This January, we’re on the search for quick, accessible hacks to kickstart 2023 in the strongest way possible. Today’s kickstarter: 7 cardio myths to forget this year. We’ve all got that one friend who spends hours on the cross-trainer or know someone who still buys into the whole ‘strength training makes women bulky’ narrative. The cardio scene is an absolute beacon […]

Written by Amy Beecham In the depths of dark winter nights and dreary days, fascinating new research suggests that it’s psychologically possible to train yourself to be happier. Human emotions are complex, but we’re often guilty of oversimplifying them. If you’ve ever been on the receiving end of a well-meaning but misguided “Don’t worry, be happy” or “Try not to […]

Time-restricted eating (TRE) limits when people can eat during the day to a window of between 8 to 10 hours. Proven benefits of the diet include improvements in sleep, overweight and obesity, blood glucose regulation, cardiac function, and gut health. A recent study in mice found that time-restricted feeding (TRF) affects the expression of genes in multiple tissues, including the […]

Curtin University research has found that the design of Perth’s new Children’s Hospital in Western Australia had positive outcomes for privacy and natural light, but initially left nurses feeling exhausted, isolated and less visible to patients and their families. The design strategies evaluated included that the new pediatric hospital incorporates mostly single patient rooms, a 65% larger floor area, V-shaped […]

University of North Florida Brooks College of Health faculty recently published a study showing dual COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccinations are associated with reduced infection rates and can be an effective strategy to reduce the contagious respiratory disease burden during the winter. The study found individuals with dual vaccination and COVID-19 vaccine only were significantly less likely to report COVID-19 […]

In summer 2021, when producer Joanna Laurie was planning production of “The Son,” an upcoming drama from Oscar-winning writer and director Florian Zeller, she knew stress levels would be exponentially high for cast and crew. They had to contend with strict COVID-19 safety protocols and the movie’s difficult subject matter: suicide. So the London-based producer did something unconventional: She arranged […]

Elementary school-age children with developmental disorders are more likely to have allergic diseases, according to a study published in the January issue of Pediatrics International. Masafumi Zaitsu, M.D., Ph.D., from the National Hospital Organization Ureshino Medical Center in Japan, and colleagues assessed the prevalence of allergic diseases in elementary school-age children with developmental disorders by grade and sex. The analysis […]

Chris Kamara discusses his underactive thyroid diagnosis We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that sits at the front of the […]

Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. If your patients vowed to start exercising this year, here’s another incentive to help them stick to their guns: They could protect themselves from potentially devastating COVID-19 outcomes like hospitalization and even death. The evidence is piling up that physical activity can lower the risk of […]

Rheumatoid Arthritis: NHS on common signs and symptoms We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Arthritis and other joint problems are common in the UK, affecting millions […]