TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It can be downright discouraging to work hard to lose 10 pounds, only to regain a few later. But don’t be downhearted — a new evidence review says…
Want to Bet? March Madness, the annual NCAA Tournament to determine the Division I men’s and women’s college basketball national champion, is in full swing! In the men’s tournament, Sweet 16 competition continued Friday with teams vying to advance…
TUESDAY, March 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Anxiety disorders are no small matter, but knowing which symptoms point to trouble may help you navigate your intense fears and worries. First, you are not alone: Anxiety…
If you talk to a healthcare benefits professional, health plan representative or consumer, the word “access” will inevitably enter the conversation. Exactly what is access? In the opening sentence to an article about consumer satisfaction,…
TUESDAY, March 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — U.S. water utilities will be required to remove certain “forever chemicals” from drinking water as the Biden administration sets first-ever limits on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl compounds, better known…
Let’s use a proverb, one of those short sentences that people often quote to give advice or tell you something about life, to level-set other popular proverbs for real life situations! There are so many…
MONDAY, March 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Swapping that steak for a fish filet or a veggie burger is not only good for your health, but the planet’s, too, a new study suggests. The study,…
You Are What You Eat You may have heard the old saying “you are what you eat.” The phrase is commonly used to link one’s overall health to healthy eating habits – which is good…
TUESDAY, Feb. 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If you’re struggling to find ways to get a good night’s sleep, you may not want to use YouTube videos as a resource. Researchers found what they described…
You may have heard the slogan, “Neither snow nor rain nor heat or gloom of night stays these couriers from the completion of their appointed rounds”. While this slogan is often associated with the…
This edition of the Download is dedicated to the Michigan State University (MSU) community and the many Spartans that have touched our lives. MSU, a member of AEPC since 1997, became the latest casualty of…
FRIDAY, Feb. 10, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — You walk into the room and see their face. They smile at you and look into your eyes. And just like that, your heart drops to…
Hearts take center stage in February! It is widely recognized as the month of love with the celebration of Valentine’s Day on February 14th. February is also designated as American National Heart Month to raise…
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Americans received unprecedented access to health care during the pandemic, including hassle-free public insurance and free tests, treatments and vaccines for COVID-19. Now, they need to prepare for…
February is Black History Month, a recognition of the triumphs and adversities that are a part of the fabric our country’s history. Black history continues to grow as today becomes yesterday and enters the history…
Since the late 1940s, Smokey the Bear has taught millions that they can prevent wildfires with his famous words “Remember … only YOU can prevent forest fires.” The same can be said for many types…
TUESDAY, Jan. 24, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — On April 16, 2021, Peter Laake was a starting freshman defender for his prep school’s varsity lacrosse team. He’d had a good year, and now his…
Three years ago, on January 20, 2020, the first U.S. case of COVID-19 was diagnosed in in Snohomish County, WA. As the virus began its initial spread across that country, the preexisting conditions of the…
Each year since 1983, the United States celebrates the life and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the third Monday in January. As we honor his life and achievements, it’s…
Let’s start with a question – did you or didn’t you? That is, did you start the new year with the tradition of making one or more resolutions? For many, the new year marks a…
TUESDAY, Dec. 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The Mediterranean diet delivers plenty of health dividends, and new research now discovers it may lower complications during pregnancy. Specifically, women who stuck to the diet had a…
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 21, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Need a healthy way to kick off the new year? You’re in luck. As the calendar turns, cultures across the world focus on good fortune and…
With 2022 drawing to a close, it’s hard not to spend a minute or two or more just wondering about things. What would be on your “wonder” list? Wondering how you will ever finish all…
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — In U.S. states with more restrictive abortion policies, rates of pregnant women, new mothers and infants dying were higher, a new report finds. The analysis, conducted by the…
With the new year just around the corner, the lists of what is “in” and what is “out” for 2023 are hitting the news. Thinking of painting a bathroom? According to interior designers, bright whites,…
FRIDAY, Dec. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — With wind power picking up as a viable energy source, new research shows U.S. air quality is getting better, benefiting all Americans’ health. There was one caveat to…
It’s that time of the year. Time to get ready for the holidays and wrap-up 2022. Unfortunately, it’s also time for the flu. The Centers for Disease Control reported today that 7.5% of outpatient medical…
TUESDAY, Nov. 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — If holiday demands get you frazzled, you can take heart from a new study: When it comes to stress, a little is good. “The bad outcomes of stress…
One of the greatest medical miracles was the discovery of the first antibiotic, penicillin, by Alexander Fleming in 1928. But penicillin was not called an antibiotic. The term antibiotic in medicine would not come until…
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month – a disease that affects more than 37 million Americans, with 1 in 5 of those affected not knowing they have it. A staggering 1/3 of the US adult…
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