A low-carb, high-fat “keto-like” diet may be linked to higher levels of “bad” cholesterol and double the risk of cardiovascular events such as blocked arteries,…
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Heart-healthy habits linked to a longer life without chronic conditions
Share on PinterestA study found that heart-healthy lifestyle habits described in the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8, such as physical activity and quality sleep,…
Continue Reading....US Life Span Falling Behind Our Peer Countries
March 6, 2023 · 7:29 AM From NPR: The average life expectancy for Americans is shortened by over seven months [in 2021]according to new data…
Continue Reading....early intervention delays hurt kids; state Health Dep’t told to fix inequities for Black children
Too often, children who are referred for early intervention services face delays in getting the therapies they need, may not get all the recommended services,…
Continue Reading....Swapping kabsa for kale: Saudis embrace healthy eating | Health
Long partial to heavy lunchtime platters of meat and rice, Asim al-Shammari has recently turned to lighter fare from a self-described diet restaurant, swayed by…
Continue Reading....What is a borg? The drinking trend of experts warn is ‘dangerous’
At a time when the topics of sophisticated AI chatbots and biohacking are finding their way into everyday conversations, the word “borg” could easily refer…
Continue Reading....Half of the world will be obese by 2035, health organization predicts
Half the world will be overweight by 2035, a health group warns. [– The World Obesity Federation predicts over 4 billion people will be obese…
Continue Reading....Public health units across Ontario call on the province for more ‘sufficient’ funding
Ontario’s public health units are calling on the government to stop using one-time funding to bridge a gap it created four years ago, and to…
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