1. The double burden of loneliness i According to Loneliness statistics for older people (1) 28% of seniors live alone, representing more than 14.7 million people, and 43% of adults aged 60 and older say they often feel lonely. This level of isolation can have a huge impact on their overall health. As mobility declines […]
Many of us go to the gym to bulk up. But how does it actually work? Lifting weights increases the tension on muscle fibers and causes metabolic waste products (such as lactate and hydrogen) to accumulate and become inflamed in muscle tissue. These signals tell your muscles to adapt and become stronger. However, if your […]
The NHS incurs an estimated £340 million in extra healthcare costs every year due to weight-related health problems in children, but it is not just obesity that generates costs. New research from the University of Oxford shows that underweight children need comparable medical support to those who are severely obese, challenging assumptions about health priorities […]
President Donald Trump scored a major victory Friday when AstraZeneca agreed to lower prescription drug prices under Medicaid – a move that follows a similar deal by Pfizer and is a centerpiece of the administration’s efforts to make drugs cheaper. According to APthe deal, announced publicly at an event in the White House Oval Office, […]
You don’t need a gym membership, dumbbells or expensive equipment to get stronger. Since the beginning of time, we have had access to one piece of equipment essential to strength training – our own body. Strength training without the use of external forces and equipment is called “bodyweight training.” From push-ups and squats to boards […]
A scoping review shows that nurses’ routine use of non-sterile gloves when preparing intravenous antibiotics does not provide proven protection and may even undermine infection control, increase costs and harm the planet. Test: Time to hang up the gloves: a review of the evidence on the use of nonsterile gloves during intravenous preparation and administration […]
Budgets often work well to cover predictable expenses, but they can quickly become strained when unexpected costs arise. Individuals and families who prepare for disruption are in a better position to maintain financial stability. Without proper planning, even small surprises like car repairs or medical bills can blow your budget and lead you to take […]
Exercise is good for the body and mind. A good workout can leave you feeling energized, energized and ready for the rest of the day. But for some, the effects of a good workout can be a little more outlandish. From bloody noses to “regasms,” here are some of the strangest things that can happen […]
As the United States withdraws from the World Health Organization and cuts foreign aid, regional partnerships are crucial to protecting the health of member countries in a region where climate change and chronic diseases are becoming more serious. These are some of the reflections of WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific, Sai Ma’u Piukali, […]
The UN environment chief insists a landmark global treaty to fight plastic pollution is still achievable, despite talks failing twice and the chairman’s sudden resignation this week. United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) Executive Director Inger Andersen told AFP in an exclusive interview that countries are not going away, regardless of sharp differences in the fight […]