Category: Health & Wellness

Taking a short dance break can deliver real brain benefits, even if you only spare five minutes. Research suggests that dancing boosts concentration and sparks creativity, among other mental benefits. The good news is that you don’t need to spend long on the dance floor to feel the positive effects, making it an easy habit to incorporate into a busy day.

The American Heart Association has released a new report examining the relationship between caffeine consumption and cardiovascular health. The findings offer updated guidance for coffee drinkers concerned about their heart health. While the full details of the recommended limits were not specified, the report represents the latest scientific thinking from leading heart health experts on how much caffeine is considered safe.

Over three million people in the UK work night shifts, and the health consequences can be significant. Disrupted sleep patterns associated with overnight work are linked to a range of physical and mental health issues. Experts are exploring practical strategies to help night shift workers better manage their sleep and reduce the long-term toll that irregular hours can take on their wellbeing.

A popular Utah podcaster recently diagnosed with cancer is now focused on giving back after receiving an outpouring of financial support from his community. Moved by the overwhelming generosity shown during his treatment, he is looking for ways to return the kindness and pay it forward to others in need.

A rabid bat was discovered near the University of Washington in Seattle, prompting a public health warning. Authorities are urging anyone who may have come into contact with the bat to contact the health department immediately. Pet owners whose animals may have encountered the bat are advised to take them to a veterinarian as soon as possible.

A personal trainer who specializes in working with older adults says five key bodyweight exercises should be part of every routine for people over 50. These moves are designed to build strength and improve mobility without the need for gym equipment. Focusing on bodyweight training is considered especially effective for maintaining fitness and independence as we age.

A Community in Fear A wealthy Southern California enclave is grappling with a deeply alarming health crisis after at least six adolescents in Ladera Ranch — an unincorporated master-planned community in Orange County — have been diagnosed since 2013 with Ewing sarcoma, an exceedingly rare…

Hamilton County Cases Continue to Climb Confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis are increasing in Hamilton County and across the U.S. As of July 15, there are 12 confirmed, one probable, and four suspected cases of cyclosporiasis, according to the Hamilton County Health Department. That’s a jump…

Cases Surge Across Maryland The Maryland Department of Health has confirmed 69 cases of cyclosporiasis so far this year — a striking jump from just a week earlier. Previous numbers released by the agency showed authorities had confirmed just 32 cases since the start of…

A Surprising Twist in Keto Diet Cancer Research A high-fat, low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet, while popular for weight loss, may increase the risk of small intestine tumors, according to a study published in Nature by researchers at MIT. The finding is striking not just for what…