Many people spend the majority of their waking hours sitting—at home, commuting and at work. Particularly when we’re sitting for long periods at a desk, there are a few things we should keep in mind.
Health Check: what’s the best way to sit?
Alex Trebek Sent a Sweet Response to a Grandmother With Pancreatic Cancer
Be prepared to admire Alex Trebek even more. The Jeopardy! host, who was diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer in March, sent an encouraging hand-written letter to a fan who was also recently diagnosed with pancreatic
Is it Possible to Spot Reduce? How Fat Loss Really Works
Unless you’re Terry Crews, there’s probably a few places that store more fat than you’d prefer. In fact, many people naturally have more fat in certain areas, like their bellies, butts, or thighs. Some will
3-D ‘bioprinted’ stem-cell tissue to be used to develop new ways to treat kidney disease
3-D bioprinted stem-cell tissue could one day be used to treat end-stage kidney disease—the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and the Royal Children’s Hospital have announced that they will collaborate with a San Diego biotech
21 No-Bake Pies You Need to Make Right This Instant
Everyone needs a quick and easy dessert up their sleeve. Maybe you’ve been invited to a party and want to contribute a crowd-pleaser. Perhaps you want to whip up something for a special family dinner.
Memorial Day Isn't Just a 3-Day Weekend, & Kids Need to Know
Kids and adults alike love Memorial Day weekend (and for good reason: barbecues, lawn games, beach trips, oh my!), but it’s high time we taught our kids the meaning of meaning of Memorial Day —
Successful HIV effort prompts call for clinics to expand mental health services on site
Increasing access to mental health services improves HIV outcomes among vulnerable patients, a new study from the University of Virginia School of Medicine suggests. Based on their findings, the researchers are urging HIV clinics to
GPs report large numbers of patients suffering mental health issues linked to poverty
GPs in some surgeries estimate that up to half of their patients are seeking help for mental health issues caused or exacerbated by poverty, according to a new study. Doctors and families have said changes
Algorithm steers catheters to the right spot to treat atrial fibrillation
Patients with atrial fibrillation or AFib experience chaotic electrical signals in the upper chamber of their heart (atria), which cause an irregular or quivering heartbeat (arrhythmia) that can lead to blood clots and heart failure.
Epic Last Day of School Traditions to Start Immediately
The last day of school is perhaps the most anticipated day of the year for school aged kids. No more homework, no more waking up super early, no more obnoxious kids in your class- just