Smartwatches and other wearable devices can feel almost magical. Strap on a Fitbit, Apple Watch or Samsung Gear and you’re suddenly presented with a stream of data generated by—and about—your body: step counts, heart rate, […]
Knowing the calorie content of foods does not help people understand which foods are healthier, according to a study I recently co-authored in the Journal of Retailing. When study participants considered calorie information, they rated […]
Nothing helped Dr. Sarah Freitas regain her spark at work—not therapy, not a rafting retreat in Utah, not a three-month leave to clean her garage and catch up on chores.This post was originally published on […]
Lawn care is a common household chore, but it comes with its own set of safety risks—particularly for children. It’s important to understand the risks and take steps to ensure that a child stays safe, […]
Starting this week, residents in need of a COVID-19 self-test kit, fentanyl test strips or other health supplies can get them for free at any of 51 Community Health Station kiosks across Los Angeles County.This […]
Most Americans consume far more sodium than recommended, with the average intake topping 3,400 milligrams (mg) per day—well above the recommended federal guideline of 2,300 mg and the American Heart Association’s goal of 1,500 mg.This […]
California public health officials have announced a quarantine on mussels that aren’t commercially harvested, cautioning that naturally occurring toxins make the species potentially poisonous to humans this time of year.This post was originally published on […]
It’s widely recognized that health is determined by more than genetics. Socioeconomic factors, physical activity, nutrition, substance use, and even job stress are among the many other factors that play a role.This post was originally […]
From symptoms and risks to average age of onset, a recent study indicates that women have significant knowledge gaps about something they’ll all go through: menopause.This post was originally published on this site
To fellow travelers, Hannah Brehm likely looked like she was taking a belated babymoon well into her third trimester.This post was originally published on this site
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