Science
A new report, finds that exercise can provide similar benefits for depression as other widely used treatments. Scientists in the UK reviewed the medical literature on exercise and depression, examining dozens of clinical trials. They found convincing evidence that exercise can reduce depression symptoms, at least in the short term, as well as evidence that […]
Exercise is like medicine for the heart, and just like with medication, you need the right “dose” for it to be effective. But a recent study suggests that the dose might not be the same for everyone. Researchers found that men need roughly twice as much exercise as women to see the same reduction in […]
Imagine your pet as a person. Would you fall head over heels, or run the other way? Inspired by a viral TikTok trend, MetLife Pet Insurance surveyed 1,000 U.S. pet owners to explore the emotional depth of their human-pet bond.1 From AI-generated pet portraits to choosing apartments based on pet compatibility, the results reveal just how […]
The workweek may start with more than a groan — it could be taking a measurable toll on your health, a study from the University of Hong Kong has found. Older adults who experienced anxiety specifically on Mondays had significantly higher levels of cortisol, the body’s primary stress hormone, in their system one to two […]
Meteorologist John Morales warns that federal cuts to NOAA and the NWS have crippled hurricane forecasting ahead of a busy 2025 season. With reduced staff, fewer weather balloons, and grounded Hurricane Hunter planes, he says forecasters are “flying blind,” risking lives. Florida Weatherman Warns Can’t Predict Hurricanes After Cuts
Wegovy and Zepbound, which both sell for a list price of more than $1,000 a month, have long been out of reach for people without insurance or whose insurance refused to cover them. Among adults who take the medications, about half say it’s difficult to afford the cost, according to a May 2024 survey by the health policy group […]
Sleep experts recommend against snoozing after a wake-up alarm, but a study led by researchers at Mass General Brigham shows the practice is common, with more than 50% of sleep sessions logged ending in a snooze alarm and users spending 11 minutes on average snoozing. Even though using the snooze function on an alarm clock […]
After a traumatic event like a divorce or the death of a loved one, some people may experience chest pain and shortness of breath — the result of a condition known colloquially as “broken heart syndrome.”The syndrome, which doctors formally call takotsubo cardiomyopathy, is thought to be triggered by physical or emotional stress, which releases bursts […]
An asteroid named 2024 YR4 now has a 3.1-percent chance of impacting Earth in 2032, according to recent NASA data, marking it as the most threatening space rock recorded by modern forecasts. Despite the increased odds, experts emphasize there’s no immediate cause for concern. The global astronomical community is actively monitoring the asteroid, and the […]
Hurricane Milton has weakened slightly from a Category 5 storm to a Category 4 storm as of Tuesday morning, although forecasters warn the storm will remain “an extremely dangerous hurricane” through landfall in Florida. Milton intensified from a Category 2 hurricane into a Category 5 storm within hours Monday, generating winds of 180 mph, according […]
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