Feb 25, 22:00

Health feed - News BreaK Friday, February 25, 2022 8:47 PM Health - John Mayer postpones shows after testing positive for COVID       Four upcoming John Mayer concerts in Pittsburgh, Belmont Park, New York and Boston have been postponed due to multiple COVID-19 cases within the band, including Mayer...

Health feed - News BreaK Friday, February 25, 2022 8:25 PM Health - Wisconsin Prisons To Allow In-Person Visits Again       MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin prisons will allow in-person visits again beginning next week as COVID-19 cases continue to decline. Department of Corrections officials said Friday...

Health feed - News BreaK Friday, February 25, 2022 8:19 PM Health - No, it's not in your head. This stretch of the Blue Line is the loudest in Chicago's entire train system       A UIC School of Public Health study found the Chicago-Grand leg of the Blue Line was the loudest stretch at 88.9 decibels. Lawn mowers generate 90 decibels.

Health feed - News BreaK Friday, February 25, 2022 8:15 PM Mental health measures       Athletes have become increasingly outspoken about the impact that mental health can have on their performance. Champion tennis player Naomi Osaka famously withdrew from the...

Health feed - News BreaK Friday, February 25, 2022 7:59 PM Health - Sleep quality       Getting good sleep is a well-known predictor of health and wellness. For athletes, this is particularly important, as time spent in quality sleep is when athletes' bodies enter...

Health feed - News BreaK Friday, February 25, 2022 7:59 PM 10 common health metrics pro athletes track       When the NBA resumed its season after pandemic shut-downs, it gave many of its players smart rings that measured health metrics including body temperature, which came in handy...

Health feed - News BreaK Friday, February 25, 2022 7:39 PM Health - The CDC was right to ease mask guidelines. But I wish it hadn't       We now have a chance to choose public health practices supported by science rather than parental anxieties.

Health feed - News BreaK Friday, February 25, 2022 7:17 PM Health - $26 billion opioid crisis settlement finalized with Johnson & Johnson, 3 drug distributors       Drug distributors McKesson, AmerisourceBergen and Cardinal Health are part of the settlement.

Health feed - News BreaK Friday, February 25, 2022 7:09 PM Pennsylvania health official: State turning a corner but not quite out of pandemic       "Everybody is trying to adjust to what this next period of time looks like," acting Health Secretary Keara Klinepeter says.

Health feed - News BreaK Friday, February 25, 2022 6:57 PM Health - Massachusetts coronavirus hospitalizations dip below 500       Massachusetts now has fewer than 500 people in hospitals with COVID-19, another positive milestone as numbers continue to drop. The daily report from state health officials on...

WebMD Health Friday, February 25, 2022 5:26 PM Don't Keep Quiet: Young Ukrainians Share Struggles Amid War        A PTSD expert encourages young Ukrainians to keep expressing thoughts and feelings on social media amid chaos, and stresses the importance of continuing talking through this experience, even as things quiet down.

Dignity Health Medical Groups Blog Friday, February 25, 2022 3:58 PM What You Should Know About Heart Disease       American Heart Month in February is a time to take stock of our heart health and the factors that contribute to heart disease. Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States? One of every four deaths is attributed to heart disease, making it a significant health concern for Americans. The good news is that heart disease can be prevented. With increased awareness about heart disease and the factors that affect heart health, decreasing the risk of heart disease is possible. We turned to Anabel Facemire, MD, a cardiologist with Dignity Health Medical Group — Sierra Nevada to better understand heart disease.

Feb 25, 14:00

Health feed - News BreaK Friday, February 25, 2022 12:45 PM Health - COVID In Minnesota: Positivity Rate Drops To 7%       MINNEAPOLIS - Health officials in Minnesota reported 961 new cases and 15 deaths Friday, a day after mask mandates were dropped in the Twin Cities. Overall, key figures of...

Health feed - News BreaK Friday, February 25, 2022 12:33 PM Health - Drinking this tea is as dangerous as 'smoking 100 cigarettes': study       Yerba maté tea has previously been hailed for a range of health benefits including boosting your immune system.

Health feed - News BreaK Friday, February 25, 2022 12:17 PM Fraud can be perpetrated by employees, employers, or health care providers       Workers' compensation fraud can be committed by a few different groups. For starters, some employers have committed workers' compensation fraud to cut down on the costs of...

Health feed - News BreaK Friday, February 25, 2022 12:17 PM Health - African 'hotspot' for highly infectious diseases       A regional corner of Africa is a hotspot for cases of HIV, tuberculosis and malaria, prompting researchers to call for targeted health support rather than a national response.

Health feed - News BreaK Friday, February 25, 2022 11:55 AM Health care REITs eyeing combination into $10B company       Two billion-dollar health care real estate investment trusts are poised to combine into a medical office behemoth. Healthcare Trust of America is in advanced talks to merge...

Health feed - News BreaK Friday, February 25, 2022 11:33 AM Health - Cooper vetoes bill that would have ended school mask mandates       North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said the school masking bill could tie the hands of public health officials.

