Young women who eat little or no red meat and dairy are at risk of developing vitamin deficiencies that could lead to health problems later in life, one scientist said. Professor Ian Givens, director of the Institute of Food, Nutrition and Health at the University of Reading, said in a briefing at the Science Media … Read more
Lindsey Vonn has credited athletes like Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka with taking the discussion about mental health in sport on a “global scale.” One of the most successful female skiers of all time, the American has previously spoken of her own battles with depression during an illustrious career in which Vonn won 82 World … Read more
_1641959346183_1641959358998.jpg "Milind Soman revisits bodyweight exercises that he did 40 years ago")
Milind soman is a fitness enthusiast. The actor, model, never fails to serve us with the necessary dose of physical motivation we need to start the day on a high note. Milind’s Instagram profile is packed with photos and videos of himself exercising and they all manage to make us drool. The training diaries of … Read more
The researchers extracted data from the Nurses’ Health Study Y Health Professionals Follow-up Study, which analyzed more than 60,000 women and more than 31,000 men with healthy hearts. Participants were asked about their dietary choices every four years, over the course of 28 years. When comparing the type of cooking fat each participant used, as … Read more
Getting good rest, for example, can help bodies reset white blood cell counts, says a sleep expert. Getting a good night’s sleep can feel great, and a sleep neurologist wants people to know that getting a good night’s sleep can also boost your immune system and mental health. “It’s really important to get a good … Read more
Garment While being in shape will not prevent you from contracting the virus it has many other protective benefits for athletes. Physical activity releases endorphins, chemicals in the brain that revitalize the mind and body, and can help improve all aspects of overall health. Exercise can help relieve depression, stress, and anxiety, and help control … Read more
When we think of bone health, the first nutrient that generally comes to mind is calcium, and while an adequate intake of calcium is necessary to maintain bone health, vitamin D is just as important as your body you need vitamin D to absorb calcium. Consequently, vitamin D deficiencies are linked to an increased risk … Read more
The Department of Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health (NMH) invites you to participate in the launch event of “ENLACE, the PAHO Data Portal on Noncommunicable Diseases, Mental Health, and External Causes” about Tuesday, January 18, 2022 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm (EST). Recognizing the value and relevance of data in accelerating efforts to achieve … Read more