Tag: health

Dear Doctors: I’ve been seeing in the news that if you’re depressed, it probably has something to do with your gut. Is it possible that all mental illness comes from a bad gut? Does that mean it would be possible to...

With so many mushroom products on the market, it’s hard to decide which one is best for you. While many of these brands boast that they can “do it all,” the reality is that’s not completely true — and most taste...

Will Smith smacking comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars 2022 has left people around the world in utter shock. What initially seemed like a planned skit was later confirmed by the officials as something unscripted. The heated confrontation between the two...

You probably already know about the health-enhancing benefits of wearables like smartwatches and fitness trackers including the Apple Watch and Fitbit, but did you know there’s a whole new category of stress-relieving wearable specifically targeted to help monitor your nervous system....

To woo consumers, hotel chains typically offer free room upgrades and complimentary breakfast. Kimpton Hotels is trying a new incentive: help with mental health. In a recent social-media campaign, the boutique-hotel operator said it is offering 1,000 of its guests free...

Chuck Norris I admit that when I wrote last week complaining about the public health downsides created by the annual switch to daylight saving time, I was unaware of the Sunshine Protection Act, even though this bill calling for a permanent...

March 25, 2022 ODU mascot Big Blue plays catch with an attendee to Beach Girls Rock! The potential event, hosted by ODU Virginia Beach Center with Virginia Beach City Public Schools, is designed to encourage girls to imagine careers in STEM....

People with depression or anxiety are twice as likely to get health benefits from regular exercise, study finds Massachusetts General Hospital scientists tracked exercise regimes of 50,000 Doing 150 minutes exercise a week cut risk of heart attack by 17% overall...

Anxiety is a feeling of unease, worry, or fear that can manifest as a mild version or a more intense one. For some people, anxiety can be so overwhelming that it disrupts their daily lives. If you are struggling with anxiety,...

Giving MDMA to people with post-traumatic stress disorder doubles their chance of getting better through counseling, a study suggested today. Two thirds of PTSD sufferers given a 40mg dose of the party drug before therapy no longer suffered with the condition...