Wellness

Short bursts of everyday activity ‘could go a long way’ to prolonging life: study

Stressing about not having enough time to exercise? Adding some oomph to everyday activities could help you compensate – and live longer.

Want a well-being boost? Try watching a sunrise or sunset

The awe inspired by a beautiful sunrise or sunset may help improve your overall well-being, researchers from England’s Exeter University say.

Hydrate for good health

Want to live a longer and healthier life? Stay well-hydrated, say researchers from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.

Returning to work after a brain injury

After a brain injury, a person “may experience difficulty performing his or her job safely, or in the same manner,” according to the Brain Injury Association of America. “Some may find they need to find other employment, while others can request adaptions in their workplace to accommodate their new needs.”
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Connecting with neighbors may be good for older adults’ health

Strong social connections with neighbors may help reduce the negative health effects of living alone, researchers at Rutgers University say.

Plant a garden, and watch your physical and mental health grow, researchers say

Want to eat healthier and get more physical activity? Start gardening, say researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder.

Before you toss expired COVID-19 tests …

Did you know? The expiration date on your at-home COVID-19 tests may have been extended by the manufacturer.

FDA: Eating raw dough can make you sick

When you’re baking cookies or making a cake, do you or your kids lick the bowl or spoon? If so, the Food and Drug Administration wants you to know that eating or handling raw dough or batter can lead to illness.
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Eating fast food may be linked to liver disease

Need another reason to cut back on fast food? You could lower your risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, University of Southern California researchers are saying.

Ditch the itch

Do you have dry skin? Here are some things to know about it – and how you can help prevent it.

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