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Anger can harm your blood vessel function, study shows
Does it ever feel as if your anger courses through your veins? Well, that isn’t too far off, according to new research. Feelings of anger adversely affect blood vessel health, according to a study published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Heart Association. “This study was meant to figure...
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Americans Perceive Gaps in Mental, Physical Healthcare
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Three-quarters of Americans think mental health issues are identified and treated worse than physical health issues in the U.S., according to a new survey from West Health and Gallup. This belief is even stronger among U.S. adults aged 65 and older and those who report they have...
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Perimenopause may raise risk of one mental health condition by 40%, study finds
In the years leading up to menopause, a person can experience a multitude of symptoms, including emotional shifts such as depression. Now, a new study has quantified the risk of depression during the transition, known as perimenopause — showing that women in this stage are about 40% more likely to...
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Paleo diet? Study reveals new insight on what Stone Age humans really ate
What did people in the Stone Age eat before the advent of farming around 10,000 years ago? A long-held stereotype — one that’s influenced modern fad diets — is that ancient humans hunted large animals and chowed down on mammoth steak. But new research on a Paleolithic group called the...
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Why we must unplug from our mobiles urgently
In this era of unparalleled connectivity, our phones have become indispensable tools for navigating life’s uncertainties and accessing a wealth of information in real time. However, amidst this awe-inspiring digital landscape lies a tremendous hidden cost – a growing epidemic of mental health issues...
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3 questions to ask yourself if you want to cut down on ultra-processed foods, according ...
You don't need to cut out all ultra-processed foods but eating healthy overall is always a good idea, Linia Patel said. Getty Images/ Linia PatelUltra-processed foods are linked to health problems such as cancer, type 2 diabetes, and obesity.About 73% of the US food supply is ultra-processed, making...
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What do weight loss drugs mean for a diet industry built on eating less and ...
Atkins weight loss products are seen on sale at a Kroger supermarket, Friday, April 12, 2024, in Marietta, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) Actress and singer Lisa Donahey displays a shirt on April 16 that she used to wear before her dramatic weightloss at her home in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Richard...
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Florida’s 6-week abortion ban set to take effect this week
A stricter abortion law is set to take effect in Florida on Wednesday — dropping the state’s 15-week ban to a six-week ban — and it will likely affect thousands of people seeking abortion care within the first month alone. Florida has become a key abortion access point amid widespread restrictions...
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Viewpoint: COVID brought us a second pandemic — the mental health crisis
The onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic has not only resulted in a devastating loss of lives and livelihoods, but has also gifted us with a second pandemic that remains largely invisible: the mental health crisis. While the physical health implications of the virus have attracted significant...
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Mosquito-borne diseases spreading in Europe due to climate crisis, says expert
Mosquito-borne diseases are spreading across the globe, and particularly in Europe, due to climate breakdown, an expert has said. The insects spread illnesses such as malaria and dengue fever, the prevalences of which have hugely increased over the past 80 years as global heating has given them the...
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