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Why Sunlight Is Nature’s Antidepressant
Experts are finding that strict sun avoidance is counterproductive.
Somatic Therapy: When Healing Your Body Helps Heal Your Mind–Here’s How
Derived from the Greek word “soma,” which means body, somatic therapy encourages people to tune into physical sensations.
Cyclosporiasis: An Annual Summer Parasitic Infection–How to Protect Yourself
Cyclospora has a life cycle both outside in the environment and inside its hosts.
Just 4 Minutes of Daily Exercise Improved Function in Older Adults
Most guidelines call for 150 minutes of exercise a week, however, significant strides in physical health could be only 4 minutes away.
Craving a Cigarette? Exercise Could Help You Quit
A systematic review has found that short bursts of exercise can reduce cravings for up to 30 minutes and improve quit rates.
Infections From Diarrhea-Causing Parasite Soar Past 1,000 in Michigan
More than 300 infections have also been recorded in other states.
Ebola Outbreak Spreads to New Areas as Deaths Soar Past 600
The total number of confirmed cases in Congo is now up to 1,759, with 600 having died.
RFK Jr. Announces $281 Million for Addiction Treatment, Mental Health Programs
The funding includes $68.2 million to expand medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder.
PMOS: 1 in 8 Women Are Affected–Here Are the Causes
Renamed from PCOS to PMOS, the condition is now recognized as a complex endocrine disorder.
Chicken Is the Most-Eaten Meat–How to Maximize Its Benefits
Chicken’s health benefits reach far beyond protein, and it’s no surprise it’s the most popular meat.
Somatic Therapy: When Healing Your Body Helps Heal Your Mind–Here’s How
Derived from the Greek word “soma,” which means body, somatic therapy encourages people to tune into physical sensations.
PMOS: 1 in 8 Women Are Affected–Here Are the Causes
Renamed from PCOS to PMOS, the condition is now recognized as a complex endocrine disorder.
Depression May Be Caused by Inflammation. Here’s How
New research points toward a biologically distinct subtype of depression, and a common blood test that could identify it.
Moringa: An Ancient Superfood for Brain and Immune Health
Moringa is one of the world’s most nutrient-dense plants, with potential anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties.
