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Several years ago, a research paper made headlines by finding that the happiest states in the United States also had the highest suicide rates. This seemingly paradoxical conclusion caught the attention of a trio of researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder and University of California Irvine for a different reason: could there be more […]
This month, we’re launching one of our biggest fights against cruel factory farming ever. The Factory Farm Detox is a weeklong commitment to animals, the planet and your health. From September 24-30, detox participants across the country will avoid all factory farmed foods, opting instead for welfare-certified meat, eggs and dairy, as well as plant-based […]
The Premier League must do more to help pick up the bill caused by gambling The Premier League must do more to help pick up the bill caused by problem gambling, warns head of the NHS Simon Stevens said gambling was one of the ‘new threats arising’ for the nation 9 out of 20 Premier […]
Tess Holliday doesn’t hold anything back when promoting body positivity and shutting down unrealistic beauty standards. And she’s equally honest when it comes to the ups and downs of being mom to a toddler—which she recently showed us in the most relatable Instagram post featuring her adorable young son, Bowie. RELATED: Tess Holliday’s Son Hopped […]
Preterm birth is a major global public health problem. Every year, 15 million babies are born prematurely and many will suffer from neurodegenerative disorders, including cerebral palsy, learning disabilities, impaired vision, and behavioural problems. Premature delivery (before 37 weeks of pregnancy) is induced by contractions in the expectant mother but causes behind this mechanism remain […]
When Stephen Dennis was raising his two sons in the 1980s, he never heard the phrase “screen time,” nor did he worry much about the hours his kids spent with technology. When he bought an Apple II Plus computer, he considered it an investment in their future and encouraged them to use it as much […]
(HealthDay)—Not being able to attend face-to-face meetings doesn’t mean you can’t get the benefits of joining an organized diet group. All you need is an internet connection. Online diet programs let you sign in for information and motivation at any hour of the day or night. Participating in a web-based weight-loss program can be helpful […]
Now more than ever, networking is key to getting ahead, especially for women in health IT. Whether through co-workers and relationships, or via social media, face-to-face events and other virtual connections, you are building relationships that can help you succeed, support your work and transform health. A colleague or mentor may be able to recommend […]
THURSDAY, Aug. 30, 2018 — Experiments in mice have shown that an implanted electronic device in the brain can detect — and deliver drugs to stop — impending epileptic seizures. Potentially, a similar device might help people with epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease and brain tumors who have failed standard treatment. So far, the technology is in […]
So, you’re no longer taking a daily birth control pill because you literally just had a baby and haven’t needed it for a while. Or maybe you’re just looking into new formats of pregnancy prevention (and there are a bunch!). We looked over the birth control options that are currently available to see what’s best […]