Category: Wellness
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The flu season is here and they alert the authorities about a possible epidemic. Get vaccinated now! The flu season is here and they alert the authorities about a possible epidemic. Get vaccinated now!
Health October 25, 2022

The flu season is here and they alert the authorities about a possible epidemic. Get vaccinated now!

US health officials are becoming increasingly concerned about this year's flu season ... more

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“I was wrong. Losing weight is a choice,” says CEO of WeightWatchers “I was wrong. Losing weight is a choice,” says CEO of WeightWatchers
Wellness October 10, 2023

“I was wrong. Losing weight is a choice,” says CEO of WeightWatchers

Sima Sistani, CEO of the storied WeightWatchers brand, has become well-practiced at ... more

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American life expectancy is now at its lowest in nearly two decades American life expectancy is now at its lowest in nearly two decades
Wellness December 22, 2022

American life expectancy is now at its lowest in nearly two decades

The average life expectancy for Americans shortened by over seven months last ... more

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WeightWatchers abandons personal responsibility embracing weight loss drugs WeightWatchers abandons personal responsibility embracing weight loss drugs
Wellness March 20, 2023

WeightWatchers abandons personal responsibility embracing weight loss drugs

In 2018, the company made a splash by reducing its emphasis on ... more

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Alzheimer’s: CA has one of the Highest Estimated Number of Affected Older Residents Alzheimer’s: CA has one of the Highest Estimated Number of Affected Older Residents
Wellness July 28, 2023

Alzheimer’s: CA has one of the Highest Estimated Number of Affected Older Residents

The Eastern and Southeastern U.S. have the country's highest prevalence of Alzheimer's ... more

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This is the ‘happiest’ county in California, new study says This is the ‘happiest’ county in California, new study says
Wellness October 11, 2024

This is the ‘happiest’ county in California, new study says

Past studies have sought to identify the happiest county in California, often ... more

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Enjoy Yourself: Self-Love on Valentine’s Day Enjoy Yourself: Self-Love on Valentine’s Day
Wellness February 6, 2023

Enjoy Yourself: Self-Love on Valentine’s Day

Certainly, Valentine's Day is supposed to be a day all about love ... more

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Combating Stress to Improve the Heart Health of the Latino Community Combating Stress to Improve the Heart Health of the Latino Community
Health June 20, 2023

Combating Stress to Improve the Heart Health of the Latino Community

Constant or chronic stress can affect overall well-being and may even impact ... more

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Does this number make me look fat? Does this number make me look fat?
Wellness September 9, 2023

Does this number make me look fat?

In 2019, an ESPN report explored the reasons so many football wide ... more

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Drink and Die: 1 in 5 deaths among adults 20-49 due to excessive drinking Drink and Die: 1 in 5 deaths among adults 20-49 due to excessive drinking
Wellness November 4, 2022

Drink and Die: 1 in 5 deaths among adults 20-49 due to excessive drinking

FACTS: Overall, 77% of alcohol-related deaths were among men, and Hispanic men had ... more

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Where to Go For A Digital Detox in California Where to Go For A Digital Detox in California
Social Media April 29, 2023

Where to Go For A Digital Detox in California

An overflowing inbox? Check. Constant notifications? Check. Separation anxiety from your phone? ... more

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What the World’s Increase Heat Does to our Bodies What the World’s Increase Heat Does to our Bodies
Climate Change July 14, 2023

What the World’s Increase Heat Does to our Bodies

With record high temperatures becoming the norm, humans are more regularly hitting ... more

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FDA warns of unregulated use of Ketamine to treat depression FDA warns of unregulated use of Ketamine to treat depression
Mental Health October 12, 2023

FDA warns of unregulated use of Ketamine to treat depression

The Food and Drug Administration issued an alert on Tuesday about the ... more

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More than 2.5 Million Youth Reported E-Cigarette Use in 2022 More than 2.5 Million Youth Reported E-Cigarette Use in 2022
Wellness December 29, 2022

More than 2.5 Million Youth Reported E-Cigarette Use in 2022

A study released today from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and ... more

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If you are in Recovery Think Twice this Memorial Day If you are in Recovery Think Twice this Memorial Day
Wellness May 27, 2023

If you are in Recovery Think Twice this Memorial Day

Holidays can be a difficult time for those in recovery. With Memorial ... more

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Kratom, Dangerous but Visibly Available Kratom, Dangerous but Visibly Available
Wellness July 29, 2023

Kratom, Dangerous but Visibly Available

Across gas stations, smoke shops and the internet, consumers can easily buy ... more

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A mint tea or a medical consultation? A mint tea or a medical consultation?
Wellness February 21, 2023

A mint tea or a medical consultation?

Latinos in the US have always been confronted between their culture and ... more

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Silencing Food Noise: How Powerful Ozempic and Wegovy Medications Are Transforming Lives Silencing Food Noise: How Powerful Ozempic and Wegovy Medications Are Transforming Lives
Wellness June 24, 2023

Silencing Food Noise: How Powerful Ozempic and Wegovy Medications Are Transforming Lives

Dr. Andrew Kraftson, a clinical associate professor at Michigan Medicine, said that ... more

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After his suicide, a man’s family says Ozempic should carry a warning label After his suicide, a man’s family says Ozempic should carry a warning label
Wellness September 12, 2023

After his suicide, a man’s family says Ozempic should carry a warning label

“I think the Ozempic was putting these suicidal thoughts in his mind,” ... more