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  • Sep, Thu, 2024

Heart-healthy habits linked to a longer life without chronic conditions

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A study found that heart-healthy lifestyle habits described in the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8, such as physical activity and quality sleep, are associated with a longer lifespan and more years spent free of chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes and cancer. urbazon/Getty Images
  • The American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 is a concept that defines cardiovascular health based on four modifiable behaviors, such as physical activity and sleep, and four modifiable biometric measures, such as weight, blood glucose, and blood lipid levels, that impact cardiovascular health.
  • The composite cardiovascular health score measured using the
  • Aug, Fri, 2024

Are energy drinks a healthy option?

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My husband has swapped out his regular morning coffee for an energy drink. Are these healthy options for getting his daily dose of caffeine? Do energy drinks have more caffeine than regular coffee? And how much caffeine is too much?

ANSWER: People love their caffeine, whether it’s coffee, tea, soda or energy drinks like your husband. It’s the most common stimulant in the world, and about 90% of all adults consume caffeine in some form every day. Many different caffeine options and flavors are readily available at coffee shops, restaurants, grocery stores and convenience stores. Energy

  • Aug, Mon, 2024

Scientists Say That the Key to a Healthy Brain Could Be This One Fruit

  • Berries are an incredibly nutrient-dense food, packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber.
  • Previous research has shown promising health benefits of strawberries, citing their anti-inflammatory properties.
  • A new study suggests that eating the equivalent of two cups of fresh strawberries daily may promote brain function and even lower blood pressure.

Packed with fiber and antioxidants, berries are widely considered one of the healthiest fruits thanks to their incredible nutrition profile and anti-inflammatory properties. Prior research has suggested that strawberries in particular, as part of a nutritious and balanced diet, may help reduce the risk of several serious health conditions. A

  • Aug, Mon, 2024

We’re with you every step of the way! – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog

Whether you’re a returning entrant, or brand new to the RoSPA Health & Safety Awards, going through the entry process can seem a little daunting… but don’t panic! We have a highly dedicated team at RoSPA to help.

We caught up with two members of the RoSPA team, Dr Karen McDonnell and Matt Cryer, to find out how they can help entrants on their awards journey.


Dr. Karen McDonnell, CFIOSH, Chartered FCIPD

OHS Policy Adviser, Head of RoSPA Scotland, Past President of IOSH
As a highly motivated advocate for safety and health, Karen is skilled in partnership working, with a

  • Aug, Mon, 2024

How NSF uses ‘absurd’ health reasons to block scientists from polar missions

This story was updated at 9:05 a.m. EST.

Scientists are raising the alarm about what they say is an unfair medical clearance process required by the National Science Foundation for polar expeditions.

Some researchers said they were disqualified from field work based on medical conditions that their own doctors did not consider large risks. Others said they were required to undergo medical procedures that their doctors said were not needed.

Still others were disqualified, or approved only with restrictions, because they made minor adjustments to psychiatric medications within a year of their deployment. And at least one person said she

  • Jul, Fri, 2023

Free Crafts for Mental Health youth program returns for 2023

The program, which begins July 21, is put on by the Afro Women and Youth Foundation

The Afro Women and Youth Foundation will be hosting Crafts for Mental Health (CMH) 2023, beginning Friday, July 21 and running every Friday and Saturday from 11 am to 2 pm until August 5.

The Crafts for Mental Health Program is a free program designed for youth, ages 10 through 16 to come together in a safe space to strengthen their mental health and wellness through arts-based activities. Participants will have opportunities to learn new skills in beading, sewing, hair care, and makeup from

  • Jul, Sat, 2023

Hulk Hogan Talks Giving Up Alcohol, Losing 40 Lbs. After His Body ‘Shut Down On Me’

The WWE legend opened up about prioritizing his health after 26 surgeries in 10 years in the latest “Gym & Fridge” video for ‘Men’s Health’

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Hulk Hogan has a healthy new mindset since officially retiring in 2012.

In the latest Men’s Health “Gym & Fridge” video, the 69-year-old WWE legend opened up about going alcohol-free, reflecting on his former wrestling days when he would consume a pre-match meal of “three Miller Lites and two Tylenols” and a post -match meal of “probably 12 Miller Lites.”

“I don’t drink alcohol at all,” he told

  • Jul, Fri, 2023

Gut microbiome of pets reveals insights for human health | News

June 29, 2023 – Curtis Huttenhower, professor of computational biology and bioinformatics at Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, studies the role that the microbiome plays in health and disease. He most often focuses on the human gut, but recently his research has expanded into pets, including dogs and cats.

Q: What motivated you to study the gut microbiome of pets, and how does it relate to human health?

A: I was initially excited about the chance to extend our human microbiome research into pets because I’ve been a cat dad for decades, and companion animal well-being is one