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President Donald Trump’s visit to the Federal Reserve this week produced some awkward soundbites. But body language experts think there were several nonverbal moments between Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell that spoke volumes. Even though presidents rarely visit the politically independent central bank, Trump on Thursday toured the building, which is being renovated. Trump and members of his administration have been publicly …

A new study has revealed that ‘highly intense’ grief can send you to an early grave. The findings come from a Danish study of 1,735 bereaved relatives, with an average age of 62, which looked at the link between mortality and intensity of grief. Researchers measured how intensely people experienced grief by using the Prolonged Grief-13 Scale. The bereaved with the highest …

To many, strength training is an intimidating term, conjuring up images of muscle-bound bodybuilders and sweat-scented gyms. But as ever-more research reinforces the practice’s many benefits, for those of all ages and fitness levels, a growing number of people are looking to try it out. If you fall into this camp, calisthenics – a kit-free training method which leverages your …

Protein has always been important, but it’s especially hot right now, and for good reason. It’s not just an essential macronutrient, but also the building blocks for muscle strength, metabolism, and so much more. Talk to almost any expert, and they’ll agree. ‘Protein is an essential nutrient for so many bodily processes,’ says Jessica Cording, RD, CDN, author of The …

The thought of getting in 10,000 steps while working a 9-5 or waking up before sunrise to workout may sound daunting to most people, despite knowing the importance of physical activity.  But now, experts suggest you may be able to get the benefits of walking without going on miles-long strolls. In fact, it could only take 30-second bursts, dubbed ‘micro-walks,’ …

There’s a lot of medical lingo that goes into talking about cholesterol and heart health, and, truth be told, it doesn’t have to be so confusing. As long as you make certain choices like adding the best foods for better cholesterol levels to your plate and following your doctor’s advice, you can make huge strides in keeping “bad” low-density lipoprotein …

LONDON — The European Medicines Agency has recommended authorizing a twice-yearly injectable drug aimed at preventing HIV, which scientists say could help end the virus’ transmission. In a statement on Friday, the EU drug regulator said its evaluations of lenacapavir, sold as Yeytuo in Europe by Gilead Sciences, showed the drug is “highly effective” and “considered to be of major …

Protein has always been important, but it’s especially hot right now, and for good reason. It’s not just an essential macronutrient, but also the building blocks for muscle strength, metabolism, and so much more. Talk to almost any expert, and they’ll agree. “Protein is an essential nutrient for so many bodily processes,” says Jessica Cording, RD, CDN, author of The …

A previously quiet fault line beneath North America is now feared to be a ticking time bomb, and experts warn it could unleash a devastating earthquake with no warning, shaking parts of the US. Canadian scientists have discovered that the Tintina Fault, located just 12 miles from Dawson City in the Yukon, has been silently building up underground pressure and …

The World Health Organization has issued an urgent call for action as cases of  chikungunya virus explode across the globe.  The chikungunya virus is spread primarily by the Aedes mosquito species and nearly half a million people became infected between 2004 and 2005 – leading to a worldwide epidemic. Chikungunya infections are most common in Asia, Africa and South America though more …