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Warm Up Right, Exercise Better

January 2, 2026

Ever feel like your body is not ready when you start exercising? It might be because you're skipping an important step. Warmed-up muscles work better. This is not just an old wives' tale. Science backs it up. Research shows that warming up can make your muscles stronger and faster. The study found

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Midlife Health: A Fresh Look at Menopause and Beyond

December 23, 2025

Midlife is a big deal for women. It's when bodies change, and health needs shift. The International Menopause Society (IMS) just dropped some serious guidelines to help doctors and women navigate this phase better. They looked at tons of research. Then, they made recommendations on everything from

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Eating Right When Expecting: What Moms-To-Be Need to Know

July 7, 2025

Pregnancy is a big deal, and what a mom eats matters a lot. It's not just about the mom's health but also the baby's. But many women in the UK aren't getting enough important nutrients like iron, folate, iodine, and vitamin D. This is especially true for teenagers and women with lower incomes. They

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Homelessness and Brain Injuries: A Community-Driven Approach

May 19, 2025

People without homes often face a tough mix of brain injuries and mental health or substance use issues. This combo makes their lives even harder. It's clear that these problems are common, but there's a big gap in how to tackle them together. So, a group of community insiders decided to step up. Th

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Vitamin D: The Hidden Hero in Fighting Colorectal Cancer

April 20, 2025

Vitamin D is famous for its role in keeping bones strong and immune systems running smoothly. But there is more to this vitamin than meets the eye. It turns out that vitamin D might also be a powerful ally in the fight against colorectal cancer. This is not just a hunch. A recent study has shed

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Vaccine Hesitancy in Zimbabwe: The HPV Challenge

March 30, 2025

Zimbabwe is grappling with a significant hurdle in its public health efforts. The country is struggling to achieve high vaccination rates for the human papillomavirus (HPV) among young women. This is despite clear guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO) advocating for widespread HPV vacc

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Flu Shots: How Well Did They Work This Year?

February 28, 2025

Influenza vaccines for the 2024-2025 season showed promising results in preventing flu-related illnesses and hospital visits. Kids and teens saw a 32% to 60% reduction in outpatient flu cases and a 63% to 78% reduction in flu-related hospitalizations. Adults weren't far behind, with outpatient flu c

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Wearables Unlock the Secret to Your Secret Life

February 2, 2025

Wearable technologies are straight up a game-changer. They provide insight into real-life movements and actions that they do all day. They can catch real-rating heart data 24/7. But wait. Between the needed accelerations, check this out. There are actually not any good rules

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Blind Spots: When Medicine Gets It Wrong, and What It Means for Our Health

September 17, 2024

In the medical world, there are instances where doctors and medical professionals have gotten it wrong, leading to unintended and often devastating consequences. These blind spots are often rooted in dogmatic thinking, groupthink, and a lack of critical evaluation of the evidence. In his book "Blind