Health and Fitness
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The alcohol conundrum: Is it safe at even low levels of consumption?Aug 30, 2024 1:07 am - Still strongly connected to social traditions, alcohol is getting the side eye from health researchers, who are discovering that even moderate amounts of alcohol consumption is tied to health risks.
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Ask the doctors: Health debate over plant-based burgers’ ingredientsAug 30, 2024 12:41 am - While a new breed of meatless burgers stirs debate, doctors discuss pros and cons with patients.
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Ultraprocessed foods are everywhere. How bad are they?
Aug 30, 2024 12:02 am - Ultraprocessed foods are getting a bad rap in some health circles. Research has shown connections between eating such foods and negative health effects like obesity, diabetes, heart disease and more. But nutrition science is tricky, making food choices not so clear cut.
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Donating a kidney is even safer now than long thought, US study shows
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Gus Walz melted hearts at the DNC, putting neurodiversity in the spotlight
Aug 25, 2024 9:25 am - Gus Walz, the 17-year-old son of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, stole hearts by tearfully cheering for his dad during the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday. His response was surprising to some, which in turn put a spotlight on neurodiversity.
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It’s not just IUDs. Gynecologists and patients are focused on making procedures less painful.
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Grief & healing: Remembering when we were youngAug 24, 2024 7:00 am - I have many photos on my walls from all stages of our life together. And I have photo albums and photo boxes of us together over the years. These bring me lots of joy.
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Why does running make me go to the bathroom?
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Stay in touch: It’s good for youAug 22, 2024 11:22 pm - If you don’t get enough physical touch, you can start to feel stress, depression and anxiety. There are other ways to make similar connections, such as online chatting, petting a dog, getting out in nature and singing or dancing.
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Strategies to combat bullying and empower childrenAug 22, 2024 10:56 pm - Childhood bullying can cause lasting harm, such as anxiety, depression, substance use and an inability to form healthy relationships. It’s imperative children are taught how to handle being bullied or standing up when they see others affected.