BHSU Exercise Science program receives CAAHEP accreditation
SPEARFISH – The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) has accredited the exercise science program at Black Hills State University (BHSU). The accreditation affirms the program meets the highest standards for quality in health...
Kansas Health Science University honors Riverside Health Foundation
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The Kansas Health Science University in Wichita paid tribute to the role Riverside Health Foundation has had on community health. On Wednesday, the university unveiled a plaque in their honor. KHSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine is one of...
13 Science-Backed Ways to Improve Skin Elasticity
Your skin becomes less elastic as you age, but you can improve it by reducing sun exposure, eating a nutritious diet, and using topical products like retinol. Loss of skin elasticity is a natural part of aging. You may have noticed it for the first time when you were...
The Gut-Skin Glow: How Gut Health and Probiotics Are Transforming Beauty from Within
When it comes to clear, radiant skin, most of us reach for creams, serums, and the latest buzzy ingredients. But science is increasingly pointing to a less visible (and more powerful) source of skin health: your gut. The connection between gut health and skin health,...
There is no science behind eye exercises to improve sight
This article was originally featured on The Conversation. You may have seen advertisements claiming to eliminate the need for eyeglasses through vision therapy or vision training – basically, eye exercises. These exercises include putting pressure on or palming the...
Can eye exercises really improve your sight? An ophthalmologist explains why you shouldn’t buy the hype
You may have seen advertisements claiming to eliminate the need for eyeglasses through vision therapy or vision training – basically, eye exercises. These exercises include putting pressure on or palming the eye; eye movement exercises; or straining to read by using...
Health News Highlights: Drugmaker Under Scrutiny, Bird Flu Outbreak, Diabetes Trials Halted
Following is a summary of current health news briefs. Staff at drugmaker under U.S. scrutiny worked with Chinese military scientists Employees of drugmaker WuXi AppTec, under U.S. scrutiny for its links to the Chinese military, co-invented altitude sickness treatments...
Melatonin May Cut Risk for Age-Related Eye Disease
TOPLINE: Melatonin supplementation is linked to a reduced risk for developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and slowing its progression, suggesting potential as a preventive therapy. METHODOLOGY: Researchers analyzed data from the TriNetX database, covering...
15 of the Best Dentists in Allen | Buoy – Buoy Health
Dr. Shafinaz Ali, a highly-rated dentist practicing in Allen, TX, brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in dentistry. She obtained her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the State University of New York, Buffalo. Dr. Ali is proficient in English, Hindi, Urdu,...
ADA supports expanding eligibility for health savings account …
Over-the-counter oral health products would qualify by Olivia Anderon June 05, 2024 The ADA is supporting a new bill that would allow health savings account and flexible spending account reimbursement eligibility for over-the-counter oral health care products,...
Ultimate Guide to Safe and Stylish Halloween Contact Lenses: Tips to Avoid Eye Damage
Halloween is that magical time of year when your imagination can run wild. From spine-chilling costumes to haunting decorations, everyone’s in the mood to make a statement. One surefire way to elevate your Halloween costume is by adding Halloween contact lenses. These...
Health officials keep eye on ‘FLiRT’ COVID variants that could lead to fall surge
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention screen from May 2023 shows Maryland infection levels at the time. File photo by Danielle E. Gaines. With Maryland nearing 1.5 million reported cases of COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic, experts are monitoring new...
This is your gentle nudge: Visit your dentist, schedule an eye exam …
If the first thing you think about when you look in the mirror each morning is, “I need to have my eyes checked!” or “When was the last time I saw the dentist?” you are not alone. Making time for those exams is essential for your overall well-being. Far too often, we...
Vision Screening and an Eye Exam: What’s the Difference? – WebMD
Caring for your eyes and vision are important parts of a healthy lifestyle. Vision screening is a simple test of your vision that can detect problems early. An eye exam is a detailed check of your eyes and eye health. About one in four children in the U.S. have an...
NU president pick Dr. Jeffrey Gold’s work in education, health care and ‘big vision’ spans Nebraska
Dr. Jeffrey Gold may be known to many Nebraskans for having led two of the University of Nebraska’s Omaha campuses, but he’s also no stranger to the more rural parts of the state. Dr. Jeffrey Gold speaks at the Wigton Heritage Center in Omaha on Wednesday. Gold was...
State Medicaid offices target estates of recently deceased to recoup their health care costs
AMANDA SEITZ Associated Press As Salvatore LoGrande fought cancer and all the pain that came with it, his daughters promised to keep him in the white, pitched roof house he worked so hard to buy decades ago. So, Sandy LoGrande thought it was a mistake when, a year...
GOP Candidate Eric Hovde Wanted to Raise Health Care Prices for People With Obesity
Multimillionaire banker and Wisconsin U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde has made health care, namely his beef with Obamacare, one of four central issues on his campaign website. The Republican challenger to Democrat Tammy Baldwin, who also unsuccessfully ran in 2012,...
