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Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

What's a Healthy Amount of Sleep? The Answer May Surprise You

The optimal amount of sleep varies by culture, not a universal eight hours.
Sleep recommendations should account for diverse cultural norms to improve health outcomes.
#healthcare
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
2 months ago

The Hidden Cost of Medicaid Cuts: Why the GOP's Budget Plan Would Be a Disaster for Hospitals - MedCity News

Proposed Medicaid cuts by House Republicans threaten healthcare access, especially for rural hospitals and underserved populations.
Healthcare
fromtime.com
2 weeks ago

Medicaid Expansions Saved Tens of Thousands of Lives, Study Finds

Cuts to Medicaid will cost lives; expansion reduces mortality rates significantly.
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
2 months ago

The Hidden Cost of Medicaid Cuts: Why the GOP's Budget Plan Would Be a Disaster for Hospitals - MedCity News

Proposed Medicaid cuts by House Republicans threaten healthcare access, especially for rural hospitals and underserved populations.
Healthcare
fromtime.com
2 weeks ago

Medicaid Expansions Saved Tens of Thousands of Lives, Study Finds

Cuts to Medicaid will cost lives; expansion reduces mortality rates significantly.
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Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Exercise can counter side-effects of cancer treatment, biggest review of its kind shows

Exercise counteracts negative side effects of cancer treatment and enhances overall quality of life.
Parenting
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

When your child is born could have a profound impact on their future health - and wealth

A child's date of conception may influence their metabolic health, weight, and athletic potential, as indicated by research findings.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Friday's Headlines: The Times Loves Sprawl Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The New York Times' article on suburban sprawl lacks consideration for negative consequences like car dependence.
Urbanism should be taken seriously by major publications, particularly in discussions about housing.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why We Need Soul Care, Not Just Mental Health Clinics

Structural neglect drives poor health outcomes in communities like 93706.
Mainstream mental health care often overlooks trauma's cultural and systemic roots.
Soul care reimagines healing as communal, centered in culture, connection, and dignity.
Exercise
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

This three-day-a-week diet leads to more weight loss than daily calorie counting: study

Intermittent fasting may be more effective for weight management than daily calorie counting.
Sustainability in dietary habits can aid in long-term weight loss efforts.
The obesity epidemic is increasingly linked to chronic health conditions.
The 4:3 regimen allows more dietary freedom while still promoting health.
History
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago

Medieval Skeletons Reveal Gendered Health Disparities in London - Medievalists.net

The study reveals enduring disparities in health outcomes influenced by gender, challenging previous research.
Wellness
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Your body on ultra-processed foods: Subtle weight gain, muscle loss, stubborn fat

Adding more high-volume foods to an ultra-processed diet may mitigate some negative health effects.
Early research indicates not all ultra-processed foods are equally detrimental.
fromFuturism
8 months ago

Surprising Study Finds Student Athlete Concussions Associated With Slightly Improved Cognitive Performance

Our findings suggest that there is something about playing sport[s], even though a person may experience concussion, that may be beneficial for long-term cognitive outcomes.
Health
fromNew York Post
9 months ago

No, Michael Bloomberg - black doctors don't offer better care to blacks than white ones

Michael Bloomberg's $600 million donation to historically Black medical schools aims to increase the number of Black doctors, but relies on the flawed premise that racial concordance alone improves health outcomes.
Medicine
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