Racism is a health problem “that takes a toll on people of color and contributes to the development of other chronic diseases,” according to doctors studying health inequities. “Sustained exposure to racism in all of its forms increases our stress…
Continue ReadingYour Joints Work Better Water makes up a large part of your joint cartilage that helps absorb shock and make bone-against-bone movements smoother. Water also can help keep gout (a painful joint condition) at bay. It helps flush toxins from…
Continue ReadingDespite the fact that cardiopulmonary resuscitation, better known as CPR, may be the difference between life and death, a good many people fail to act quickly when they see someone collapse. Women, on average, are less likely to be given…
Continue Reading“Our review shows that the coronavirus is at least as transmissible as the SARS virus. And that says a great deal about the seriousness of the situation,” says Joacim Rocklöv, professor of sustainable health at Umeå University and one of…
Continue ReadingFinding ways to identify individuals at risk of dementia is essential. It can help people take preventive measures or plan for their future care. The study, originally posted on bioRxiv, indicates that young adult height might be one potential risk…
Continue ReadingYou are what you eat, and apparently so is your vagina. Your diet affects pretty much everything from your menstrual cycle to your mood, so eating the best foods for vaginal health can help keep things running smoothly down there. For…
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