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When Justine Carter stepped on the treadmill for a quick energy boost last May, she never thought it would lead to a near-death experience. The Utah mother, 33, was fit and healthy — but 12 minutes into her walk, she started having shortness of breath and a pain in her back that penetrated to her chest. When that was followed …

With flu season right around the corner, when is the right time to get the influenza vaccine? For most people who only need one dose of the flu shot, September and October are generally the best times to get vaccinated, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s website. The agency noted that “ideally, everyone should be …

Soy milk could have great heart health benefits, according to a new study. Research from the University of Toronto found that drinking soy milk can help lower blood pressure and blood lipids, which are risk factors for heart disease. The study, published in BMC Medicine and funded by the Soy Nutrition Institute Global (SNI) and the United Soybean Board, analyzed …

A growing number of U.S. adults are hesitant to get recommended vaccines this fall, a new survey found. The poll, which included 1,006 people, found that only 43% of respondents have gotten or plan to get the COVID vaccine. Only a slight majority (56%) of adults said they have gotten or plan to get the flu shot this fall. COVID …

There’s a reason quotes and inspirational sayings from people of all walks of life (and many periods of history) have staying power. Words of wisdom and reflection can offer solace, comfort and inspiration when times are hard. They can do this at any time, really. 10 HEALTHY HABITS TO PRACTICE EVERY DAY THAT TAKE LESS THAN 10 MINUTES EACH Here, …

Sitting for prolonged periods is known to raise the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and obesity — but it can also contribute to “dead butt syndrome,” according to health experts who specialize in musculoskeletal injuries. The condition, otherwise known as gluteal amnesia, involves numbness or pain in the buttocks, or pain in the upper thigh and hip, after …

A recently published study suggests travel could delay or slow the aging process, which is as good an excuse as any to go ahead and book that trip. The study, “The Principle of Entropy Increase: A Novel View of How Tourism Influences Human Health,” was published in the Journal of Travel Research in August. The study “applied the theory of …

Aging may not be quite as gradual as it seems. A new study from Stanford University in California has revealed that there are two periods when aging seems to accelerate. These two spurts tend to occur around age 44 and again at age 60, the study found. 11 TIPS FOR ADULTS AGE 65 AND OVER TO ‘LIVE WELL’ OVER TIME, …

Overuse of smartphones can have a variety of side effects — but is brain cancer one of them? “Cell phones are ubiquitous, and concern about the radiation they emit can cause fear of brain tumor formation,” said Dr. Paul Saphier, M.D., a neurosurgeon and founder of Coaxial Neurosurgical Specialists in New Jersey. Saphier addressed these concerns in a conversation with …

A good night’s sleep has many proven benefits — potentially including a healthier future for kids. New research from Penn State University analyzed how childhood sleep patterns could be linked to future substance use. Researchers at the university found that adolescents who went to bed later and slept fewer hours during their childhood were more likely to have consumed alcohol …