There’s no indication that we will go back to the days without smartphones, so why not use them to address promote physical activity?
In 10 Years, Half Of Middle-Income Elders Won’t Be Able To Afford Housing, Medical Care
Low-income seniors are taken care of by tax subsidies. high-income seniors are largely self-sufficient. But the needs of middle-income seniors are ignored.
Amid Opioid Crackdown, Officials Reach Out To Pain Patients
Amid an crackdown on overprescribing doctors in Appalachia, advocates have been increasingly concerned for pain patients who they may turn to street drugs.
Is walking enough?
To be effective for exercise, walking needs to be of at least moderate intensity. For many, this is a brisk walk.
The Homeless Are Dying In Record Numbers On The Streets Of L.A.
A record number of homeless people — 918 last year alone — are dying across Los Angeles County. Deaths now outpace the growth of the homeless population.
How much do sedentary people need to move? Less than you think
Only about 20-40 minutes of physical activity a day seems to eliminate most health risks associated with sitting.
News bits
Health headlines from the region and around the world.
What should my heart rate be?
Although the “normal” range of heart rate is quite broad at 60-100, there’s increasing evidence having a heart rate at the lower end of the spectrum is better for you.
Explainer: what is Candida auris and who is at risk?
Candida auris, a deadly, multidrug-resistant fungus emerging around the world, has been called the new “fungal superbug.”
What a frenemy fungus can tell us about a deadly new one
The new fungus C. auris seems very mysterious but we can use what we have learned from studying other fungi to deal with it.