While love doesn’t make the world go ’round (as much as we would like to believe it does), both happiness and feeling loved can have an impact on a person’s life and physical well-being. In fact, researchers have found that teenagers who are happy and feel loved are more likely to have better heart health […]
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In November, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first preventative treatment for Type 1 diabetes, a major step forward for those who have the lifelong illness. Now, individuals and families are beginning to reap the benefits of the breakthrough medication. According to the American Diabetes Association, roughly 1.9 million people in the U.S.
Many of us spend large portions of our days sitting — whether we’re working, watching television, or participating in a hobby like reading or painting. While it may not come as a shock that staying seated for extended periods isn’t great for your health, a new study out of Columbia University suggests that the detrimental
If you tend to wake up feeling sluggish, tired, and a little cranky, you’ve probably wondered what you can do to make the start of each day easier. According to recent research, there are three simple and effective ways you can help yourself become more of a morning person — and will leave you feeling
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Updated August 21, 2023 Most people are familiar with the ABO and Rh blood group systems, but there are many others — and scientists discovered a new one, dubbed Er, late last year. It’s the 44th known system and doctors hope it could help spot and treat blood incompatibility as well as some rare diseases.
We often hear about the benefits of strengthening the muscles in our arms and legs, but research suggests that working out the muscles we use for breathing could have a profound effect on blood pressure, similar to that of medication. In October, scientists published the results of a study that asked participants between the ages
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Have you found yourself feeling more drowsy and tired lately? Are you both hitting the hay later and wanting to stay in bed longer? Well, you may need to go outside more frequently, shake off those winter blues, and soak in some sunshine to sleep better. A recent study, published in the Journal of Pineal
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After receiving a “world-first” gene-editing treatment, a young teenager from Leicester, England, has been in remission for over six months from a form of T-cell leukemia that was once considered to be “incurable.” According to Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (GOSH), where she received the treatment, 13-year-old Alyssa was first diagnosed with T-cell leukemia
Exercise is a key component to maintaining good health, both mentally and physically — and for some people, a high-intensity, 45-minute workout is an activity to look forward to. For many others, though, it’s akin to having a cavity drilled without an anesthetic. If you’re part of the latter group, recent research may give you
It’s officially 2023! As each new year arrives, many of us find ourselves swept up in the excitement of a fresh start. But the potential can sometimes turn to pressure as we set grand (and often unrealistic) New Year’s resolutions. While detailing specific goals — like vowing to get healthy, cut back on TV, and
