It can be a struggle to stay hydrated, especially during the long days of summer. Those endless daylight hours filled with dips in the pool and martinis in the backyard may distract you from that water bottle you carefully filled with ice earlier. But dietitians say prioritizing drinking water is doubly important on the muggiest, …
You know that the foods you eat affect everything from your waistline to your mood. New research shows how your diet may also play a role in how well you age. Several studies have explored the connection between popular diets and aging: The Mediterranean diet has been shown to slow the progression of aging, and …
The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned Tuesday of a “fast-moving” E. coli outbreak stemming from McDonald’s famed quarter pounders. In the center’s ongoing investigation opened Tuesday, 49 cases, 10 hospitalizations, and one death have been documented across 10 states. The states include Oregon, Utah, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, …
Jonathan Haidt’s New York Times bestseller The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness has resonated with tens of thousands of parents who are concerned about the addict-like behavior of their kids when it comes to their smartphones. And it’s not only people with children who are …
Deborah Douglas enjoys walking to work, but usually stops about halfway to rest her back. As a senior lecturer at Northwestern University, the 56-year old is often on her feet—that’s become more challenging since being diagnosed with arthritis in her back, a condition known as spondylosis, last year. “I just hurt all the time,” she …
Just what is the wellness level of today’s corporate workforce? That all depends on who you ask. Because while C-suite executives overwhelmingly believe their employees are feeling mentally healthy, professionally fostered, and personally satisfied and included, many workers themselves would beg to differ. That’s according to the findings of the third annual Workplace Well-being report …
Obesity and alcohol consumption are fueling bowel cancer’s rising death toll among young adults, according to a 2023 study published in a leading cancer journal. The study, published last year in the Annals of Oncology, marks the first time bowel cancer (colorectal cancer) deaths among young people—Millennials and Gen Xers ages 25-49—are predicted to rise …
Every Monday morning, Melinda French Gates has her calendar blocked to walk with her three closest female friends. “I’ve been incredibly lucky to have three female friends now for over 30 years,” French Gates tells Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King in an interview posted to her YouTube channel this week. “If you’re in town, you …
Flu season is nigh, and if you’re 65 or older, don’t dally on getting your updated 2024–25 vaccine. Seasonal flu activity in the U.S. typically peaks between December and February, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone aged 6 months and older get their annual shot by Halloween. However, Dr. Robert …
Semaglutide—the diabetes and weight-loss drug known by brand names like Ozempic and Wegovy—is continuing to show its potential to treat a wide range of other conditions. While recent studies have revealed that these drugs may help stop opioid addiction, smoking, and even help people live longer, a new study published in the journal Alzheimer’s & …