The Surprising Number of Daily Steps That Could Sharpen Your Mind
Step aside, feel-good myth. This widely recommended goal of 10,000 steps daily is actually a 60-year-old marketing misconception. We now know that significantly fewer daily steps – 2,300 to 7,000 – help strengthen the heart and blood vessels and reduce…
This graph shows how fast Ebola is spreading
The Ebola virus is spreading at an unprecedented rate this year. In the first five months since the outbreak began in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the World Health Organization (WHO) reported 9,415 confirmed cases and 4,536 deaths in the…
Golden Retriever Puppy Spots His Four-Legged Friends at the Bookstore and Tries to “Self-Regulate” His Emotions
Parade Pets and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Puppies have difficulty controlling their emotions. They can be like toddlers, where they react instantly to their environment, whether it is considered acceptable behavior or not. Yet…
Women hope annual health checks will improve PMS diagnosis and care – BBC
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Spending 30 minutes less on this activity each day reduces the risk of several cancers, researchers say
Want to bookmark your favorite articles and stories to read or view later? Start your independent membership today. Join us today Already a member? Log in Americans’ sedentary lifestyle increases their risk of several types of cancer, but an…
Norovirus outbreak confirmed at metro area elementary school with approximately 85 cases reported
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) – Health officials have confirmed a norovirus outbreak at Bentwood Elementary School after approximately 85 cases were reported over the past week. The Johnson County Department of Health and Environment said two cases were…
Geese and ducks found dead in pond prompt health warning
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC — A public health advisory has been issued at a park in North Charleston, South Carolina, after ducks and geese were found dead in a pond. The North Charleston Police Department has issued an advisory regarding Quarterman’s…
Pennsylvania sounds the alarm on congenital measles
A new health alert of the Pennsylvania Department of Health is warning doctors about congenital measles, a disease once extremely rare in the United States. But now that dozens of pregnant Pennsylvania women have contracted measles during the…
Taking 3,000 steps a day may protect against Alzheimer’s disease
Forget 10,000. According to a study, taking just 3,000 steps each day is enough for older adults to protect themselves against Alzheimer’s disease. This disease is the most common type of dementia, an umbrella term describing conditions and…
How to Tell If You’re Taking Too Many Supplements, According to an Expert
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Supplements are a daily wellness habit for many Americans, but experts caution that more is not always better. Some common nutritional supplements include zinc for immune function, ashwagandha for stress…