Hearing loss increases dementia risk
People with confirmed hearing loss are 32 percent more likely to develop dementia, say researchers from multiple universities in a new collaborative…
Category: Health & Fitness
Men’s Health Week: June 9-15 Afraid to see a doctor? Don’t be!
There’s a chronic health problem among American men: They are more much more likely to avoid going to the doctor. According to UAB Medicine, only about 60…
Artificial dyes are going away; will you notice?
The magenta filling inside a Pop-Tart, the nuclear glow of a sour apple lollipop, and the powdered drink mix that turns dark purple with water. The…
Health in the News briefs: Ozempic, step count, marijuana
Daily pill may be as effective as Ozempic A new GLP-1 drug may be as effective as Ozempic and Mounjaro for weight loss and blood sugar control with just a…
Three-minute guide to ultraprocessed foods
The new secretary for Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has called out “highly chemically processed foods” as a major target in his war on…
An example of food processing: Corn
Corn is a good example of how foods are processed. It’s a versatile staple that can be prepared in vastly different ways depending on the level of…
Is it unprocessed, processed, or ultraprocessed?
Unprocessed or minimally processed foods * Whole or sliced fresh fruit * Fresh or frozen vegetables * Whole grains (brown rice, quinoa, oats) *…
National Stress Awareness Month: Stress isn’t all in your mind
Anita Lesco was a veteran nurse anesthetist, but nothing in her years of experience prepared her for the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic. She did her best…
Great resources for healthy eating guidance
Eating healthy means different things to different people, and the volume of information (and misinformation) available with just a few clicks can make it…
Health In the News: 3 items
Study sheds light on liver damage risk A new study published in the journal of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology shows that alcohol consumption…