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11/02/2025

Do you ever feel like you have to work twice as hard to see results from exercise? New research shows women might actually get more health benefits from working out than men even with less effort! Discover how a little movement can make a big difference for women’s heart health.

Women benefit much more from exercise than men, reaping many more gains with considerably less work, a new study reports.With the same amount of exercise, women experience a three-fold reduction in their risk of death from

11/01/2025

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11/01/2025

Have you ever tried using self-affirmations to lift your mood or boost your confidence? New research suggests those positive phrases might do more than just sound good, they can actually improve happiness and well-being. Read on to see how a few kind words to yourself can make a real difference!

“I love myself unconditionally.”“I am worthy of love, joy and happiness.”“I am strong, capable and resilient.”“I breathe in relaxation and breathe out tension.”Self-affirmations might seem sappy, but they can they contrib...

10/31/2025

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10/31/2025

Would you know what to do if someone started choking right in front of you? New updated guidelines show simple, life-saving steps that anyone can use, whether it’s an infant, child, or adult. Learn how to be prepared when every second counts.

Want to be ready to respond if an adult starts choking on their food, or a child on some object they’ve swallowed?Updated guidelines are available that let people know just what to do if an infant, child or adult is choking — and it’s pretty much the same thing for everyo...

10/30/2025

Have you ever driven when you were so tired you could barely keep your eyes open? You’re not alone! Nearly half of U.S. adults admit to driving while drowsy, a risk that can be just as dangerous as drunk driving. Find out what experts say about staying safe and alert behind the wheel.

Nearly half of U.S. adults have driven while so tired it affected their ability to stay safe behind the wheel, a new survey finds, taking a risk that can be just as deadly as drunken driving.In an

10/29/2025

Have you ever wondered why some people with chronic pain keep moving while others struggle to stay active? A new study from the University of Portsmouth reveals that resilience, not pain level, may be the secret to staying active. Discover how building pain resilience could help you move more and feel better.

People with chronic pain who stay active may have one key advantage: Resilience.A new study from the University of Portsmouth in the U.K. found that one’s ability to cope with pain, also known as pain resilience, plays a bigger role in maintaining physical activity than the amount of...

10/28/2025

Have you ever worried about what’s really in your pet’s food? The FDA has announced recalls from Foodynamics and Raw Bistro due to possible salmonella contamination. Find out which products could be putting your furry friends at risk.

Pet food manufacturers Foodynamics and Raw Bistro are recalling several dog and cat food products because they may be contaminated with salmonella, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).Salmonella can make both pets and people sick. Humans can become infected after handl...

10/27/2025

Do you or someone you love struggle with epilepsy that doesn’t respond well to medication? A new study brings hope, showing that even those with “treatment-resistant” focal epilepsy may experience major improvements over time. Learn more about this encouraging breakthrough!

For the estimated one-third of people with focal epilepsy who don’t respond well to initial medications, new research offers significant reason for optimism. A study suggests that even those considered

10/26/2025

Did you know that introducing peanuts early in your baby’s diet may help prevent allergies later on? A new study shows that early peanut introduction has significantly reduced new allergy cases among children. Learn more about how this simple change is making a big difference for families everywhere!

Encouraging parents to introduce peanuts to their infants early has led to a significant drop in new allergy diagnoses, according to researchers at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.Their study —  published in the November issue of the journal

10/25/2025

Are you experiencing hot flashes, restless nights, or other menopause symptoms and wondering if estrogen therapy could help? New research suggests that starting estrogen earlier during perimenopause may lower the risk of breast cancer, heart attack, and stroke later on. Learn what experts are saying about the timing and benefits of hormone therapy.

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — For women weighing whether to use estrogen to manage hot flashes, sleep issues and other bothersome symptoms as menopause...

10/24/2025

Do you or your family enjoy grabbing a quick frozen breakfast burrito or wrap in the morning? You may want to check your freezer. Over 91,000 pounds of these products have been recalled due to possible Listeria contamination. Find out which ones are affected to help keep your household safe!

More than 91,000 pounds of frozen breakfast burritos and wraps distributed to food service institutions nationwide have been recalled due to possible Listeria contamination.The recall affects prepackaged frozen meals produced by M.C.I. Foods in California between Sept. 17 and Oct....