Being happy is good for the mind and body. There are so many amazing health benefits of being happy. Researchers have found that happier people tend to live longer and healthier lives, are less likely to get sick, and have more energy. Studies show that positive emotions are associated with increased mental and physical health, while…
A woman wonders how to establish emotional safety with a partner whom she loves but who 80 hours a week in a residency program. The Question to Lisa I am a 27 yr old professional in a new relationship (4 months) with a guy who just started a residency program which means he works about 80…
Ischaemic stroke has two types of stroke: embolic stroke and thrombotic stroke. Although they can form anywhere, blood clots that result in an embolic stroke typically form in the heart or arteries of the neck and upper chest. Once the clot breaks loose, it moves via the bloodstream to the brain. The clot becomes lodged…
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) has long been the poster child of evidence-based psychological treatments. It is a first-line treatment recommended by NICE guidelines for mental health disorders and acts as the cornerstone of the NHS’s Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT). But with hundreds of individual studies scattered across different disorders with different methodologies, it…
Who Really Gets VV ECMO? Numbers, Nuance, and the Human Factor Is VV ECMO purely a numbers game? Or is there a softer, more human side to deciding who receives this life-saving therapy? In this candid and insightful interview, Jon Marinaro sits down with the legendary Dr. Eddy Fan—one of the most published and respected…
Think you’re eating healthy? You might be surprised. You’ve stopped eating chips and french fries. You’re working out more. You’re trying to make better food choices. But your blood pressure is still too high. What’s going on? The truth is, some foods that seem totally normal are actually bad for your blood pressure. These foods…
Last updated on July 29th, 2025 The 2025 CrossFit Games begin on August 1, and from a programming standpoint, we’re starting to see a clearer picture of what the weekend will look like. Well, sort of. Currently, we have details for six of the 10 events this week (at the time of publication): Events 1…
WASHINGTON — Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could “imminently” overhaul a key federal advisory panel that recommends which preventive services insurers must pay for, according to a person familiar with the plans. The person said that federal health officials are actively vetting new members for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. David Mansdoerfer, an…
Last updated on July 29th, 2025 Watching elite athletes throw down all weekend is hard work — and you’re gonna need coffee, carbs, and a break from the bleachers. Spectating is a marathon, not a sprint, and that’s where this guide comes in. We’ve gathered the top spots to eat, caffeinate, and pass the time…
Sleep is a basic biological process necessary for physical and mental recovery. However, these days, a lack of sleep is becoming increasingly common. According to global health statistics, many people sleep less than the recommended 7–9 hours per night (Chattu et al., 2018). Be it work pressure, exam stress, lifestyle choices, or a medical condition,…