Health feed - News BreaK Friday, February 25, 2022 11:03 AM Health - Moderna CEO says the pandemic will end this year, but new Omicron-specific boosters may be needed       Moderna CEO, Stephane Bancel attends 2019 Forbes Healthcare Summit at the Jazz at Lincoln Center on December 05, 2019 in New York City. Steven Ferdman/Getty Images Moderna CEO...

Health feed - News BreaK Friday, February 25, 2022 10:17 AM Health - 9 ways to help Ukrainians amid Russia crisis       Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in Ukraine on Thursday, despite calls for peace from the United Nations. While the U.S. and its allies are...

Health feed - News BreaK Friday, February 25, 2022 10:09 AM Health - Take a Walk in the Woods. Doctor's Orders       "Forest bathing," or immersing yourself in nature, is being embraced by doctors and others as a way to combat stress and improve health.

Health feed - News BreaK Friday, February 25, 2022 10:07 AM Elliot Page 'horrified' by Texas officials declaring trans health care 'child abuse'       Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called on state agencies to conduct "prompt and thorough investigations" into the use of gender-affirming care for transgender youths.

WebMD Health Friday, February 25, 2022 12:45 PM 8 Things You Didn't Know About Your Penis        Medical experts reveal interesting facts about the penis that men and women will find educational -- and surprising.

WebMD Health Friday, February 25, 2022 12:41 PM Know the Signs of 'Dry Drowning' and 'Secondary Drowning'        How to recognize the warning signs of 'dry drowning' and 'secondary drowning,' which can happen hours after your child has left the pool.

WebMD Health Friday, February 25, 2022 11:30 AM Voices in Your Head: Wearing Headphones Changes Listening        Headphones have a much stronger effect than external speakers on listeners' perceptions, judgments and behaviors.

WebMD Health Friday, February 25, 2022 11:25 AM Sudden Reaction to a Food? It Could Be Adult-Onset Allergy        More than 50 million Americans have food allergies, which happen when a person's immune system overreacts to something in a food.

WebMD Health Friday, February 25, 2022 10:51 AM Media Needs Safer Reporting on Suicide: Experts        Suicide prevention experts analyze various media outlets' coverage of Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst's death by suicide and share how safe reporting practices could save lives.

Mark's Daily Apple Friday, February 25, 2022 12:06 PM New and Noteworthy: What I Read This Week—Edition 166       Research of the Week More meat, longer life. Colon cancer patients who survive and eat lots of meat do just fine. Resistance training is the most effective exercise modality for seniors who want to improve cognitive function. More serum albumin, longer life. Higher vitamin D levels, more muscle (in Korean adults). In infertile men, taking vitamin D improves HDL levels and fasting insulin. New Primal Kitchen Podcasts Primal Kitchen Podcast, Episode 19: The Secrets on Sexual Optimization and Aging with Dr. Amy Killen Media, Schmedia Archaeologists uncover a pristine 7000 year-old shrine where ancient Jordanian hunters corralled and slaughtered gazelles. Lab leak theory now considered the most likely to be true in many circles. Interesting Blog Posts Pre-K simply doesn't work. Social Notes Quite the map. True security. Everything Else On natural wines. Nice guide to shellfish. Things I'm Up to and Interested In Classic: "The Skinny on Fats" Good letter to the editor: Wonder why it was rejected. Wonder why: Fake meat companies aren't doing so well. Incredible: Teen born without legs wins state wrestling championship. Not surprising: Meat intake a strong predictor of longevity. Question I'm Asking How much time do you spend on the floor? Recipe Corner Simple chile paste, sambal oelek. Squash, pork, apples: the perfect triumvirate. Time Capsule One year ago (Feb 19 – Feb 25) How I'd Change Higher Education — What I'd do. Orthorexia: Where to Draw the Line Between Healthy Eating and Obsession?— Where's the line? Comment of the Week "Mark i really enjoyed your post today. You made me realize the different types of hunger and whether it was even "real" hunger. Great food for thought today" -I see what you did there. The post New and Noteworthy: What I Read This Week—Edition 166 appeared first on Mark's Daily Apple.

HEALTHIANS BLOG Friday, February 25, 2022 7:13 AM Anxiety? Here Are The 5 Lifestyle Changes You Should Make NOW!       Contributed by: Priyaish Srivastava   Introduction Anxiety is an emotion that can give rise to worrying thoughts, making you feel tense. It is a part of life that occurs when you face stressful situations and can also cause physical health changes – such as blood pressure fluctuations. Getting occasionally anxious is normal. It can motivate […] The post Anxiety? Here Are The 5 Lifestyle Changes You Should Make NOW! appeared first on HEALTHIANS BLOG.

Feb 25, 08:00

Health feed - News BreaK Friday, February 25, 2022 6:19 AM Health - Baltimore businesses 'test the waters' with NFT gifts and fundraisers to stand out and explore new technology       Baltimore-area businesses are experimenting with a technology they believe eventually will go mainstream, spreading from entertainment and art to small business, health care...

