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- LifestyleAssociated Press
We know late-night screens are bad for sleep. How do you stop doomscrolling in bed?
Over half of Americans spend time on their phones within an hour of going to sleep, according to a survey by the National Sleep Foundation. The brain needs to wind down long before bedtime to get the restorative deep sleep that helps the body function, said Melissa Milanak, an associate professor at Medical University of South Carolina specializing in sleep health. Upending your bedtime routine may not be easy, but insufficient sleep has long been linked to anxiety, obesity and other negative
- HealthFit To Post Sports
Singapore #Fitspo of the Week Jimin Choi: 'I do my best to embody the philosophy of self-acceptance and perpetual growth'
The series is dedicated to inspirational men and women in Singapore leading healthy and active lifestyles. This week: yoga/pilates instructor Jimin Choi.
- HealthThe Telegraph
One in 50 people is ‘highly likely’ to develop Alzheimer’s disease
One in 50 people are almost certain to develop Alzheimer’s disease, a study has found.
- ScienceThe Independent
New vaccine could protect against coronaviruses which have yet to emerge
Researchers are developing a vaccine that will protect us against the next coronavirus pandemic
- HealthAssociated Press
Can yogurt reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes?
Sharp-eyed grocery shoppers may notice new labels in the dairy aisle touting yogurt as way to reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes. Danone North America, the U.S. branch of the French firm that makes several popular yogurt brands, asked the FDA in 2018 for clearance to make what is known as a “qualified health claim.” FDA gave Danone the nod in March.
- HealthCNN
Experimental gene therapy restores some vision in patients with inherited blindness
For her entire life, college student Olivia Cook had only a small degree of central vision. It was as if she was watching the world through a straw hole, and in dimly lit places, she could not make out people’s faces, only their silhouettes.
- HealthFit To Post Sports
Singapore #Fitspo of the Week Lucas Lim: 'It is important to not attach my self-worth to how I look'
The series is dedicated to inspirational men and women in Singapore leading healthy and active lifestyles. This week: actor/stunt performer Lucas Lim.
- HealthCNN
Your body needs these three forms of movement every week
Movement is movement, right? Not exactly. Here’s what your body is looking for in addition to your morning walk or yoga session, according to experts.
- HealthUSA TODAY
Bad breath is common but preventable. Here's what causes it.
Studies show that 50 percent of adults have had bad breath, or halitosis, at some point in their lives.
- LifestyleYahoo Life UK
My boyfriend dumped me after I cured his sex problem
Their sex life was blighted by his erectile dysfunction, but 10 months later, with the issue solved, he left her to play the field.