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A new European study shows that a four-day workweek can boost productivity and make employees happier, but only when companies fully commit and adapt the model to their needs. The Future of Work Might Be Shorter and Smarter Imagine getting Fridays off without losing pay or productivity. That’s what a recent European study suggests could be possible…
Exercising in the morning, a new study shows, can provide considerable cardiovascular and pulmonary benefits, especially for elderly persons. Rising early to work out may be more than just an exercise in discipline—it may be a prescription for healthier hearts and lungs. Older adults who exercise in the morning, rather than the afternoon, have stronger…
How a Morning Staple Became the Centre of a Health Crisis It began with a small number of people getting sick. But then a disturbing trend developed. Eggs from August Egg Company were found to be the common denominator in an increasing number of Salmonella outbreaks throughout the U.S. What ensued was a mass recall…
A new report by EWG finds just 23% of sunscreens meet both safety and effectiveness standards, fueling increasing consumer alarm and renewed controversy in the world of dermatology. As the heat rises and sunshine-filled days invite, millions are stocking up on sunscreen—a reliable summer staple. But a recent report is making consumers hesitate. In its…
A highly infectious new COVID-19 variant named NB.1.8.1, which initially appeared in China, is now present in the U.S., including New York City. Its spread is being closely watched by health specialists as hospitalizations rise abroad. A wave of alarm is engulfing world health circles after the COVID-19 strain NB.1.8.1, first identified in China, has…
The newest strain of COVID-19, NB.1.8.1, a variant of Omicron, is spreading throughout Asia and in some regions of the U.S. Doctors exchange information regarding symptoms, contagiousness, and new booster protocols. While worldwide health officials keep watch on the continually changing COVID-19 virus, a newer variant has emerged called NB.1.8.1, filling experts and people in…
The Unseen Threat in the Air While most of the world stays alert to viruses and bacteria, another danger is quietly growing: toxic fungi. These small microbes, previously regarded as harmless or only risky to a few, are now growing more rapidly and becoming increasingly difficult to treat. Experts in health predict that if the trend…
A significant healthcare war is brewing in Washington, and the stakes could not be higher. At the heart of the conflict is a Republican-sponsored bill that would eliminate $880 billion in Medicaid—one of the biggest government health programs in the country. If it is enacted, the plan would deny health insurance to about 13 million…
We tend to refer to intense emotional suffering as a “broken heart”—most commonly due to sorrow, parting, or intense sadness. But in rare cases, that emotional toll can go far beyond feeling. It can break your heart quite literally. And now, researchers say this phenomenon might be far deadlier for men than it is for women. A…
As per the recent study’s implications, one may want to reconsider the routine consisting of microwave dinners, processed snacks, or sweetened colas. Researchers have discovered a disturbing link. It was between eating ultra-processed foods and early onset of symptoms indicative of Parkinson’s disease. The study tracked more than 100,000 participants in France for ten years….
