Opinion | When Medicalization Goes Too Far
Casey is a physician assistant. Within the first 5 minutes of comedian Kevin James’ comedy special Irregardless, he recounts a conversation he had with his doctor during a routine appointment. It went something like this: Doctor: Everything looks really good. I do want to let you know though, you are prediabetic. James: [Chuckles] Who isn’t? […]
5 Things You Should Know About How Alcohol Affects Your Body
Alcohol can affect your body quickly. Getty Within 20 minutes, your liver starts to process the alcohol consumed. However, varying factors like body composition, sex and rate of consumption can determine how quickly you start to feel the effects. In the early stages of drinking, reaction times may be slower and the brain increases production […]
Oncologist Turns Burnout Into a Musical
For Stuart Bloom, MD, musical theater is medicine. His show, “How to Avoid Burnout in 73 Minutes,” sold out 1,000 seats over a 5-night run in April at The Southern Theater in Minneapolis — and among the feedback he heard from other physicians was, “‘Thank you for reminding me why I do this,’” he told […]
’60 Minutes’ Releases Eerie ‘Havana Syndrome’ Audio After White House Incidents
New audio posted by “60 Minutes” on Sunday reveals what the noise linked to “Havana Syndrome” sounds like to those who claim to have experienced the mysterious condition. Those who’ve suffered say it began after hearing this sound. Advertisement However, “60 Minutes” said listening to the audio, recorded by an unnamed former official, will not […]
Exercise post-vaccine bumps up antibodies, new study finds
Researchers at Iowa State University found 90 minutes of mild- to moderate-intensity exercise directly after a flu or COVID-19 vaccine may provide an extra immune boost. In the newly published study, participants who cycled on a stationary bike or took a brisk walk for an hour-and-a-half after getting a jab produced more antibodies in the […]
How Long Should I Meditate to See Results? Types & Benefits
According to several studies, 20 minutes of meditation a day for 45-60 days can have measurable effects on the brain—from better focus to less anxiety According to several studies, 20 minutes of meditation a day for 45-60 days can have measurable effects on the brain—from better focus and more productivity to less anxiety. Everyone reacts […]
Morning exposure to deep red light improves declining eyesight
Just three minutes of exposure to deep red light once a week, when delivered in the morning, can significantly improve declining eyesight, finds a pioneering new study by UCL researchers. Published in Scientific Reports, the study builds on the team’s previous work*, which showed daily three-minute exposure to longwave deep red light ‘switched on’ energy […]
Small changes in diet could help you live healthier, more sustainably
Eating a hot dog could cost you 36 minutes of healthy life, while choosing to eat a serving of nuts instead could help you gain 26 minutes of extra healthy life, according to a University of Michigan study. The study, published in the journal Nature Food, evaluated more than 5,800 foods, ranking them by their […]