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How This 40-Year-Old Lost 31kg in 7 Months – Without Giving Up His Favourite Foods

Zack Cash, 40, a retail manager from Jasper, Georgia, grew up in a low-income household where food options were limited. Most meals were based around potatoes and fast food. Growing up, he adopted the mentality of always finishing the food on his plate – even if he...

CMS evaluates one year of health tech progress, announces eight new pledge categories

It was a skit worthy of an Agatha Christie whodunit reveal: Against the perhaps-too-joyous strains of a jazzy “When The Saints Go Marching In,” a gaggle of health IT professionals and Medicare staffers accompanied a Spirit Halloween-style coffin prop onstage at Health...

Federal survey shows promising trends for youth mental health and drug use

A key U.S. government report on mental health, substance use and addiction showed continued improvements in several metrics, especially among young people. There was some uncertainty about the future of the National Survey on Drug Use and Health last year, when the...

How the Serenity Prayer Helps Manage Emotional Reactions and Supports Mental Health

Key Takeaways While the Serenity Prayer is rooted in faith-based practices, it can be adopted for everyday use in non-religious contexts.  The Serenity Prayer can be a powerful tool for dealing with depression, anxiety, addiction, or other mental health...

AARP Is Working to Root Out Health Care Ageism

If you’ve ever had a doctor brush off your symptoms as “just aging” without asking follow-up questions, or talk to a caregiver or younger companion instead of directly to you, you may have experienced ageism in health care.  One in 7 Americans age 50 and older say...

TD Bank Group Invests $1 Million to Advance Research in Women’s Brain Health and Menopause Care

TD’s donation to Sinai Health Foundation will expand a novel study investigating whether menopausal hormone therapy can help address migraine and brain fog symptoms experienced during menopause. Sinai Health is leading the way in women’s health research and care...

These 9 Celebrities Have Seriously Fast 5K Times – Here’s How They Rank for Their Age

A 5k time is one of the most universally understood running benchmarks out there. Thanks to the popularity of Parkrun, even those at the beginning of their running journey have a good idea of what constitutes a ‘good’ 5k time – and the work it takes to achieve one....

Jane Fonda, Beauty Entrepreneur Bobbi Brown and Leading Physicians Headline Livelong Women’s Health Summit, Backed by 30-Plus Sponsor Partners

Jane Fonda headlines a two-day gathering of 2,000-plus women and 100-plus physicians, researchers and innovators committed to evidence over hype in women’s health and longevity NEW YORK, July 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Livelong Media today announced the...

First responders, military personnel endure mental health challenges. Summit promotes ways to help.

The call for help came late on a frigid January night in Indianapolis. A car had crashed into a retention pond with a family trapped inside. Indianapolis and Lawrence police officers rushed to the scene, where they found the vehicle 15 feet from shore and beneath...

New CT center focuses on children in mental health crisis. ‘A growing need’: hospital president

The care of children experiencing a mental health crisis can be tricky and Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital is hoping to improve the scenarios with establishment of a new  Children’s Crisis Intervention Center. It’s a dedicated behavioral health treatment space...
Building Idaho’s health workforce, one camper at a time

Building Idaho’s health workforce, one camper at a time

Health Sciences Camp, College of Health Sciences, NORCO, June 17-18, 2025, Photo by Luan Teed Boise State University’s Health Sciences Camp is quickly becoming a launchpad for Idaho teens interested in healthcare careers. What began two years ago with 20 campers...

Publication Item – World Health Organization (WHO)

Publication Item – World Health Organization (WHO)

Overview The WHO Global oral health status report reviews the most recent data on major oral diseases, risk factors, health system challenges and opportunities for reform. The report’s clear conclusion is that the status of global oral health is alarming and requires...

Two daily handfuls of this snack can preserve eye health

Two daily handfuls of this snack can preserve eye health

Step aside, carrots — scientists have discovered a nutty new way to boost your eye health.  Researchers at Tufts University recently found that eating just two handfuls of pistachios a day can guard against macular degeneration, the leading cause of vision loss...

The overlooked eye symptoms that could signal glaucoma

The overlooked eye symptoms that could signal glaucoma

Many people casually dismiss occasional blurry vision as simple eye fatigue or the need for new glasses. However, eye health specialists caution that this common symptom deserves serious attention, particularly when it occurs regularly or persists despite rest. In...

SB 909: Expanding mental health care services for children

SB 909: Expanding mental health care services for children

SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon State Senate Committee on Human Services is analyzing a bill that would expand mental health services to children and youth facing serious emotional disturbances. The bill would declare an emergency for mental health in the state, guide the...

The Men’s Health Ultimate Supplement Guide

The Men’s Health Ultimate Supplement Guide

ELSEWHERE ON THE internet, you’re going to see a whole lot of nonsense about supplements. You might hear—either from so-called “experts” or from supplement companies themselves—that certain pills or powders can help prevent and treat disease. You might read that...

The Copenhagen Plank Will Upgrade Your Core Training

The Copenhagen Plank Will Upgrade Your Core Training

How often have you dismissed the plank? Sure, it’s a simple movement that doesn’t stir much excitement when you see someone holding the position in a corner of the gym – but if you level up to one of the toughest variations of the exercise around, the...

9 Ways to Walk 10,000 Steps Every Day, Even with a Desk Job

9 Ways to Walk 10,000 Steps Every Day, Even with a Desk Job

Hitting a daily step count is a popular way of increasing fitness levels in day-to-day life in a low-impact, safe and free way. While the jury’s out on the precise number – a 2023 study showed that between 7,000 and 8,000 was the sweet spot for lowering the risk...