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What happens to your brain when you put your phone down for 90 days?

What happens to your brain when you put your phone down for 90 days?

What happens to your brain when you put your phone down for 90 days? The first thing many people notice is the phantom buzz. A vibration in the pocket where the phone used to be, except the phone is sitting on the counter or on a desk across the room.

Sudden crashing fatigue in women: What it means

Sudden crashing fatigue in women: What it means

Sudden crashing fatigue in women: What it means Fatigue is a common complaint among women, but when it strikes suddenly and intensely, it can be alarming. Sudden crashing fatigue can affect daily activities, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life. As Doctronic outlines in this article, understanding the potential

NIH plots investments in women's health

(The Center Square) - The National Institutes of Health plan to award grants to medical school's for educational programs on menopause. Leaders at the NIH announced a competition for prize grants on Thursday at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ National Conference on Women’s Health.

Whole person mental health: How workplaces benefit from care that doesn’t separate mind and body

Whole person mental health: How workplaces benefit from care that doesn’t separate mind and body

Whole person mental health: How workplaces benefit from care that doesn’t separate mind and body How important is the connection between mental health and physical health? The global actuarial firm Milliman conducted a groundbreaking study showing the massive impact of untreated behavioral health (BH) conditions on physical health (PH)

Telehealth is widely used by older adults insured by Medicare, new research shows

Telehealth is widely used by older adults insured by Medicare, new research shows

Americans age 65 and older who are insured by Medicare logged about 60 million telehealth visits annually between 2021 and 2023 – about 31 million for mental health and 29 million for other health issues. That’s the key finding in a new study I co-authored in the journal Annals

Japan approves stem-cell treatment for Parkinson's in world first

Japan approves stem-cell treatment for Parkinson's in world first

Japan has approved ground-breaking stem-cell treatments for Parkinson's and severe heart failure, one of the manufacturers and media reports said Friday, with the therapies expected to reach patients within months. Pharmaceutical company Sumitomo Pharma said it received the green light for the manufacture and sale of

Skip the keto diet and eat the bread

Skip the keto diet and eat the bread

Due to its rapid weight loss effects, the ketogenic — or keto — diet has gained significant popularity in the health and wellness community. However, for most people seeking to lose weight, the drawbacks outweigh the benefits. Though wellness blogs and online influencers love talking about the potential benefits of going keto