As we age, it becomes more and more important to stay in shape both physically and mentally. For seniors, there are many ways to stay active and fit, whether it’s going to the gym, taking a walk around the block, or simply doing some light stretching at home. But did […]
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A new study using a global online survey demonstrates that COVID-19 stay-at-home orders resulted in a dramatic increase in unhealthful lifestyle changes. According to the study — which appeared in the journal Obesity — there were significant increases in sedentary leisure behaviors, declines in physical activity, and increases in anxiety […]
Medical News Today has interviewed Prof. Cheryl Giscombé, an expert on stress-related health disparities among African Americans, about a source of pressure that many African American women experience: the obligation to project an image of strength or that of fulfilling a ‘superwoman’ role. Share on PinterestMany African American women find […]
In the wake of the Black Lives Matter protests, we zoom in on police violence as a leading cause of death among young Black men in the United States. This Special Feature looks at some of the ways in which police use of force affects the mental and physical health […]
A new study provides the best available evidence for key ways of reducing SARS-CoV-2 transmission. A new meta-analysis, which brings together a significant amount of research on SARS-CoV-2 and related coronavirus protection, provides the best available evidence for physical distancing, mask use, and eye protection. Until randomized controlled trials are […]
After the time I’ve spent managing a gentleman’s membership, I could write a guide about what occurs behind the scenes, things that people don’t find out about and may’t even think about. I’ve taught myself what it means to be committed to one thing, I’ve confirmed to myself that I […]