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HEALTH April 25, 2024

5 women’s health tips to prevent and detect strokes, according to cardiologists

One in five women between the ages of 55 and 75 will experience a stroke. Parag Shah, MD, a physical medicine specialist in Jacksonville, Florida, shares tips for women to reduce their risk.

Health Care April 24, 2024

Some patients who see female doctors could live longer, study suggests: ‘Higher empathy’

Patients who are treated by a female physician could live longer and have a reduced risk of hospitalization, new research has found. Doctors react to the findings.

Health April 24, 2024

8 bad habits that make you age faster, according to experts

Some factors associated with aging can be controlled. Doctors shared with Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital the eight most common unhealthy behaviors that speed up the aging process — and how to avoid them.

Media April 22, 2024

Planet Fitness hires new DEI-focused CEO amid controversy over transgender locker room policy

Planet Fitness hired a new DEI-focused CEO, Colleen Keating, after the franchise plummeted in value due to outrage over its transgender policy online.

HEALTH April 21, 2024

Health weekend roundup: A mother's health mission, sleep-blocking foods, heat illnesses and more

As your weekend continues and you look to the week ahead, check out some of the top recent stories in Health that you may have missed, or have been meaning to check out.

SLEEP DISORDERS April 20, 2024

Americans need more sleep, less stress, experts say, as Gallup poll reveals troubling findings

A Gallup poll revealed more adults than ever are under-slept and stressed out. Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel and sleep expert Dr. Wendy Troxel weighed in with recommendations.

HEALTH April 18, 2024

Having trouble sleeping? It could be for this surprising reason, experts say

What you eat can have an impact on your sleep. Two sleep experts shared foods that promote sleep, foods to avoid, and how to know if your dietary choices are keeping you up at night.

HEALTH April 17, 2024

6 energy boosters to help beat the midday slump, from a nutrition expert

Dr. Christopher Rhodes, a nutritional biologist in California, shared six tips for keeping energy levels high throughout the day and beating the midday slump.

RECIPES April 16, 2024

Fruits and vegetables ripe in spring and how you can incorporate them into yummy seasonal dishes

There are an abundance of fruit and vegetables that thrive in the spring. Take advantage of these fruits and vegetables seasonal in spring for a fresh bite.

House and Home April 16, 2024

Safety first: These 5 home devices require regular maintenance checks, experts say

Regular maintenance of household devices is an important factor of home safety. This includes checking batteries and inspecting for signs of wear and tear.

HEALTH April 15, 2024

Ask a doctor: ‘How can I improve my posture?’

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital spoke with Dr. Arthur L. Jenkins, III, board-certified neurosurgeon and founder of Jenkins NeuroSpine in New York City, about the importance of good posture and how to achieve it.