If you still haven’t gotten your COVID or flu shot, don’t fret – experts say it’s the perfect time to get vaccinated before the holidays are in full swing. “It’s not too late, and you can get them both at the same time, according to the CDC,” CBS News chief …
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Why do we weep? There are actually some good reasons for it — and an explanation for why a little blubbering can make us feel better. On “CBS Mornings Plus” Wednesday, Dr. Gail Saltz, an associate professor of psychiatry at the New York Presbyterian Hospital Weill-Cornell School of Medicine, shared …
Read More »Planetary Health Diet can reduce risk of early death and help planet, study finds. What is it?
Can a diet that’s good for the planet also be good for your health? A new study is pointing to yes. In the study, published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition Monday, researchers found those who most closely adhered to the Planetary Health Diet had a 30% lower risk …
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Measles is on the rise in the United States. So far this year, the number of cases is about 17 times what it was, on average, during the same period in each of the four years before, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Half of the people …
Read More »Is it genetic? What experts say about the risk of diabetes, Alzheimer’s, ADHD and more
“Do you have a family history of that?” It’s a question that often comes up in health settings, but how much do genetics really impact your physical and mental health? “Almost every condition you can think of has some sort of genetic basis, but the genetic basis is variable,” explains …
Read More »Do you live in one of America’s fittest cities? 2023’s Top 10 ranking revealed.
How fit are your neighbors? The annual raking of the fittest cities in the United States is here, and it’s good news for those who live near the nation’s capital. The ranking, published by the American College of Sports Medicine and the Elevance Health Foundation on Tuesday, found Arlington, Virginia, topped this …
Read More »Poor sleep may decrease effectiveness of vaccination, study suggests
Make sure you’re getting a good night’s sleep before and after your next vaccine appointment — it could boost its effectiveness of the shot, a new study suggests. Sleeping less than six hours around the day of vaccination was associated with a lower antibody response compared to people who slept …
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