Health

We’ve all met them. The 72-year-old who seems to carry light around with them. The woman at the farmer’s market with laugh lines and glowing skin who looks like she’s aging in reverse. The grandfather who’s more energetic than his thirtysomething kids. Yes, genetics matter. But psychology suggests there’s more going on than DNA. People who remain radiant and youthful …

Getting the shingles vaccine could lower your risk of a heart attack or stroke by as much as 20%, according to the first study of its kind. Shingles is a common condition affecting millions worldwide that causes a painful rash and can lead to serious problems such as deafness, long-lasting pain and blindness. It is more likely to cause serious …

Ultra-processed diet decreases male sex hormones, new study suggests  The Washington Post Agriculture is the answer to America’s junk food crisis  Fox News Some ultraprocessed foods are better for you than others, according to new science advisory  The Globe and Mail The anti-UPF diet: Why everyone’s talking about the MPD — and how to get the most out of it  standard.co.uk Beyond the Hype: …

Can A ‘Cortisol Cocktail’ Really Reduce Stress And Boost Energy?  Study Finds What is a cortisol cocktail? The latest wellness trend  The Independent Fad or Fact? The truth about the viral “Cortisol Cocktail”  OSF HealthCare I Drank The ‘Cortisol Cocktail’ Every Day For A Week To Lower My Stress Levels—Here’s What Happened  MSN Could a ‘cortisol cocktail’ really reduce stress and boost energy?  RNZ Source …

Federal health officials have dramatically scaled back a program that has tracked food poisoning infections in the U.S. for three decades. The Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network, known as FoodNet, has cut required monitoring to just two pathogens that cause infections, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That’s down from eight. Under the change, which began …

Public health officials in California have issued an alert after a Lake Tahoe resident tested positive for the plague. “Plague is naturally present in many parts of California, including higher elevation areas of El Dorado County,” Kyle Fliflet, the acting director of public health for El Dorado County, said in a statement. “It’s important that individuals take precautions for themselves …

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Hydrate Medical is expanding its services to offer ketamine therapy one day a week, according to a news release. Ketamine therapy will be administered by Keith Parris, an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, every Tuesday. “Hurricane anniversaries often bring a resurgence of emotional distress, anxiety, and trauma-related symptoms. In areas like Asheville and the surrounding mountain communities, …

It seems everywhere we look on our social feeds, everyone is donning a weighted vest or packing their rucksacks for their walks in pursuit of a low(er) form of exercise intensity. It turns out that whether you prefer to don a rucksack (see: ‘rucking’) or walk in a weighted vest, semantics aside, carrying things over long distances is a killer …

The American Heart Association (AHA) has recently updated its blood pressure guidelines for 2025, which emphasises lifestyle modifications through weight reduction. The reduction of body weight by 5% or more, leads to substantial blood pressure improvements and heart health benefits for diabetic patients. Let’s find out more… New Blood Pressure guidelines overview According to new guidelines, adults must have blood …

Guest column | I’m a dermatologist. Here’s what the latest science says about eczema.  The Washington Post Source link