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UCLA: Doing this before surgery cuts complications by nearly half

UCLA: Doing this before surgery cuts complications by nearly half

By Stephen Beech Prehab is the best way to ensure patients fully recover from major surgery, according to a new study. Optimizing exercise and nutrition before going under the knife — known as prehabilitation or "prehab" — boosts patient recovery, say doctors. Programs that support patients' health before surgery

Americans average 50 hours of screen time every week

Americans average 50 hours of screen time every week

More than one in five Americans haven’t visited the optometrist in at least a year (22%) and another 15% “can’t remember” the last time they did so, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults looked at how respondents understand the importance of eye

Mental health treatment expands beyond clinical settings as needs grow

Mental health treatment expands beyond clinical settings as needs grow

Mental health treatment expands beyond clinical settings as needs grow According to Mental Health America’s (MHA) State of Mental Health in America report 2025, approximately 23.40% of U.S. adults (over 60 million people) experienced a mental illness in the past year. For the 60 million U.S.

How ADHD can affect your sleep

How ADHD can affect your sleep

How ADHD can affect your sleep If you have trouble sleeping, you belong to a very large club. Tens of millions of people in the United States have difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, and waking up, according to the 2020 National Health Interview Survey. Ongoing sleep issues are especially common

From pregnancy to baby’s first year: How Medicaid supports parent and infant care

From pregnancy to baby’s first year: How Medicaid supports parent and infant care

From pregnancy to baby’s first year: How Medicaid supports parent and infant care Finding out you’re pregnant can be a whirlwind of emotion—joy, nerves, and even uncertainty about what comes next. Between the flurry of appointments, prenatal screenings, and prepping for a newborn, the "to-do&

‘General Hospital’ Star Kirsten Storms’ Ex Brandon Barash Obtains Restraining Order Against Her

Brandon Barash has obtained an emergency restraining order against his ex-wife, General Hospital star Kirsten Storms, after he claimed she was suffering from a mental health crisis. According to TMZ, Barash, who also starred alongside Storms on General Hospital, said he feared for their 12-year-old daughter’s

Data reveals wealthy kids use screens more than poorer peers

Data reveals wealthy kids use screens more than poorer peers

By Stephen Beech Screen time among children has soared over the last 30 years – particularly among youngsters from wealthier families, reveals new research. The nature of screen use by children and teenagers has also shifted dramatically - from traditional television to more interactive and personalized digital devices such as mobile phones