Subscribe to CNN’s Fitness, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide will help you settle into a healthy routine, backed by experts. CNN — Taking 8,600 steps a day will prevent weight gain in adults, while adults who are already overweight can cut their chances of becoming obese in half by adding an extra 2,400 … Read more
CNN — An overwhelming majority of people in the United States think the country is experiencing a mental health crisis, according to a new CNN poll in partnership with the Kaiser Family Foundation. Nine in 10 adults said they believe there is a mental health crisis in the US today. When asked to rate the … Read more
Publisher’s note: Brenda Rivera-Garcia, DVM, MPH is Senior Director of Programs for Latin America and the Caribbean at Americares, a former visiting scholar with the dengue branch of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and a territorial epidemiologist at the Department of Health of Puerto Rico. The opinions expressed in this comment are … Read more
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
Publisher’s note: Before starting any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you feel pain. CNN — It’s no secret that exercise is important to your health, whatever your age. And it’s tempting to assume that kids don’t have trouble staying active. After all, there are gym classes at school, recess for the … Read more
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
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
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