odds by surviving an aggressive form of cancer following world-first treatment. Australian pathologist Richard Scolyer was “thrilled” when a latest scan showed he remained cancer-free a year on from diagnosis. Professor Scolyer was told he had glioblastoma IDH wild-type last year – a particularly intrusive type of brain tumour. … Read more
The first time Marcelle Hutchins sat down to meditate, she put on a guided session, relaxed her shoulders and tried to close her eyes. She lasted two minutes. “I had a deadline, and I thought, ’I don’t know if I can sit still this long,’” said Hutchins, who was working as a radio journalist. At … Read more
People often forget what a big role knees play in mobility and everyday life ― until they start to hurt. Knee pain and injuries are fairly common, especially as we age. And although knee replacements can be a big help to people dealing with serious mobility issues, it would be nice to avoid needing major … Read more
Financial incentives of up to £400 alongside text messages could encourage men living with obesity to lose weight, research has found. The research, known as Game of Stones and presented at the European Congress of Obesity, involved a year-long trial involving 585 men living with obesity from Belfast, Bristol and Glasgow. They were randomly assigned … Read more
(NewsNation) — How much of a role does social media play in mental health diagnosis? Wellness Company board member Dr. Drew Pinsky told NewsNation host Leland Vittert on Tuesday that the “over-labeling” of mental health problems has gotten “out of control.” “It’s been hashtagged. Peer-pressured,” Pinsky told “On Balance.” Pinsky, better known as “Dr. Drew,” blamed … Read more
People living with certain medical conditions are being urged to check if they qualify for a support payment worth hundreds of pounds a month. Known as the employment and support allowance (ESA), the benefit is available to those under state pension age who have a disability that affects how much they can work. As of … Read more
