This Extremely Common Sleeping Behavior Is Never Normal
Not all snoring is harmful; it can be a normal part of aging. Loud snoring with gasping, pauses, and awakenings may indicate obstructive sleep apnea. [ more ]
Misconceptions about aging can impact health and longevity. Embrace preventive healthcare, brain stimulation, exercise at any age, and combat social isolation. [ more ]
The heart rate secret: what it reveals about our health from sleep and alcohol to fight or flight
Heart rate is an important indicator of health and can vary depending on factors such as age, gender, fitness level, and overall health.
Resting heart rate for adults is typically between 60 and 100 beats per minute, with athletes and very fit individuals potentially having rates below 60 bpm. [ more ]
AI gets scientists one step closer to mapping the organized chaos in our cells
Artificial intelligence in protein science advances predictions on molecular structures, potentially benefiting various fields from health to sustainability. [ more ]
Expert shares the 1 thing to do to combat parental burnout and loneliness
Parents can feel lonely despite being surrounded by family; transforming loneliness into aloneness through self-connection is crucial for healthy parent-child relationships. [ more ]
The Future of Playing Outside - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
Climate change is impacting children's ability to play outside due to escalating air pollution, heat waves, severe storms, and wildfires.
The deteriorating outdoor conditions caused by climate change are not only affecting children's play opportunities but also posing health risks related to poor air quality, extreme temperatures, and dangerous weather patterns. [ more ]
Could Magnesium and TikTok's 'Sleepy Girl Mocktail' Actually Help You Sleep?
The sleepy girl mocktail is a popular drink on TikTok that is said to help people fall asleep, but sleep experts argue that any benefits may be from a placebo effect.
The mocktail's star ingredient is magnesium, which is known to have various health benefits including improving sleep quality. [ more ]
California tightens rules on worker exposure to poisonous lead. 'The evidence is undeniable.'
California is tightening its rules on workplace exposure to lead for the first time in decades, making it a national leader in combatting lead poisoning.
The stricter regulations are based on evidence that workers can suffer health hazards from lead exposure below previous limits, and failing to act on this evidence has resulted in harm to workers.
The new standards aim to keep lead levels in the blood below 10 micrograms per deciliter and will go into effect in January. [ more ]
California's air pollution fight just got tougher: New EPA standards raise the bar on soot
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has tightened national standards for fine particulate matter, a form of air pollution linked to lung and heart disease.
The new standard lowers the acceptable limit to 9 micrograms per cubic meter, aiming to prevent thousands of premature deaths and improve the quality of life in disadvantaged communities. [ more ]
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is discharged from hospital, resuming full duties
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been released from the hospital and has resumed his full duties after his second stay since surgery for prostate cancer.
His bladder issue was not related to his cancer diagnosis and will have no effect on his excellent cancer prognosis. [ more ]
People are dying waiting for a house': how Australia's healthcare system leaves rough sleepers with nowhere to turn
Homelessness has a significant negative impact on a person's health, leading to increased stress levels, weakened immune systems, and higher mortality rates.
Suicide and overdose are major causes of death among the homeless, linked to the despair and hopelessness experienced in homelessness. [ more ]
Sarah Ferguson gives health update after second shock' cancer diagnosis
Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, has been diagnosed with skin cancer for the second time in a year, following her treatment for breast cancer last summer.
She is taking time for herself and is in good spirits, thanking wellwishers for their support.
She emphasized the importance of checking moles and urged readers to be diligent. [ more ]
Hockey's a sanctuary for a 12-year-old girl battling a rare disorder and liver failure. Here's what the Sharks did for her
Addison Kypreos, who has a skin disorder called Erythropoietic Protoporphyria (EPP), got the chance to meet her favorite hockey team, the San Jose Sharks.
Addison's condition causes acute photosensitivity to UV light, making it important for her to protect her skin from the sun. [ more ]