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SAMHSA Releases Annual National Survey on Drug Use and Health  SAMHSA (.gov) Source link

A big new study finds that diet, exercise and other lifestyle changes can significantly enhance the health of aging brains. J Studios/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption J Studios/Getty Images Scientists have unveiled the strongest evidence yet that a combination of diet, exercise, and brain training can improve thinking and memory in older Americans. A study of more than 2,100 …

The flagship health journal published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has grown quiet this year, and a report from MedPage Today indicates that a variety of actions by the Trump administration may be to blame for hamstringing the critical resource. Most strikingly, sources told MedPage that the journal’s scientific articles must now obtain clearance for publication from …

The American Medical Association is expressing “deep concern” after a report that Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy may be planning to remove all members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. The task force, also known as the USPSTF, is a panel of independent medical experts whose recommendations help guide insurance companies and doctors’ decisions about a range of …

Hello, Yahoo readers! My name is Kaitlin Reilly, and I’m rounding up the best health and wellness tips from across the internet this week. One small thing you can do this week to bring some joy to your summer? Lean in to play. A 2013 Swiss study found that playful adults were happier, more satisfied in their lives and even …

Did you know that gum disease has been linked to worse heart health? Harvard Health says we aren’t sure whether the link exists because the same bacteria that affect the connective tissue also get into people’s hearts, or if inflammation is the problem. They also suggest that the issue might lie in a lifestyle factor like smoking, which affects both …

Cluster of Legionnaire’s disease cases found in NYC as health officials on alert  AOL.com Legionnaires’ disease outbreak with 5 cases reported in Central Harlem in NYC  ABC7 New York Cluster of Legionnaire’s disease cases found in NYC has health officials on alert  New York Post Legionnaires’ disease cluster in Central Harlem under investigation, health officials say  CBS News Cluster Of Potentially Deadly Pneumonia-Like Cases …

LUKA DONčIć KNOWS that you’re thinking he looks lean as heck now. That’s because he’s thinking the exact same thing. It’s an early morning in July in a quiet town in Croatia, and the five-time NBA All-Star is alone on a private basketball court, working out with trainer Anže Maček, midway through a 90-minute session that blends weight training, agility …

When you’re sick you’ll often produce more phlegm, and might notice it’s thicker or a different colour: white, green, yellow or maybe even brown. What can this phlegm – also called mucus, snot, sputum, catarrh and booger – really tell us about our health? Here’s what to look for, and when to see a doctor. What is phlegm? We all …

Oats are the No. 1 whole grain for better gut health, according to a gastroenterologist. Whole grains like oats pack important nutrients like dietary fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals. Oats benefit your gut by acting as a prebiotic, supporting immune health and increasing satiety. Whole grains are the MVP of the carbohydrate family. They pack important nutrients like dietary fiber, …