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People with physical and mobility disabilities need to work out, but there are a lot of obstacles in their way
Although there are inclusive fitness certifications available, most fitness instructors are not trained to adapt their knowledge to people with disabilities.
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Dementia drug debate – Should you take Paxlovid? – Free COVID tests coming – EEE in MA – Stem cell diabetes study
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New Covid vaccine – Heat deaths – Whooping cough is back – Does knuckle cracking cause arthritis
Washington elementary school kids are guaranteed recess
Thanks to a new law signed into law in 2023 by the Governor, all students in grades K-5 are now guaranteed recess to support their physical and mental health.
Politicians step up attacks on the teaching of scientific theories in US schools
Over the past few decades, conservative or religious groups that object to including the theory of evolution in science classes have tried a different approach. Now, they argue, if the “scientific” theory of evolution is taught, other views, such as “intelligent design” – a stand-in for creationism – should also be taught.
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How long you live depends on where you live – COVID symptoms in kids and teens – Raw milk and kids’ health
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FDA may green light new Covid vaccine soon – Home test for syphilis approved – Blood banks need type O – Polio in Gaza
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder causes debilitating periods. Here’s what we know about how to treat it.
For people with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), every month involves a struggle: feeling low and hopeless, navigating a minefield of intrusive thoughts and emotions, feeling so tired and overwhelmed that they are reduced to tears. The symptoms — which can also include depressed mood, anxiety, mood swings, irritability, sleep disturbances, difficulty concentrating and appetite changes — lift when their period starts, only to return again the next month.
Who dies in a heat wave? How to help protect the vulnerable in our communities
Most deaths from extreme heat are in older people who frequently die alone inside their homes.
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Bird flu detected in cats – U.S. life expectancy – mPox spreads
What is mpox? A microbiologist explains what’s known about this smallpox cousin
The name “monkeypox” comes from the first documented cases of the illness in animals in 1958, when two outbreaks occurred in monkeys kept for research. However, the virus did not jump from monkeys to humans, nor are monkeys major carriers of the disease.
Fluid keeps your brain from crushing itself and shields your spine from shock – a neurologist explains what happens when it stops working
Cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF, is a clear, colorless liquid that plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and function of your central nervous system. It cushions the brain and spinal cord, provides nutrients and removes waste products.
Despite its importance, problems related to CSF often go unnoticed until something goes wrong.
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Human parvovirus is on the rise – Late-Summer Travel Plans? You Might Want to Put on a Mask – Feeling old? Your molecules change rapidly around ages 44 and 60, study says
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More Than Half of US States Reporting ‘Very High’ COVID Activity Levels – Hot Summer Threatens Efficacy of Mail-Order Medications – Older Adults Do Not Benefit from Moderate Drinking
IBS: What you need to know
IBS is considered a “functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorder.” That means there’s a problem with how your brain and your gut work together. This can cause your gut to be more sensitive, which can lead to more bloating or abdominal pain. It can also change how the muscles in your bowel contract.