Opinion: What explains the stigma surrounding mental illness among Asians? Blame ghosts

Opinion: What explains the stigma surrounding mental illness among Asians? Blame ghosts

Open this photo in gallery: A family burns offerings at their relative’s grave at the Diamond Hill Cemetery in Hong Kong on April 5, as people visit cemeteries to honour their ancestors during the annual Tomb Sweeping Day, known locally in Hong Kong as Ching Ming.PETER PARKS/Getty Images Kevin Chong’s most recent novel, The Double Life of Benson Yu, is …

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Lifestyle is the key to preventing diabetes

Lifestyle is the key to preventing diabetes

Today, 96 million people are prediabetic, and 80% of those have no idea. On top of that, 37 million Americans currently live with the disease, said Erin Murray, Ph.D., RDN, an associate professor of Nutrition at Metropolitan State University of Denver. “We’re seeing diagnoses in younger and younger populations,” Murray said. “Our goal is to use evidence-based strategy to help …

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The 12 Best Weight Loss Apps of 2023

The 12 Best Weight Loss Apps of 2023

We include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission. PlateJoy, Inc. is owned and operated by Healthline Media. Here’s our process.How we vet brands and productsHealthline only shows you brands and products that we stand behind.Our team thoroughly researches and evaluates the recommendations we make …

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Column: How to make healthy lifestyle changes | Columnists

Column: How to make healthy lifestyle changes | Columnists

I’m sure that while picking through leftover Halloween candy, scanning Pinterest for the best Thanksgiving recipe, and fighting off the urge to stay in bed now that it’s dark outside, the last thing you want is another article on diet and exercise. However, with the New Year approaching, this is a perfect time to evaluate the habits that fundamentally shape …

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My mind was poisoned by diet culture. Then I tried weightlifting | Fitness

My mind was poisoned by diet culture. Then I tried weightlifting | Fitness

I have grown two hard lumps on my arms. They are deltoids, apparently. I have never been remotely aware of having deltoids before – I always assumed my shoulders simply elongated into a formless mass of flesh that eventually gave way to the rest of my limbs. But now I have deltoids. They are small, hard and perfect, and yes, …

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what 70 years of research tells us about children and screens

what 70 years of research tells us about children and screens

Ask any parent and it’s likely they’ll tell you they’re worried about their kids’ screen time. A 2021 poll found it was Australian parents’ number one health concern for their kids – ahead of cyberbullying and unhealthy diets. But how worried should parents be? The information that’s out there can be confusing. Some psychologists have compared it to smoking (amid …

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How To Build A Routine That Will Change Your Life + Tips For Productivity & Healthy Habits

How To Build A Routine That Will Change Your Life + Tips For Productivity & Healthy Habits

Establishing positive rituals and routines has the power to transform your life completely. Most people want to feel energized, get healthier, and improve their productivity. However, making significant lifestyle changes can feel daunting. The key is to start small by implementing intentional morning and evening rituals. Gradually building up these routines creates momentum to form life-altering habits over time. Start …

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10 Surprising Health Benefits and Uses of Peaches

10 Surprising Health Benefits and Uses of Peaches

Peaches — or Prunus persica — are small fruit with a fuzzy peel and a sweet white or yellow flesh. They’re thought to have originated in China more than 8,000 years ago (1). Peaches are related to plums, apricots, cherries, and almonds. They’re considered drupes or stone fruit because their flesh surrounds a shell that houses an edible seed. They …

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