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.
Just a few minutes a day could make a big difference in your blood pressure, according to a new study published in Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association. Researchers at University College London (UCL) and the University of Sydney evaluated how small bursts of exercise impacted people’s blood pressure. A total of 14,761 participants ...
With the presidential election just hours away, many Americans are feeling uncertain and anxious — but for many, the mental health impacts have been felt for weeks or even months. A recent national survey by AMFM, a residential mental health treatment system based in California, analyzed the anxiety levels of 2,000 Americans during an election year. Nearly 22% ...
Halloween is a fun-filled holiday that’s best known for the deluge of candy. Between trick-or-treating and Halloween parties, it can be tough to moderate kids’ intake of sweets and treats. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Dr. Dyan Hes, medical director at Corcorde Pediatrics of Northwell Health in New York City, shared that while she’s a “big ...
Rucking, a fitness activity that’s growing in popularity, is much simpler than it might sound. Inspired by a military training exercise, it involves walking while carrying a heavy load — usually in a backpack — to reap a number of health benefits. As the weather cools down, adding weight to your fall walk or hike can enhance your ...
As prices for Ozempic have risen in recent months, many people may be seeking cheaper alternatives for managing diabetes or weight loss. Some doctors, along with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), are warning of the potential risks of using “knock-off brands” of semaglutides, which belong to the GLP-1 class of medications. Dr. Brett Osborn, ...
Restful sleep could be a few squats away. Participating in evening exercise could help promote better rest at night, according to new research published in the journal BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine. In particular, short bouts of resistance or strength training at night — including exercises like squats, calf raises and standing knee raises — were found ...
During fall, pumpkins become a popular household decoration. They are often carved, decorated and displayed for passers-by, but did you know they could be carved and put right on your dinner plate, too? Pumpkin is often used in treats such as cookies, pies, cheesecakes and as a flavoring in sugary drinks. It can also be ...
The fall festivals that lie ahead this year not only serve up festive fun — they also serve up some healthy and delicious dishes for everyone. Autumn, which officially begins on Sept. 22 this year, is a wonderful time to take advantage of fresh produce that can provide essential vitamins and health benefits, medical experts advise. ...
There are lots of good reasons to exercise that have nothing to do with weight loss. Now, science has found yet another one: It turns out that a regular exercise habit can make your fat tissue healthier. And that, in turn, keeps you healthier. To find out how exercise impacts fat tissue, researchers at the University ...
During fall, pumpkins become a popular household decoration. They are often carved, decorated and displayed for passers-by, but did you know they could be carved and put right on your dinner plate, too? Pumpkin is often used in treats such as cookies, pies, cheesecakes and as a flavoring in sugary drinks. It can also be ...