That was the easy part. The difficulty came when we consulted the manual, a palm-sized, two-page document.
Health & Wellness
Rise Seen in Use of Antibiotics for Conditions They Can’t Treat – Including COVID-19
Five year trend study shows rebound in inappropriate use after an early pandemic dip, and a need to tackle overuse in all patients during viral illness outbreaks
Five year trend study shows rebound in inappropriate use after an early pandemic dip, and a need to tackle overuse in all patients during viral illness outbreaks
Getting Ahead of Liver Cancer
Researchers hope identifying blood proteins may lead to earlier prediction of risk, increase treatment options
Researchers hope identifying blood proteins may lead to earlier prediction of risk, increase treatment options
My Happy Ending Surgery
Nobody plans a hip replacement for February 14th, right?
Nobody plans a hip replacement for February 14th, right?
The EPA Is Cracking Down on PFAS — But Not in Fertilizer
Farmers spread treated human waste on their crops. It's full of forever chemicals.
Farmers spread treated human waste on their crops. It’s full of forever chemicals.
Why Your Plans to Age in Place Need To Start Now
Most people aspire to it, but few people know how to position themselves for it—or that they need to start this decades in advance.
Most people aspire to it, but few people know how to position themselves for it—or that they need to start this decades in advance.
Heart Rate Zones Aren’t a Perfect Measure of Exercise Intensity, but Regularly Getting Your Heart Pumping Is Still Important for Fitness
As an exercise science researcher, I support the American College of Sports Medicine’s recommendation of a minimum of 150 minutes per week of moderate aerobic exercise, or 75 minutes per week of high-intensity exercise.
As an exercise science researcher, I support the American College of Sports Medicine’s recommendation of a minimum of 150 minutes per week of moderate aerobic exercise, or 75 minutes per week of high-intensity exercise.
Bird Flu Is Bad for Poultry and Dairy Cows. It’s Not a Dire Threat for Most of Us — Yet
A menagerie of other animals have been infected by H5N1, and at least one person in Texas.
A menagerie of other animals have been infected by H5N1, and at least one person in Texas.
45 Degrees North: One More Worry for Rural Elders and Caregivers
Whether aging in place is a choice or a necessity, rural elders can be particularly vulnerable to the impacts of severe weather and other disasters, natural or manmade. When every minute counts, it pays to be prepared.
Whether aging in place is a choice or a necessity, rural elders can be particularly vulnerable to the impacts of severe weather and other disasters, natural or manmade. When every minute counts, it pays to be prepared.
Can Stress Make You Sick?
Stress is the body’s response to challenges or demands. Various factors, including work, relationships, financial issues, or significant life changes, can trigger stress.
Stress is the body’s response to challenges or demands. Various factors, including work, relationships, financial issues, or significant life changes, can trigger stress.
Why Men Often Neglect Their Health (and What To Do About It)
Reasons millions of men intentionally neglect their health, and how you can help the man in your life.
Reasons millions of men intentionally neglect their health, and how you can help the man in your life.
Keto Diet Delays Alzheimer’s Memory Loss in Mice
A ketogenic diet significantly delays the early stages of Alzheimer’s-related memory loss in mice, according to a new study.
A ketogenic diet significantly delays the early stages of Alzheimer’s-related memory loss in mice, according to a new study.
Healthy At Any Age
How Online Chess is Boosting Seniors' Wellbeing
— Retirement can be a tricky time for many — nearly a quarter of adults over 65 are socially isolated, and many lack the mobility to travel outside the home to explore new activities. However, technology is opening new avenues for seniors to keep their minds agile (and have some fun). One pursuit that’s going down a…
Blood Mysteries in the Cold: Can Tech Assist Untangle Cryoglobulinemia?
ryoglobulinemia, a complicated sickness of the blood, has baffled scientific specialists for many years. Characterized through the presence of ordinary proteins within the blood that clump collectively at bloodless temperatures, it may wreak havoc at the frame, inflicting a cascade of symptoms starting from pores and skin lesions and fatigue to debilitating aches or even…
Playing Short Order Cook, Forcing Clean Plates May Sabotage Healthy Eating Habits in Kids
Many parents struggling with picky young eaters try different tactics to get their kids to eat healthy but should make sure they’re the right ones, experts say
Many parents struggling with picky young eaters try different tactics to get their kids to eat healthy but should make sure they’re the right ones, experts say
1 in 4 Americans Are Physically Inactive. Here’s How That Impacts You as You Age.
Guidelines by the CDC recommend "regular physical activity," encompassing more than just fitness and exercise.
Guidelines by the CDC recommend “regular physical activity,” encompassing more than just fitness and exercise.