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Research suggests walking 7,000 steps daily offers the same health benefits as 10,000 steps. Walking a minimum of 7,000 steps can minimize the risk of early death by 47%. Increasing from 2,000 to 4,000 daily steps is linked to significant health gains. Take a walk, 10,000-step goal. A new study says you might be too demanding when it comes to …

Exposure to a toxic metal as far back as childhood could raise the risk of developing dementia later in life, a first-of-its-kind study suggests. Researchers in Canada studied more than 600,000 older US adults who were exposed as children to high levels of lead, a toxic metal linked to autism, infertility and cancer. They found people who grew up in …

If your goal is to lose weight, satisfying low-calorie breakfasts like these are just what you need to feel energized in the morning. Every serving of these dishes are high in protein, fiber or both, to help you feel full for longer and support healthy weight loss if that is your goal. From savory egg dishes to quick and nourishing …

This 30-day plan is set at 1,800 calories, with modifications for 1,500 and 2,000 calories per day. Each day provides at least 90 grams of protein and 30 grams of fiber—two nutrients that can promote satiety. This plan incorporates the principles of the Mediterranean diet, which is a nutrient-rich eating pattern with many health benefits. The Mediterranean diet as a …

Portland street medicine partnership provides care for some of city’s most vulnerable  The Portland Press Herald Beyond the stigma, Portland groups seek to help pregnant women struggling with addiction  KGW Nurses helping moms beat the odds: Nurse-Family Partnership reaches pregnant women battling addiction, stigma, and fear  chronicleonline.com Source link

The Number-1 Sign You’re Not Getting Enough Magnesium  AOL.com Source link

Key Questions Answered Q: What did this study reveal about sleep and health?A: An analysis of sleep data from over 88,000 people found that poor sleep patterns—especially irregular bedtimes and unstable circadian rhythms—were linked to elevated risk for 172 different diseases. Q: Which sleep traits were most harmful?A: Going to bed after 12:30 a.m. and having low sleep regularity significantly …

New research from Oregon Health & Science University suggests that long-term effects of COVID-19 may be far more common and slower to appear than previously believed. In a study published last week in PLOS Pathogens, scientists tracked a group of rhesus macaques infected with the delta variant of the coronavirus. The animals, all unvaccinated and previously unexposed to the virus, …

Three in five liver cancer cases globally could be prevented by reducing obesity and alcohol consumption and increasing uptake of the hepatitis vaccine, a study has found. The Lancet Commission on liver cancer found that most cases were preventable if alcohol consumption, fatty liver disease and levels of viral hepatitis B and C were reduced. The commission set out several …

Why are some of us so compelled to stare at unsettling photos and videos of things that we’d prefer not to see in real life? A bloody scene from Grey’s Anatomy, or a putrid peek at Dr. Pimple Popper squeezing pus-filled blemishes. It’s like we can’t help ourselves, even if our stomachs are churning. Some scientists believe it’s because viewing …