Yoga: Modern research shows a variety of benefits to both body and mind from the ancient practice

The popularity of yoga has grown tremendously in the past decade. More than 10% of U.S. adults have practiced yoga at some point in their lives....

Ozempic helps people lose weight. But who should be able to use it?

Semaglutide, sold in the forms of Ozempic and Wegovy, shot into public consciousness as an effective weight-loss medication last year, thanks to spruiking from social media...

Horror and anguish are playing out on repeat following the latest mass shooting – and the mental health scars extend far beyond those directly affected

Yet another community is stricken with grief in the wake of the horrific shooting at Monterey Park, California, on Jan. 21, 2023, that left 11 people...

Apple cider vinegar: is drinking this popular home remedy bad for your teeth? A dentist explains

NCR Covid-19 positivity rate further dips to 2.4%

MANILA – The positivity rate or the number of people testing positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) in the National Capital Region (NCR) further dropped to...

Why learning to surf can be great for your mental health, according to a psychologist

Nothing clears the mind like going for a surf. With the escapism and simplicity of riding waves, it’s no secret that surfing feels good. Now our...

5 ways pressuring young athletes to perform well does them harm

When Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin collapsed during a Jan. 3, 2022, NFL football game, much of the public attention was on the pressures athletes face...

Cold weather brings itchy, irritated, dry and scaly skin – here’s how to treat eczema and other skin conditions and when to see a doctor

In many parts of the U.S., the winter months bring frigid temperatures and drier conditions that can wreak havoc on the skin. The primary role of...

How often should you change up your exercise routine?

People asking for exercise advice are usually looking for a simple answer. Do this over that. Do this many of that thing, for this long. Get...

Vaccination to prevent dementia? New research suggests one way viral infections can accelerate neurodegeneration

One in nine Americans ages 65 and over had Alzheimer’s disease in 2022, and countless others were indirectly affected as caregivers, health care providers and taxpayers....