Sedentary work linked to 37% higher risk of insomnia-like symptoms, new study finds
By Julianna Bragg, CNN (CNN) — A restless night may leave you feeling tired at work, but what if your job is the very thing disrupting your…
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HEALTHY COLORADO: Wildfires and air pollution
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Wildfires are a sight that we in Colorado are, sadly, all too familiar with. They cause destruction to communities…
Continue ReadingThe US is in a steep decline of food enjoyment — which has impacts on health, data shows
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Fewer people are eating in a way they consider healthy –– and they don’t even like it, according to new…
Continue Reading‘Forever chemicals’ in sludge used to fertilize farms can pose a health risk to people, EPA says
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Chemicals found in sewage sludge that some farmers use to fertilize fields and pastures can pose a threat to…
Continue ReadingNutrition labels may come to the front of food packages under FDA proposal
By Carma Hassan and Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration is proposing that nutrition information be placed on the…
Continue ReadingPerfectionism can harm your health. 5 tips to loosen its grip on your psyche
By Andrea Kane, CNN Editor’s note: The podcast Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the medical science behind some of life’s mysteries…
Continue ReadingDementia risk is rising in an aging US population. Cases are projected to double by 2060
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — New research suggests that the risk for developing dementia is significantly higher than previously…
Continue ReadingRisks from ash and air pollution remain for people returning after wildfires. Here’s how to stay safe
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — As some people return to the structures spared from Los Angeles wildfires, experts warn that they should be…
Continue ReadingWhat you should know about ‘whole-body’ deodorant, according to experts
By Amanda Schupak, CNN (CNN) — As if drugstore aisles weren’t already overflowing with dozens of conventional and natural underarm…
Continue ReadingForget crunches: The smarter way to strengthen your core
CNN By Dana Santas, CNN (CNN) — If you’re like most people, when you hear the word core, you probably think of six-pack abs. But your core is…
Continue ReadingForget crunches: The smarter way to strengthen your core
By Dana Santas, CNN (CNN) — If you’re like most people, when you hear the word core, you probably think of six-pack abs. But your core is so…
Continue ReadingCalifornia child is presumed positive for bird flu
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — A child in San Francisco who had red eyes and a fever had a probable case of H5N1 bird flu, according to the…
Continue ReadingWalking just 5 minutes a day makes a difference
By Julianna Bragg, CNN (CNN) — With the start of the new year, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by unrealistic goals and fitness trends. But you…
Continue ReadingWildfires are a threat to mental health that can linger even years later
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Dr. Jyoti Mishra personally knows how much stress can come with a wildfire. The associate director of the UC…
Continue ReadingLimit coffee-drinking to this time window to lower early death risk, study suggests
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Drinking coffee has repeatedly been linked with better heart health and prolonged life. But the benefits of…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Jan. 10: Los Angeles wildfires, Trump sentencing, TikTok ban, Immigration, Climate
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Several iconic and beloved landmarks in Los Angeles have fallen victim to wildfires this week. Luckily,…
Continue ReadingLead and cadmium found in muscle-building protein powders, report says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Over-the-counter protein powders may contain disturbing levels of lead and cadmium, with the highest amounts…
Continue ReadingIs bird flu the next pandemic? What to know after the first H5N1 death in the US
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — With reports of the first human death from bird flu in the US, some Americans are feeling an uncomfortable…
Continue ReadingSniffling, sneezing, coughing: What infectious disease do you have?
By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — Welcome to winter virus season. Cases of acute respiratory illness, Covid-19 and seasonal flu are increasing in…
Continue ReadingRising HMPV cases in China are ‘what we would expect to see’ in winter, health officials say
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — As China experiences a rise in respiratory infections this winter, one little-known virus has gotten a lot of…
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