Lifestyle & Health
Featured news in this section is focused on health and wellness. It includes articles of interest to brokers who want to stay healthy as well as employer programs to help employees stay healthy, state health rankings, fitness trends, etc.
If you needed another reason to get your daily steps in, science just handed you one. A new study shows that walking daily can reduce the risk of cognitive decline — especially among those with a genetic predisposition for Alzheimer’s disease. Almost 3,000 participants between the ages of 70 and 79 reported their daily walking habits over ...
A four-day workweek with no reduction in pay improves both workers’ health and overall job performance and satisfaction, according to a new study. Working norms were reshaped by the COVID-19 pandemic five years ago, making remote work a necessity for some amid lockdowns. But it also exposed widespread burnout and disengagement among workers across most markets. In ...
The summer surge of COVID-19 is here, with data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showing increases across much of the country. In its latest report, the CDC said the number of cases is now growing or likely growing in at least 26 states and Washington, D.C. COVID-related emergency room visits for young kids ...
Hitting that daily protein quota is a must, but how are you doing on your antioxidant game? Often found in fruits and veggies, antioxidants are key to keeping your immunity up and maintaining long-term health. “Antioxidants play a huge role in disease prevention and healthy aging,” says Michael Ednie, MD, RD, a doctor and registered dietitian. “They’ve ...
Staying awake to watch “just one more episode” is a classic excuse for delaying bedtime. And with popular shows like Peacock’s “Love Island” airing almost every night as the drama unfolds live, there’s more pressure to finish the latest episode and to engage in conversation with others the next day. In addition to making us sleepier ...
The Trump administration appears to be expanding RSV vaccinations to some adults starting at age 50, down from 60, following the advice of a recently fired panel of government vaccine advisers. The decision appears on a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention webpage but as of Wednesday wasn’t on the agency’s official adult immunization schedule. RSV, ...
Summer heat has swept the U.S., with warnings issued across the East Coast and Midwest. In addition to putting stress on the body, hot weather can also take a toll on the brain and mental health. Dr. Jace Reed, director of emergency psychiatry at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, emphasized in an interview with Fox News Digital ...
Taking longer walks could actually improve back pain, according to a new study. Researchers in Norway investigated how chronic low back pain, a “prevalent and costly condition,” could be reduced by regular physical activity, including accessible walking. The study, published in the journal JAMA Network Open, measured daily walking volume and walking intensity among more than 11,000 ...
A common pantry staple may be the secret to lowering cholesterol levels, according to a new study. Researchers at the Illinois Institute of Technology found that chickpeas, also called garbanzo beans, can have cholesterol-lowering qualities. Participants who consumed a cup of chickpeas daily for 12 weeks experienced a significant reduction in their elevated cholesterol levels. The ...
As people age, their bones naturally weaken, creating a higher risk of fractures and other injuries. This condition, often referred to as osteoporosis, occurs more frequently and earlier in women due to menopause-induced bone loss and lower bone mass, according to Healthline. Osteoporosis can often lead to complications such as chronic pain, disability and premature death in ...