What will the US election mean for older adults' (mental) health?
Briana Mezuk, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, as well as the co-director of the University’s Center for Social Epidemiology and Population Health. In this opinion piece, she…
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Sadie Robertson Says Her Eating Disorder Developed After She Was Body Shamed for Gaining Weight
Sadie Robinson’s struggle with an eating disorder — which she first opened up about in 2017 — started after she was body shamed following her stint on Dancing with the Stars. While the Duck Dynasty star, 23, lost weight during…
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Rebel Wilson Has Around 15 Lbs. to Go Before ‘Reaching Her Goal’ Weight, Says Source
Rebel Wilson is closing in on her goal weight during her “year of health”! The Pitch Perfect star, 40, has just over a dozen pounds to go, a source close to the actress tells PEOPLE. “She’s been working harder than…
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Scientists map genes controlling immune system ‘brakes’
Unlike most T cells, which launch immune responses against foreign molecules, regulatory T cells are the peacekeepers of the human immune system, damping down inflammatory reactions when they’re not needed. Now, researchers at Gladstone Institutes, in collaboration with scientists at…
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Saudi Arabian Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital – Al Khobar achieves EMRAM Stage 6
Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia has been awarded Stage 6 on the EMRAM by HIMSS. EMRAM, or the Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model, measures the adoption and maturity of a health facility’s inpatient EMR capabilities…
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From San Diego to Italy, study suggests wisdom can protect against loneliness
Over the last few decades, there has been growing concern about loneliness across all ages, particularly in middle-aged and older adults. Loneliness, defined as feeling isolated or not having an adequate number of meaningful personal connections, is consistently associated with…
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Canada extends ban on international travelers
Canada on Wednesday extended a ban on non-essential international entries until the end of October as the country was gripped by a surge in coronavirus cases. The extension comes amid a second wave of infections caused in part by the…
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World Vegetarian Day: Include these nutrient-rich foods in your diet
Ensure you have these foods in your diet to stay healthy Every year, World Vegetarian Day is observed on October 1 to create awareness about the health benefits of living a vegetarian lifestyle. The day, founded in 1977 by the…
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Donald Glover Reveals He Welcomed His Third Child During Coronavirus Pandemic: 'It Was Nuts'
Surprise! Donald Glover is a dad again! The Atlanta creator, 37, welcomed a son named Donald during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, he revealed in a GQ interview with actress Michaela Coel published on Wednesday. The child is the third for…
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How to sleep: A supplement which increases production at night to help you sleep better
Sleep is not an easy process for many and with one of the most tumultuous years experienced ever, sleep can be almost impossible for some. According to numerous studies and research, taking melatonin supplements can help not only for you…
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