The mental health benefits of taking a walk are well documented. From getting some Vitamin D to breathing in fresh air, your time outdoors is doing much more beneath the skin than you may realize. While it’s great to get outside at any time, walking outdoors in the morning may be best for your overall […]
Researchers at the University of York are calling for more reliable methods for predicting which patients are at high risk of relapsing into depression following a period of recovery. At least half of patients recovering from depression will experience a relapse, but there are currently no evidence-based tools to help GPs or other healthcare professionals […]
A new study from the University of Bath School of Management, TED University in Turkey and Wayne State University in the United States has identified how to radically improve the delivery of chemotherapy treatment to cancer patients while reducing the burden on nursing staff with a new scheduling model. Dr. Melih Celik, senior lecturer at […]
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a major easing of coronavirus restrictions Monday, including the imminent resumption of 24-hour operations on the city subway. The announcement highlights how far the Big Apple, once the epicenter of the United States’s outbreak, has come in getting the virus under control. From May 19, percentage limits on occupancy […]
Being a good conversationalist isn’t about waxing poetic on your own accomplishments, interesting as your life may be (sorry, pal). It’s about asking good questions and actively listening to the other person’s answers. Depending on the scenario, you might want to ask some deep questions that help you get to know someone better. Other times, […]
A technology-packed tank top offers a simple, effective way to track astronauts’ vital signs and physiological changes during spaceflight, according to research being presented at the American Physiological Society annual meeting during the Experimental Biology (EB) 2021 meeting, held virtually April 27-30. By monitoring key health markers over long periods of time with one non-intrusive […]
We all know it’s coming. Old age is a phenomenon we all expect, that is, if we manage to live long enough to see the white hairs popping up. As a human race, we’ve made great strides forward in various fields like medicine, technology, education, and research. Researchers at UCLA have discovered that different parts […]
In years gone past, before the dawn of the modern man, survival was based purely on primal nature. In the modern world, thanks to evolution, civilization and the intricacies of technology, we don’t have to rely on animal instincts anymore. Brute force was a thing that was essential to our development as early humans. At […]
Management and outcomes of adults with atrial fibrillation are presented today at EHRA 2021, an online scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). The document is published in EP Europace, a journal of the ESC. Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm disorder, affecting more than 40 million people globally. Those with […]
KHN freelancer Christine Spolar discussed how during the pandemic the nation’s richest hospitals and health systems profited after accepting the lion’s share of the federal health care bailout grant with WESA’s “The Confluence” on Tuesday. Click here to hear Spolar on WESA Read “Despite Covid, Many Wealthy Hospitals Had a Banner Year With Federal Bailout” […]
