Search Result For: self care
Date: 2024/12/17 - 01:00
How a Healthy Breakfast Could Lower Your Cardiovascular Disease Risk
In a new study, people who consumed between 20% and 30% of their daily energy intake at breakfast and ate higher quality foods showed improvements in waist circumference, triglycerides, and HDL (good) cholesterol levels.
Date: 2024/12/16 - 23:32
Getting at Least 5,000 Steps a Day Could Improve Depression, Mood
A new study suggests walking at least 5,000 steps per day can help reduce depression symptoms. When step counts reached at least 7,500 per day, researchers observed a 42% decrease in depression. Some benefits were observed with as few as 1,000 daily steps.
Date: 2024/12/14 - 02:00
‘Holding Space’ Is More Than a Viral Meme, It’s a Healthy Practice. Here’s Why
Journalist Tracy E. Gilchrist’s mention of “holding space” during an interview with “Wicked” co-stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo may have sparked a million memes, but experts say “holding space” is a healthy practice that can boost your well-being and overall health. Here’s how.
Date: 2024/12/14 - 00:32
Cervical Cancer Screening Includes New Self-Collection Method for HPV Testing
For the first time, cervical cancer screening guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force include self-collection of HPV samples for females starting at age 30, which could help make screening more accessible.
Date: 2024/12/12 - 21:32
Colon Cancer Is Driven by Inflammation, Poor Diet — Here's What to Eat Instead
Researchers say chronic inflammation raises a person’s risk of developing colorectal cancer as well as suppresses the body’s ability to fight the disease. The Western diet, which is high in ultra-processed foods, is a major cause of chronic inflammation.