DeSantis signs Live Healthy bills meant to train, retain health-care workers
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a package of bills Thursday that supporters say will help improve access to health care, boost the number of doctors in Florida and address issues such as mental-health treatment. “What they (state leaders) are tackling right now...
Primary care doctors are a critical link to better health for seniors
Reaching retirement age can be a wonderful time in life — traveling to the places on your bucket list, spending quality time with your active grandchildren or picking up a new sport or hobby with friends. Unfortunately, it may also be a frustrating time if health...
Mom’s $4M bill for quadruplets’ care sparks conversation on high health care costs
A mom’s hospital bills for her quadruplets’ neonatal intensive care unit stay, totaling over $4 million, is sparking a conversation about the high cost of health care in the United States. Hanna Castle, a mom of four from the Columbus, Ohio area, shared...
NI health: ‘My father’s care during Covid was negligent’
By Marie-Louise Connolly BBC News NI health correspondent A woman whose 84-year-old father died in hospital during the pandemic said she shouldn’t have had to “push” for access to see him. Janice Irwin’s father, Ivor Beattie, died in Antrim...
State Medicaid offices target dead people’s homes to recoup their health care costs
WASHINGTON — As Salvatore LoGrande fought cancer and all the pain that came with it, his daughters promised to keep him in the white, pitched roof house he worked so hard to buy decades ago. So, Sandy LoGrande thought it was a mistake when, a year after her father’s...
Hennepin leaders want ballpark tax to fund health care improvements
Hennepin County leaders want state lawmakers to make the sales tax used to build Target Field permanent so most future revenue can pay for county health care infrastructure. The proposal also creates a dedicated funding source to maintain and improve the stadium, and...
Facing public backlash, some health care companies are abandoning hospital deals
ANNA CLAIRE VOLLERS Stateline.org Worried about hospitals closing and higher costs for patients, state lawmakers are increasingly tangling with hospitals over potential health care mergers, in some cases derailing deals they think don’t serve the public interest....
Social media ‘more likely to suppress women’s health content over men’s’, young people say
A survey of 4,000 people has revealed that while three quarters of those aged between 18 and 34 use social media for information on both male and female health, many struggle to find what they’re looking for. Among users aged 18-24, 34 per cent admit they find...
How Ronaldo Maintains a Biological Age of Just 28.9 – Inside His Diet and Workout Routine
Cristiano Ronaldo is still going strong in (ahem) Saudi Arabia at the ripe age of 40, but the latest data revealed by Whoop suggests he has a biological age of just 28.9. Having already been at the top of football for the past 20 years, there’s every chance the...
This 220-Rep Dumbbell Complex Builds Full-Body Muscle With Just 4 Moves
You no doubt know how devastatingly efficient circuits can be at raising your heart-rate and packing on muscle in a short amount of time. The ‘complex’, however, takes things a step further by removing the luxury of letting go of the weights. In this case, that means...
Social media more likely to suppress women’s health content over men’s
A study of 4,000 people found while three quarters of those aged 18-34 are turning to social media to educate themselves about male and female health, many struggle to find what they need. Among users aged 18-24, 34% admit they find it difficult to source information...
Social media more likely to suppress women’s health content over men’s, say young people
SOCIAL media platforms are more likely to suppress women’s health content over men’s, according to the nation’s young adults. A study of 4,000 people found while three quarters of those aged 18-34 are turning to social media to educate themselves about male and female...
Brooks Running Shoe Memorial Day Sale: Save up to 47% on Editor-Tested Sneakers
MEMORIAL DAY SALES are the perfect time to score yourself a new pair of Brooks shoes. While the legacy brand isn’t typically cheap, a range of retailers have quietly marked down select pairs of these fan-favorite neutral running shoes for the holiday. Right now,...
‘You have the power’: ACOG keynote addresses challenges facing women’s health care
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Jeff Nippard Says 1-Rep Sets Can Build Muscle – But They’re More Fatiguing Than You Think
Spending minimal time in the gym for maximum gains is, by and large, how most sane people would prefer to train. Get in, get out, reap the benefits. But while research has already concluded that low reps with heavy weights can be just as effective as high reps with a...
‘I Know Dementia Is Coming in My 40s – That’s What Drives Me to Push My Body to the Limit’
Jordan Adams, now 29, very clearly remembers the day his mum Geraldine received her dementia diagnosis. It was England’s last group game of the 2010 South Africa World Cup. The students had been allowed to watch the match, which England won 1-0. ‘It was a really happy...
Health care workers say women neglect their health
News Photo by Kayla Wikaryasz On Tuesday, Tammie Nameth, executive director at Options Pregnancy Center, works at her desk in the pregnancy center in Alpena. Options Pregnancy Center offers resources to women and partners experiencing unplanned pregnancies. ALPENA —...
