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The conflict in Israel and Gaza has dominated the news cycle for the last week. Turn on the TV or log on to any social media platform and you’ll be confronted with a barrage of horrific headlines.  While staying informed is important, consuming an excess of graphic images and videos can negatively affect your mental health. Media exposure to mass …

Students help instructional coach Regina Green caramelize onions for a dish featuring fresh greens from the school garden at Watkins Elementary. Allison Aubrey/NPR hide caption toggle caption Allison Aubrey/NPR Students help instructional coach Regina Green caramelize onions for a dish featuring fresh greens from the school garden at Watkins Elementary. Allison Aubrey/NPR Farm to school events are happening all over …

Share on PinterestThe injectable drug Mounjaro performed well in a weight loss clinical trial. Design by MNT; Photography by The Washington Post/Getty Images Study participants lost a total of 26% of body weight when drug therapy was combined with lifestyle intervention. Mounjaro, or tripeptide, is approved for treating type 2 diabetes but can also be prescribed off-label for weight loss. …

Good oral hygiene isn’t just about the type of floss you use or whether you prefer electric or manual toothbrushes. In fact, the right toothpaste can make or break your dental health. With seemingly endless choices available, purchasing the right one can be a challenge. Additionally, there are so many different variations to choose from depending on your needs, including …

For many cardiologists, advising patients on healthy lifestyle behaviors is a key component of daily practice. While a substantial portion of one’s risk for cardiovascular disease can be attributed to genetic susceptibility, lifestyle factors also have a significant role in managing cardiovascular risk and disease.1,2 In a prospective cohort study published in June 2023 in the European Journal of Preventive …

Alternative medicine is commonly used by the families of children with epilepsy, but patients often do not mention it to their physicians, and there is a dearth of scientific evidence supporting many of the most common alternative therapies, according to a new review. In the paper, published in Children (Basel), investigators said better studies into the use of complementary alternative …

Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our free Start TODAY newsletter to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox — and join us on Instagram! Brenda Halsey, 49, knew something was wrong when she started having vision problems in her left eye in November 2004. Those problems turned out to be symptoms of multiple sclerosis. For years, MS only caused minor issues. …

Many of us enjoy sitting down to watch a good film because of the way movies can make us feel. A sad film might help us release our emotions or a comedy might lift our mood. Movies can also offer a chance to connect with and explore our emotions in a safe way. Because of the effect that films can …