Health feed - News BreaK Friday, February 25, 2022 6:11 AM Health - They Fled for Greener Pastures, and There Were Weeds       City dwellers, who retreated to rural areas in the pandemic, now see drawbacks, from pests and social isolation to the difficulty of finding day care and health care.

Health feed - News BreaK Friday, February 25, 2022 6:09 AM Health - Hong Kong's new virus cases top 10,000 in spiraling outbreak       Hong Kong has reported another sharp jump in new COVID-19 cases to more than 10,000 in the latest 24-hour period

Health feed - News BreaK Friday, February 25, 2022 4:23 AM Health - Florida's new coronavirus guidance: 'Buck the CDC'       Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo have announced new coronavirus policy recommendations that discourage mask wearing and push physicians to use...

HEALTHIANS BLOG Friday, February 25, 2022 7:13 AM Anxiety? Here Are The 5 Lifestyle Changes You Should Make NOW!       Contributed by: Priyaish Srivastava   Introduction Anxiety is an emotion that can give rise to worrying thoughts, making you feel tense. It is a part of life that occurs when you face stressful situations and can also cause physical health changes – such as blood pressure fluctuations. Getting occasionally anxious is normal. It can motivate […] The post Anxiety? Here Are The 5 Lifestyle Changes You Should Make NOW! appeared first on HEALTHIANS BLOG.

HEALTHIANS BLOG Friday, February 25, 2022 2:08 AM 6 Essential Diet & Nutrition Choices For Great Spinal Health       Contributed by: Rachana Arya   Introduction We have all experienced spinal pain at some point in our lives. It is a common, but unavoidable issue. When the spinal discomfort is minor and only occurs occasionally, your first thoughts for its remedies may be exercises and medicines. Believe it or not, the bones, muscles, and other […] The post 6 Essential Diet & Nutrition Choices For Great Spinal Health appeared first on HEALTHIANS BLOG.

Feb 25, 02:00

Health feed - News BreaK Friday, February 25, 2022 12:17 AM Health - Jane Brody, Trailblazing Service Journalist, Retires From The Times       After blazing a trail for women and pioneering science-based service journalism, the popular author of The Times's Personal Health column is saying goodbye.

Health feed - News BreaK Thursday, February 24, 2022 11:53 PM $20M gift helps Children's Wisconsin expand mental health care       Between 2019 and 2021, the number of calls to the Children's Wisconsin mental health team tripled.

Health feed - News BreaK Thursday, February 24, 2022 11:03 PM How to check an iPad's battery health, and ways to troubleshoot a dying battery       Checking an iPad's battery health isn't quite as easy as it is on an iPhone. Guteksk7/Shutterstock To check your iPad's battery health, you'll need to install a third-party...

Health feed - News BreaK Thursday, February 24, 2022 11:03 PM Health - Hearing over Boston vaccine mandates gets testy       The first in-person hearing of the City Council in nearly two years was a testy one, as councilors exchanged jabs over the Wu administration's response and slates of union...

Health feed - News BreaK Thursday, February 24, 2022 9:25 PM Health - Patient-centered approach to treating obesity       In short, health professionals on both sides of the debate should strive to improve access to compassionate, evidence-based and patient-centered care in order to fight weight...

Health feed - News BreaK Thursday, February 24, 2022 8:45 PM Kansas City counselor says COVID-19's effect on teenagers' mental health is far-reaching       Counselor recommends parents let kids know help is out there and they're not alone

Health feed - News BreaK Thursday, February 24, 2022 8:35 PM Health - EXPLAINER: Who must follow Biden's vaccine mandates?       Renewed legal challenges have been mounted in about half the states against a requirement from President Joe Biden's administration for health workers to be vaccinated against...

Health feed - News BreaK Thursday, February 24, 2022 8:31 PM South Side natives collaborate with Chicago health officials in push for youth vaccination       CHICAGO - As part of the Chicago Department of Public Health's 'Face Forward Project' encouraging vaccination against COVID-19, a new music video is taking the message and the...

Health feed - News BreaK Thursday, February 24, 2022 8:07 PM Health - Former UFC fighter Irwin Rivera returns at Eagle FC 46 in first fight since arrest       Irwin Rivera is resuming his fighting career. The former UFC bantamweight is set for a return competition on March 11 at Eagle FC 46 in Miami, Fla. He takes on Firdavs...

Health feed - News BreaK Thursday, February 24, 2022 7:49 PM Health - Russia-Ukraine crisis driving up cost of oil; U.S. gas prices expected to eclipse $4 per gallon by April       Oil prices skyrocketed to an eight-year high in the immediate aftermath of Russia's invasion into Ukraine, sending crude oil prices surging to $105 per barrel before dropping...

WebMD Health Thursday, February 24, 2022 9:02 PM Dogs Feel Grief When Canine Companion Dies        New research reveals when dogs experience the death of a fellow canine companion, they mourn the loss.