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Skills gaps can challenge worker safety, UK report shows

S+H Staff — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:05:00 +0000

Birmingham, England — A workforce with growing skills gaps can make workplaces less safe and healthy, according to a recently published report from a British safety agency. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents’ eight-member expert Occupational Safety and Health Skills Commission panel met in February and March to explore the role of “whole […]

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Taking steps to stay positive may do your heart good

FSH Staff — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:45:59 +0000

Making efforts to have a positive outlook can be good not just for your mental health, but for your heart, too, results of a recent study suggest. Researchers from four universities looked at data from 18 “randomized controlled trials.” Each trial involved between 50 and 200 people who were assigned “structured positive psychology programs” that […]

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Walk toward a better mood (and less fatigue)

FSH Staff — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:30:29 +0000

New research shows that going for a five-minute walk a few times per day could boost your mood and help you feel more awake. A team of international researchers examined data from more than 11,000 people who went on five-minute walking breaks every 30, 60 or 120 minutes for 14 consecutive days. They discovered that […]

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Are you using sunscreen properly?

FSH Staff — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:06:26 +0000

More than half of adults may get a sunburn despite using sunscreen, results of recent study show, leading its researchers to suggest that “education about proper sunscreen use is needed.” A group from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and National Cancer Institute looked at data from the 2024 National Health Interview Survey and […]

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Lower kids’ risk of lead exposure: new resources from EPA

S+H Staff — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:12:08 +0000

Did you know that children 6 and younger are most susceptible to the effects of lead – and that kids’ bodies absorb more lead than adults? The toxic metal can be found in many places around the home, including toys, furniture, and food or beverage containers. It can lead to brain and nervous system damage, […]

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Healthy teeth may help older adults stay at a healthy weight

S+H Staff — Thu, 14 May 2026 17:12:52 +0000

Good oral hygiene and regular dental visits may help older adults maintain a healthy weight, Brazilian and American researchers say. A group that included representatives from Federal University of Pelotas (Brazil) and the National Institute on Aging followed more than 900 adults between the ages of 70 and 79 for four years. They focused on […]

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Social connections may be key to older adults staying physically active

S+H Staff — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 15:02:27 +0000

A strong social network can encourage older adults to be more physically active – leading to better health and mental well-being, researchers say. A team from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health reviewed 34 research articles, hoping to learn if certain factors – including social networks, support, interaction and environment – play a […]

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Being a night owl might be hard on your heart

S+H Staff — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:23:53 +0000

Middle-aged and older “night owls” may be at greater risk for cardiovascular issues, according to a recent study conducted by a group of international researchers. Using data from nearly 323,000 adults in the UK Biobank research database, the team sought to gauge how individual sleep preferences affect cardiovascular health. The researchers found that “night owls,” […]

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Let’s be real: TV depictions of CPR largely inaccurate, study finds

S+H Staff — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:08:23 +0000

Depictions of CPR on TV often don’t align with the reality of the potentially lifesaving practice and frequently show the “outdated” method of mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, researchers say. A team from the Schools of Public Health and Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh analyzed 169 U.S. TV episodes showing bystanders performing CPR, focusing on correct techniques […]

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Researchers have heavy news for ‘light’ smokers

S+H Staff — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:00:06 +0000

Smoking as few as two to five cigarettes a day may more than double your risk for serious health problems compared with not smoking at all, according to researchers from the American Heart Association’s Tobacco Center for Regulatory Science. Looking at data from more than 320,000 adults followed for 20 years, the researchers also found […]

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