by F.D. Flam Olympic competitors over 40 are inspiring — and less of a rarity than they used to be. Scientists say athletes with extreme staying power may be that […]
Tag: health
WVU biologist to study genes laying framework for whole body regeneration
WVU Today A West Virginia University biologist is studying why some animals can regenerate while others cannot and has identified the genes that play a role in the process. Christopher […]
Mon Health Primary Care highlights summer safety
Summer is in full swing and Mon Health Primary Care reminds patients of important summer safety tips to keep themselves healthy this summer. “Summer safety falls nicely into what we […]
The skinny on GLP-1 injections for weight loss: Are they right for you?
by Kelly Springer A new report shows that more than 15.5 million people have used GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonists like Semaglutide for weight loss. With summer here and many […]
Are you using sunscreen correctly?
Memorial Day weekend is on the horizon, and the unofficial start of summer brings promises of water, sun, splashing, grilled food and great fun with friends and family. And you […]
Getting to the root of the problem with Mon Health — John’s story
John Ellis has spent much of his adult life working in the power industry, which has involved lots of ladder climbing, spending time in ash or coal dust filled spaces, […]
No Menthol Sunday wants to help people overcoming tobacco addiction
Sunday is No Menthol Sunday, an annual call to action started a decade ago by The Center For Black Health & Equity. This day highlights the challenge of tobacco use […]
Banning menthol cigarettes was always a bad idea
The Biden administration recently stopped a plan to ban the sale of menthol cigarettes. The excellent arguments for why they are dangerous were overcome by good arguments for why making […]
Contradictory diet advice makes healthy eating harder
by F.D. Flam ’Tis the season of wavering New Year’s resolutions. And 2024 might be an especially hard time to keep to a new diet because there are so many […]
Sitting all day is killing us
The cure is surprisingly simple — and difficult by Manoush Zomorodi and Keith Diaz From head to toe, our bodies are adapting to accommodate our devices. A majority of U.S. […]
