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health-and-wellness2 days ago•9 min saved

Playtime Pays Off: Kids Who Game Often Shine Academically

A Columbia University study of 3,195 children aged 6–11 found that those who played video games more than five hours per week had higher odds of strong intellectual functioning (1.75x) and greater overall school competence (1.88x) after adjusting for demographics. They were also more socially integrated with peers and had fewer relationship problems, with no significant increase in mental health issues. Experts caution against overinterpreting the findings and emphasize moderating screen time, but the study suggests gaming may confer cognitive and social benefits that merit further investigation.

via YourTango|

#children #health-and-wellness #intelligence

health-and-wellness12 days ago•4 min saved

Grief on the Main Stage: How My Dad's Death Led Me to SXSW's Wellness Conversation

A reporter shares how the deaths of loved ones—especially his father from Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease—propelled him into writing about loss, then moderating a SXSW panel on grief as a ‘new wellness frontier,’ learning that grief is non-linear and that open dialogue with experts and peers can illuminate the path forward.

via USA Today|

#death #death-doulas #grief

health-and-wellness17 days ago•5 min saved

Cyrus family reunion on Hannah Montana anniversary signals healing

Miley Cyrus welcomed her father Billy Ray onto her Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special for an emotional reunion that underscores how long-running family drama can impact mental health, with experts noting the importance of therapy, processing emotions, and building identity beyond the family."

via USA Today|

#billy-ray-cyrus #family-dynamics #hannah-montana

health-and-wellness23 days ago•7 min saved

Late-Blooming Mamas: More Women Becoming First-Time Moms in Their 40s

More women are becoming first-time moms in their 40s as birth rates fall for younger ages and edge up for older groups; the piece follows Alicia Grez, who had a baby at 40 after years of not wanting kids and now wants a second, alongside others like Sarah Kaufman (42) and Sherita Coardes (44) who timed or embraced late motherhood. Experts note age-related fertility declines and higher miscarriage risk, but options like egg freezing and careful planning can help; decisions are driven by finances, partnerships, and career goals, and for many 40-something moms the delay brings stability—even if it may limit how many children they ultimately have.

via USA Today|

#egg-freezing #family-planning #fertility

health-and-wellness23 days ago•7 min saved

Israel faces measles death as vaccination effort tightens

Following the death of a 17-year-old unvaccinated boy amid Israel’s measles outbreak, the Health Ministry urges vaccination and cautions unvaccinated individuals and parents of infants who have received one dose to avoid large gatherings in outbreak areas. The outbreak has caused 17 deaths since April 2025, most among unvaccinated children and infants and is largely concentrated in ultra-Orthodox communities. The ministry reiterates the vaccination schedule (one and six years old) with a second dose at 1.5 years in high-risk areas and recommends extra vaccines for traveling infants.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#health-and-wellness #health-ministry #israel

health-and-wellness24 days ago•266 min saved

Skip This Morning Sugar Hit, Dietitians Say for Steadier Energy

Dietitians say a balanced breakfast with protein, fiber and healthy fats stabilizes blood sugar and keeps you full through the morning; avoid high-sugar, ultra-processed or refined-carb breakfasts (like donuts or sugary cereals) as they cause insulin spikes and energy crashes. Opt for meals like eggs or Greek yogurt with berries and nuts, oats with fruit and nut butter, and healthy fats from avocado or olive oil, plus whole grains and fortified dairy or plant milks to boost nutrients. Reducing morning sugar can lead to steadier energy and fewer cravings.

via AOL.com|

#blood-sugar #breakfast #dietitians

health-and-wellness1 month ago•9 min saved

Five Science-Backed Perks of Growing a Beard

A health and wellness piece cites five science-backed benefits of growing a beard: it can block 90–95% of UV radiation, help slow the skin-aging process, prevent skin infections by avoiding shaving, filter out allergens to ease allergies (with a moustache aiding the filtration), and keep facial airways warmer to potentially shorten the duration of colds and flu.

via YourTango|

#aging #allergies #beards

health-and-wellness1 month ago•65 min saved

Perimenopause Can Begin in Your 30s or 40s, Often Showing Up as Fatigue and Sleep Changes

