A study conducted in the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, revealed that menopausal transition increases women’s body fat, especially in the waist area. Therefore, to alleviate the health risks related to fat accumulation, women are recommended in mid-life to pay special attention to good lifestyle habits—physical activity and…
Washington has taken a significant step toward expanding health and dental insurance coverage to nearly all residents, particularly those who are undocumented. The Washington Health Benefit Exchange, the state’s health insurance marketplace, on Friday submitted a waiver application that, if approved, allows states to bypass or change some Affordable Care Act requirements. If the federal…
Placeholder while article actions load Good morning, and happy Monday. I’m McKenzie Beard, your Health 202 researcher, filling in today for Rachel Roubein. Let’s dive in. On today’s edition: Some conservatives leaders are pushing to end abortion exceptions, and the federal government is trying to recoup $163 billion in unemployment pandemic fraud. But first… These…
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The purpose of this month’s column is to bring focus to mental health issues affecting youth that parents and caregivers need to be aware of, so they know where to turn for help if needed. Let’s start with some basics: Mental health includes our emotional, psychological and social wellbeing. It affects how we think, feel…
Hybrid school was associated with worse parental mental health, finds a Brown School study. Credit: Shutterstock While having a child attend a private school or school with above-average instructional quality was associated with better mental health of parents during the COVID-19 pandemic, hybrid school was associated with worse parental mental health, as was working from home, finds…
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A bill on the chopping block this week could impact health insurance prices for smokers and nonsmokers across Virginia. If the General Assembly overrides Governor Glenn Youngkin’s veto and the legislation is signed into law, it would ban insurance companies from charging tobacco users up to 50% more than nonsmokers beginning…
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Coming soon: a health center at Glenbrook South. The Glenbrook High Schools District 225 board on Monday heard Associate Superintendent R.J. Gravel outline a proposal for a health center in the school, to be staffed by an outside agency such as NorthShore University Health System, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital or Loyola University Medical Center. It…
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By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter (HealthDay) TUESDAY, May 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — “Fill your plate up with colorful fruits and veggies for heart health.” Such customized reminder texts may help folks who have had one heart attack avoid a second one, according to a new study out of Australia. “Texts provided reminders and additional…
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