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Nothing compares to the joy of coming home to a loyal companion. The unconditional love of a pet can do more than keep you company. Pets may also decrease stress, improve heart health, and even help children with their emotional and social skills. An estimated 68% of U.S. households have a pet. But who benefits …
Families often find spending quality time together in today’s fast-paced world challenging. However, the benefits of engaging in family adventures go far beyond creating lasting memories. Recent studies show that these experiences have a significant impact on both physical and emotional well-being. This article will explore the benefits of family adventures, backed by compelling statistics. …
Welcome to the transformative world of biophilic design, a unique approach that links the beauty of nature to our living spaces. This design philosophy transcends mere aesthetics and is crucial in enhancing our well-being through nature and connecting us more deeply with the environment. Biophilic design is not just about adding plants; it’s about creating …
The intricate relationship that exists between humans and the gut microbiome has become a hot research topic, and scientists are constantly uncovering new reasons why a healthy diet can lead to a healthier life. Dietary fibers are a particularly important aspect of this connection. When we ingest these compounds, which are mainly found in plant-based …
Medical texts from 2,500 years ago rarely mention severe memory loss, suggesting today’s widespread dementia stems from modern environments and lifestyles, a new USC analysis shows. You might think age-related dementia has been with us all along, stretching back to the ancient world. But a new analysis of classical Greek and Roman medical texts suggests …
Around the globe, landscapes are being sliced and diced by high-traffic roadways, and interstate highways and wide arterials have become defining features of most developed metropolitan areas. As picturesque nature is being replaced by roadways the constant flow of cars is spewing their pollution into the environment and nearby neighborhoods. One of the problems with …
Are your eyes giving you signs of strain; do you find yourself squinting often? If you are spending too much time staring at your smartphone, tablet, computer, or TV screen, you aren’t doing your eyes any favors, to be honest, you’re most likely to be seriously damaging them. When you spend too much time doing …
Nobody likes being sick with a virus. It can feel even worse if you get your loved ones sick, too. But you can keep your family healthier by learning ways to prevent viruses from spreading. Some viruses, like other germs, can live on surfaces. You become infected when you touch them and then touch your …
Global death counts due to cardiovascular disease (CVD) increased from 12.4 million in 1990 to 19.8 million in 2022, reflecting global population growth and aging and the contributions from preventable metabolic, environmental and behavioral risks, according to the newest Global Burden of Disease (GBD) special report published in JACC. The report provides an update of …
As the days become darker, colder and seemingly longer many of us find ourselves spending less time outdoors and retreating inside our homes to the warmth and comfort it provides. After some time inside many will start to feel that stuffiness inside and miss the great outdoors, but care not to venture back out into …