Health

By Dave DeFuscoA Katz School study has found that while a mother’s exposure to traumatic experiences can hinder her child’s psychological development, strong family relationships and involvement in play and leisure activities can help lessen these negative effects.Published in the Journal of Child and Family Studies, the study, “Children’s Play and Leisure Engagements: The Effect … Read more

Kaiser mental health workers go on strike in Southern California over staffing, workloads  KXAN.comsource

Elderly brain hack: How a Cold War spy test boosts fitness and sharpness  Boing Boingsource

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson discussed topics concerning women’s health services and fibroids at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi and North Central Bronx’s “Health Conversations” event on Monday, Sept. 23, at MetroPlus Health’s headquarters at 25 E. Fordham Rd.Held both in-person and online through Facebook Live via NYC Health + Hospital/North Central Bronx’s Facebook page, … Read more

United Health Foundation  UnitedHealth Groupsource

LoginLoginAs an editor in the well-being space, I’m attuned to the basics of weight loss. Yet putting these habits into practice is always easier said than done—which is why I jumped on the chance to try Noom Weight.The unique weight management program focuses on psychological principles rooted in behavioral changes.Translation? Noom teaches you how to … Read more

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – Baptist Health is looking to help those in WAVE Country detect lung cancer early.Monday, they hosted a lung cancer education event on Breckenridge Lane.People could walk through a giant lung, learn more about the risk factors, and get information to help them quit smoking.“Hopefully, we can halt some damage that’s been … Read more

From eliminating the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to cutting Medicaid benefits, increasing Medicare Part D prescription drug prices and eliminating reproductive freedom nationwide, Donald Trump’s Project 2025 would have disastrous, deadly consequences on our country’s health care system.Project 2025 is the blueprint for Trump if he wins a second term. Written by many of his … Read more

The Biden Administration wants health insurance to cover all OTC contraception  KVNF Public Radiosource

LoginLoginDespite being located in the same general region of the body, our teeth and brain don’t seem like they’d be overly connected. That’s why this study linking poor oral health to poor brain health is making headlines—and it’s worth paying attention to. This research from the Yale School of Medicine—which will be presented at the upcoming … Read more