A Flo Health–Mayo Clinic study of 17,000 women across 158 countries finds that many experience fatigue, exhaustion, sleep disturbances, mood changes, and digestive issues during the perimenopause transition—even before classic hot flashes—while some symptoms cluster in the 30s and 40s. The research highlights a widespread knowledge and diagnostic gap, especially in the US, where symptoms are often attributed to stress or burnout and care is fragmented with limited menopause training. Experts urge tracking menstrual changes alongside mood, sleep, temperature regulation, and digestion, and seeking medical advice early to improve quality of life and potentially prevent longer-term risks such as osteoporosis.

via BuzzFeed|

#fatigue #health-and-wellness #hormonal-changes

health-and-wellness1 month ago•3 min saved

Inside a Cardiologist's Heart-Healthy Daily Menu

A veteran cardiologist outlines his daily meals—egg-white breakfast with milk, protein-rich lunches loaded with vegetables, and green-vegetable, lean-protein dinners—with occasional treats. He emphasizes whole, minimally processed foods to support heart health and stable blood sugar, aligning with dietary guidelines and practical choices to curb ultra-processed foods.

via USA Today|

#cardiology #diet #health-and-wellness

health-and-wellness1 month ago•3 min saved

Northwestern Leads Chicago Trio Among Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals 2026

Three Chicago-area hospitals—Northwestern Memorial Hospital (No. 61), Rush University Medical Center (No. 130), and the University of Chicago Medical Center (No. 135)—made Newsweek’s World's Best Hospitals 2026 list, joining Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic among the top ranks; the selections are based on expert recommendations, hospital quality metrics, patient experience data, and PROMs (patient-reported outcome measures).

via NBC 5 Chicago|

#health-and-wellness #newsweek #northwestern-memorial-hospital

health-and-wellness1 month ago•9 min saved

Aging Teeth, Broken System: Why Senior Dental Care Breaks the Bank

Through a personal toothache, the columnist shows that Medicare barely covers senior dental care and Medi-Cal reimbursements are limited, leaving many 65+ with high out-of-pocket costs, long delays, or no care at all; some travel to Mexico or Costa Rica for cheaper implants and crowns, while policy debates threaten to slash Medi-Cal funding, worsening access and driving preventable emergencies.

via Los Angeles Times|

#dental-insurance #health-and-wellness #health-policy

health-and-wellness1 month ago•22 min saved

Hypertension’s Hidden Toll: What High Blood Pressure Does to Your Body

Hypertension affects about half of US adults and often has no obvious symptoms, yet it quietly raises the risk of heart disease, kidney disease, stroke and other organ damage. Regular blood pressure checks and effective treatment can dramatically reduce these risks, underscoring the condition’s status as a leading preventable cause of death.

via The Washington Post|

#health-and-wellness #heart-disease #high-blood-pressure

health-and-wellness2 months ago•5 min saved

Inside a hormone-health expert’s anti-inflammatory grocery haul

A health writer follows a hormone-health expert as they assemble a shopping cart for an anti-inflammatory diet, explaining how chosen foods may influence inflammation and hormonal balance, and offering practical tips and product picks for readers seeking to align eating habits with hormonal health.

via The Globe and Mail|

#anti-inflammatory-diet #grocery-shopping #health-and-wellness

health-and-wellness2 months ago•49 min saved

Real-Life Steps People Used To Weather Their Darkest Times

A BuzzFeed Community post gathers 28 personal strategies people used to survive and recover from very dark periods, ranging from seeking professional help and medications to daily habits like walks, quality sleep, self-care routines, limiting social media, and reaching out to friends or family for support. The thread emphasizes small, actionable choices and supportive networks as catalysts for gradual improvement in mental health.

via BuzzFeed|

#crisis-support #depression #health-and-wellness

health-and-wellness2 months ago•5 min saved

Half of U.S. Adults Could Be Obese by 2035, New Projections Show

A UW-led JAMA study analyzing NHANES, BRFSS and Gallup data (over 11 million participants) projects obesity will reach about 126 million American adults, or 46.9%, by 2035, up from 42.5% in 2022. The study highlights stark disparities by race, gender and state—Black and Latino women and Latino men are among the most affected, including in California—driven by systemic inequalities in food access and healthcare. California’s Medi-Cal changes reducing coverage for obesity treatment add a new barrier, while state policies and local initiatives are cited as efforts to slow the rise.

via latimes.com|

#california #health-and-wellness #health-disparities