Train Happy author, podcast host and PT Tally Rye joins Happiful’s podcast to talk about building a positive relationship with exercise and how intuitive movement can help Tally Rye knows all too well how diet culture and ‘fitspo’ mentality can permeate our thinking. As a result, she’s harnessed her own lived experience, training and extensive
Month: November 2021
The subject matter of singer/songwriter Aimee Mann’s new album “Queens of the Summer Hotel” conveys the plight of women suffering from disaffection due to the sexism of the male-dominated psychiatric profession in the 1960s. The song “Give Me Fifteen” epitomizes the prevailing medical culture — a brash male doctor boasting of his ability to diagnose
Adding anti-inflammatory corticosteroids to antibiotics for certain pediatric throat and ocular infections may have some benefit, according to results from two recent database studies, but their benefit remains unclear. Using steroids in this setting is a practice many pediatricians consider, although no clear guidance exists. Drawing on data from a registry of 51 free-standing children’s
Over the last decade, global coffee production nearly doubled, making coffee one of the most popular beverages in modern society. Given its popularity, any health advantages could have a significant impact on public health. According to a recent study, 16 percent of Americans are aware of the benefits of coffee use, while 66 percent limit their
I don’t know what’s worse: the alarm blaring at 5 a.m., filling me with workout dread, or the anxiety that tends to creep in at the end of the day after I’ve failed to squeeze in some exercise. I love working out, but sometimes it’s so hard to find that sweet spot in the day
During the first 9 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers did not find a significant difference in the number of new cancer diagnoses in Canadian children compared with before the pandemic, according to a study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.210659. “Our findings suggest that among children in Canada, cancer diagnosis was not
A traveller receives a test for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at a pre-departure testing facility, as countries react to the new coronavirus Omicron variant, outside the international terminal at Sydney Airport in Sydney, Australia, November 29, 2021. Loren Elliott | Reuters The European Union could approve a Covid-19 shot against the new omicron variant within
A recent Mayo Clinic study conducted on pregnant women with mild to moderate coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has suggested that therapeutic monoclonal antibodies targeting severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike proteins are effective and safe for both mothers and infants. Study: Outcomes of Anti-Spike Monoclonal Antibody Therapy in Pregnant Women with Mild to
Spot the signs, and address gambling addiction before it gets out of hand The gambling industry in the UK is colossal, with The Gambling Commission’s most recent published statistics showing that gambling companies had a total gross yield of £5.9 billion between April and September 2020. The feeling of winning is pleasurable and addictive, something
Last month’s breaking news that the kidney of a pig functioned normally when attached for 54 hours to the body of a brain-dead patient was hailed as an eventual solution for more than 100,000 people nationwide who are waiting for life-saving organs. While xenotransplantation, or animal-to-human transplantation, has been undergoing study and experimentation for quite
When skies were blue and air pollution was reduced during stay-at-home lockdowns in the United States at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, fewer ST-elevation myocardial infarctions (STEMI) occurred, a new study suggests. The researchers examined the link between air pollution and STEMI in 29 US states from January 1, 2019 to April 30, 2020,
Now that the World Health Organization (WHO) has classified omicron as a variant of concern, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is strongly encouraging everyone to follow its prevention strategies to hamper the possible spread of the virus in the country. Variant Of Concern After carefully assessing the specific mutations and behavior of the
Taking care of a loved one who is ill is probably one of the biggest challenges any of us will ever face. And so often caregivers are on their own—doing it alone without help or guidance. Thirty-six percent of family caregivers describe their situation as highly stressful according to a report by AARP and the
Andrew McLindon may be retired, but his days of work are far from over. Except this time, his job is solely from the goodness of his heart. McLindon creates and donates custom bicycles for kids with special needs. The first bike he created was for a family friend 13 years ago, and today, he has
Saliva samples are easy to obtain and useful for measuring antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 in children, which could facilitate epidemiological surveillance in school settings. The study, a collaboration between the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), an institution supported by “la Caixa” Foundation, and the Hospital Sant Joan de Déu (HSJD), followed over 1,500 children who
In an effort to stop the spread of SARS-CoV-2, widespread lockdowns have often been used in many countries. These lockdowns not only reduced the spread of the virus, but have also saved lives. These types of restrictions, however, are not a long-term solution and can have far reaching effects not only on the economy, but
While much of the media focus is currently on the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the winterly influenza pandemic could be one of the deadliest in history, especially as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. As a result, researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine have been investigating the potential value of a new vaccine candidate. Study:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle Walensky gives her opening statement during the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions hearing on “Next Steps: The Road Ahead for the COVID-19 Response” on Capitol Hill in Washington, November 4, 2021. Elizabeth Frantz | Reuters The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday strengthened
A novel triplet regimen led to improved outcomes and was well tolerated in previously untreated patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL), a phase II trial found. After a median follow-up of 25.8 months, the Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor zanubrutinib (Brukinsa) combined with obinutuzumab (Gazyva) and venetoclax (Venclexta) resulted in
An ongoing remote digital care program to manage hypertension and hypercholesterolemia delivered by non-physicians can be effective, results from the first 10,000 patients demonstrate. Lead investigator Alexander J. Blood, MD, reported these study findings in a late-breaking session at the virtual American Heart Association (AHA) 2021 Scientific Sessions. Researchers delivered promising interim results in 5000
There are a ton of different mattresses in today’s market, so it wouldn’t be surprising to hear that you feel a little overwhelmed by the multitude of choices out there. Regardless of what kind of sleeper you are, though – a side sleeper, a back sleeper, a stomach sleeper, or a combo sleeper – The BitBag team has
On Nov. 26, Kamila Valieva began the 2021 Rostelecom Cup, the last 2021–22 ISU Grand Prix event ahead of next month’s finals, with the highest-scoring short program (87.42) in women’s figure skating history — according to NBC Sports, this technically means since 2018 due to scoring changes. Then, the next day, she tallied the highest
18-year-old Adam Wright sat up straight and smiled, his navy blue graduation robe flowing down the sides of his wheelchair. As they entered the cafeteria of Rogers High School in Rogers, Arkansas, Wright and his family were greeted with a wave of love and celebration. Inside, the walls of the school cafeteria were decorated with
When the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which is the virus responsible for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), first spread across the globe, many governments were forced to enact costly and restrictive measures to reduce the transmission. These measures often consisted of mandatory mask-wearing, the closing of public spaces, and even full lockdowns/stay-at-home
Passengers queue at check-in desks ahead of flights in the departures area of Schipol Airport in Amsterdam on October 16, 2021. EVERT ELZINGA | AFP | Getty Images Dutch border police have said they’ve arrested and detained a couple who left a coronavirus quarantine hotel and were trying to leave the country. The couple, a
This episode kicks off with a wild ride: How one journalist nearly got roped into a scam. While hunting for a new health insurance plan, award-winning journalist Mitra Kaboli got an offer that seemed too good to be true — and seemed to be coming from her current insurer. She was skeptical and, it turns
Our Flame of Hope Awards are an annual celebration of our most dedicated volunteers and supporters, many of whom have powerful personal reasons for going above and beyond to support our pioneering science. In this article, we hear from this year’s Philanthropy category award winners, who tell us why they’ve devoted time, effort and millions
They’ve been making our lives easier all year, and now is our opportunity to give back to those in the service industry It’s the season of giving, and also a time to reflect on the things that we are most grateful for. Throughout the year, there are people who make our everyday lives run a
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