White House seeks to tackle food insecurity at first hunger conference since 1969 | CNN Politics

White House seeks to tackle food insecurity at first hunger conference since 1969 | CNN Politics

CNN — Groceries cost 13.5% more than they did a year ago. Almost 25 million adults live in households where there is not always enough to eat. About 40% of food banks saw increased demand this summer. at a time when the food affordability is in the spotlight, the Biden administration is hosting a White … Read more

Years after water crisis, Flint residents reported high rates of depression, PTSD | CNN

Years after water crisis, Flint residents reported high rates of depression, PTSD | CNN

CNN — In a new study, researchers say the experiences of residents of Flint, Michigan show that environmental disasters like the water crisis can have long-term consequences for mental health. Flint residents reported changes in the color, smell, and taste of their water soon after the city turned to the Flint River as its water … Read more

Common steroids used for asthma, allergies linked to brain decline, study finds | CNN

Common steroids used for asthma, allergies linked to brain decline, study finds | CNN

CNN — Taking oral or inhaled glucocorticoids, a type of steroid used to curb inflammation in asthma and other autoimmune disorders, may be linked to harmful changes in the brain’s white matter, a new study found. “This study shows that both systemic and inhaled glucocorticoids are associated with an apparently generalized reduction in white matter … Read more

Aerobics isn’t the only exercise that can slow mild cognitive decline, study finds | CNN

Aerobics isn’t the only exercise that can slow mild cognitive decline, study finds | CNN

Publisher’s note: Sign up for CNN’s Fitness, But Better newsletter. Subscribe to our newsletter series to facilitate a healthy routine, backed by experts. CNN — Cheers couch potatoes! Regular stretching, balance, and range-of-motion exercises are just as good as aerobic exercise at slowing the progression of mild cognitive impairment, according to a new study. “My … Read more