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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...
The New Mental Health: Science Says It’s Character Strengths

The New Mental Health: Science Says It’s Character Strengths

Which statement do you agree with more? Mental health is the absence of depression, anxiety, and addiction. It is best measured with an inventory of mental illness. Mental health is the presence and use of strong, positive qualities. It is best measured with an...

A Glimpse Into the Future of Eye Care at SECO 2025

A Glimpse Into the Future of Eye Care at SECO 2025

The Southeastern Congress of Optometry (SECO) 2025 will be hosted in Atlanta, Georgia, from February 26 to March 2. The future of glaucoma care, myopia management, and dry eye treatments are some of the main topics attendees can expect insights in at this year’s...

Digital Eye Strain Hampers Employee Productivity, Study Finds

Digital Eye Strain Hampers Employee Productivity, Study Finds

Digital Eye Strain Hampers Employee Productivity According to the latest Workplace Vision Health Report, employees now average 97 hours of screen time per week, increasing eye strain and workplace health concerns. By Stasia DeMarco Feb 25, 2025 Sixty-eight percent of...

5 eye conditions that cause blindness – save your sight

5 eye conditions that cause blindness – save your sight

Diet, exercise, and daily habits significantly impact eye health because they directly affect blood flow to the eyes and support the body’s natural repair mechanisms. Medical professionals recommend taking regular breaks from screen time throughout the day since...

Your eye twitch reveals these 7 dangerous health secrets

Your eye twitch reveals these 7 dangerous health secrets

That annoying flutter in your eyelid might be more than just a quirky inconvenience. Medical experts reveal that this common occurrence could signal various underlying health conditions, from simple lifestyle factors to more serious medical issues requiring attention....

Constantly Struggling with Irritated Eyes? It Might Be Dry Eye

Constantly Struggling with Irritated Eyes? It Might Be Dry Eye

This advertising content was written by the Bausch + Lomb team, and does not reflect the opinions or point of view of Vox Media or Vox Creative. Do you find yourself frequently reaching for over-the-counter eye drops to help relieve your gritty, scratchy and irritated...

Posterior Vitreous Detachment

Posterior Vitreous Detachment

Posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) is an eye condition that naturally happens with age, when gel that usually fills your eyeball detaches from your retina. If you see blurry shadows, also called floaters, or flashes of light, you could have PVD. As you get older, a...

These 4 Big Cap Health Care Stocks Just Hit New 52-Week Lows

These 4 Big Cap Health Care Stocks Just Hit New 52-Week Lows

The health care sector is likely reacting to the uncertainty created by the effect of cuts to the federal budget now being implemented by one of three government branches: the executive aka the White House. The potential loss of Medicaid, for example, would have a...

The Best States For Older Adult Health Care

The Best States For Older Adult Health Care

A balanced diet, consistent movement, quality sleep and fulfilling relationships all promote longevity. However, health care needs often increase with age, potentially leaving many older adults riddled with worry. According to a recent Forbes Advisor survey of U.S....

Does Medicare Cover Home Health Care In 2025?

Does Medicare Cover Home Health Care In 2025?

Older adults may find themselves wondering whether Medicare will cover costs associated with home health care should the need arise. Home care runs the gamut from physical therapy to end-of-life hospice care, and regardless of the type, home health care can be...

An Argument for Straight Razor Shaving

An Argument for Straight Razor Shaving

FOR A LONG time, I saw straight razors more as weapons than as grooming tools. Maybe it was Sweeney Todd, maybe it was the ear-cutting scene from Reservoir Dogs, but these nifty blades always seemed more likely to slice skin than shave hair. That impression isn’t...