Dermatologist Dr. Caroline Opene is often asked if certain types of sun blocks are better for people with darker skin. Not necessarily, says the director of the University of California,…
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Food insecurity tied to slightly faster memory decline
Food insecurity is associated with slightly faster memory decline in middle- to older-aged U.S. adults, according to a study published online July 3 in JAMA Network Open. Peiyi Lu, Ph.D.,…
Bacteria in kitchen may not be as harmful as you think
Relative abundance (%) of the 10 most abundant genera/families in the different sample types and countries. The values are based on the average of similar sample types within each country.…
Aim to live happier this summer. Here’s how
It might seem like sunshine, vacation and time spent with family and friends will bring you happiness this summer. But sometimes it takes a little more effort, said Lina Begdache,…
Dancing your way to better health
Someone who wants to work out, socialize and feel the beat at the same time may want to put on their dancing shoes. Dancing has many health benefits, according to…
Study highlights limitations of BMI in predicting death
BMI, which was first proposed a Belgian mathematician in the 19th century, is calculated by dividing a person’s weight by the square of their height. People classified as overweight though…
When this therapist recommends self-care, it’s not self-indulgence
As a psychotherapist and wellness consultant with clients from New York to New Zealand, Aishia Grevenberg is happy to recommend self-care. But don’t expect it to end in a day…
Not eating enough of these six healthy foods is associated with higher cardiovascular disease and deaths globally
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A study led by McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences researchers at the Population Research Health Institute (PHRI) has found that not eating enough of six…
New study finds that night owls’ unhealthy habits may lead to early deaths
Credit: CC0 Public Domain According to a May 2023 study published in Chronobiology International, night owls—people who go to bed later and wake up later—possibly die earlier than those who…
Fewer teens now perceive themselves as overweight, finds international study of more than 745,000 adolescents
Credit: CC0 Public Domain A study involving more than 745,000 adolescents from 41 countries across Europe and North America identified an increase in the amount of teenagers who underestimate their…
