Tag: health

Nike’s London store recently introduced a plus-sized mannequin to display its active clothing range which goes up to a size 32. The mannequin triggered a cascade of responses ranging from outrage to celebration. One side argues that the mannequin normalizes obesity and leads obese people to feel that they are healthy when in fact they

The MINDtick app was developed in South Australia by Flinders University and mental health technology developer goAct to assist with the early and accurate diagnosis and management of mental illness by allowing access to a person’s smartphone data. The app draws on mobile phone data, such as information about a user’s location, to see how

Low-carb diets could reduce diabetes, heart disease and stroke risk even if people DON’T lose weight by cutting down on bread, potatoes and pasta Researchers at Ohio State University tested low-carb diets on 16 people  Weight loss was thought to be what caused the health benefits of diet changes But people’s blood fat and cholesterol

As automation advances, predictions of a jobless future have some fearing unrest from mass unemployment, while others imagine a more contented work-free society. Aside from economic factors, paid employment brings other benefits—often psychological—such as self-esteem and social inclusion. Now, researchers at the universities of Cambridge and Salford have set out to define a recommended “dosage”

Cutting out these culprits can help soothe the swelling. Another simple fix is to eat regularly throughout the day. There is a popular misconception that skipping meals will flatten the stomach – this is wrong, says Kirsten Crothers, specialist gastro dietitian and spokesperson for the British Dietetic Association. She explained: “Irregular eating can cause a

Vitamin D deficiency can be serious, if left untreated. Insufficient intake can cause diseases such as rickets in children, and bone pain caused by a condition called osteomalacia in adults. It is therefore imperative to get enough of the vitamin. Between late March/early April to the end of September, most people can get all the

The old message about enjoying things in moderation is something one Chinese teen is sure to adhere to in the future. The girl, 14, was reportedly addicted to bubble tea. But her love of the popular milk drink, which is packed with tapioca balls, ended with her in hospital and hundreds of undigested black, chewy

The CPO of UK start-up Birdie Raj Tanna marvelled at the irony that people can easily make calls between London and San Francisco, but can’t get an alert if an elderly person is “at home on the floor for six hours.” Mr Tanna told Express.co.uk: “We know and there are plenty of studies that show

The unprecedented implications of digital health innovations, being co-produced by the mainstreaming and integration of artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and cyber-physical systems (CPS) in healthcare, are examined in a new technology horizon-scanning article. This digital transformation of healthcare is facilitated by the rapid rise in Big Data and real-time Big Data

What It Is: A dry flotation spa treatment allows you to float effortlessly to relax without getting wet. One 30-minute session is $135. Who Tried It: Sheila Baylis, PEOPLE Health Editor Level of Difficulty: 0/10, (This is on a scale of 1-10 but I want to emphasize the total lack of effort here. You’re even

Kathy Griffin is remembering fonder times on her mother’s 99th birthday. Earlier this year, the comedian revealed that her beloved mother, Maggie, suffered from dementia, and in a post celebrating the incredible birthday milestone, she confirmed it was only getting worse. “Today is my mother Maggie’s 99th Birthday. I spoke with her yesterday and, unfortunately,

Type 2 diabetes is a common condition that affects more people now than ever. It is estimated that more than five million people will have diabetes in the UK by 2025. Knowing what symptoms to look out for and speaking with your GP are ways to help prevent the condition worsening. To mark Diabetes Awareness

The standards and expectations to which men and woman generally conform impact health across life stages, health sectors and world regions, finds a new study from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis. By analyzing a series of six case studies, gender norms expert Lindsay Stark, associate professor at the Brown School, and

Cholesterol is a fatty substance which is found in blood. It’s produced naturally in the liver and some cholesterol can be found in the foods we eat or supplements we take. When a person has too much ‘bad’ cholesterol it can cause major problems to their health. Cholesterol is carried in the blood by proteins

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Midway through the morning session of Mental Health First Aid, a course at the Mental Health Center of Denver, my instructor asks me to turn to one of my tablemates, look them in the eye, and ask a simple question: “Are you thinking about killing yourself?” Not “hurting yourself,” because the semantics will work against

The advent of the #MeToo movement showed how quickly we can challenge the sort of discrimination that was become so normal we barely batted an eyelid. Perhaps it is same sort of social uprising needed to address the health gap of gender; a gap that sees women and the LGBQI community worse off, but also

Vitamin B12 deficiency occurs when a person lacks the vitamin in their diet. The vitamin is essential for the body to make red blood cells and to keep the nerves healthy. A lack of B12 leads to a lack of red blood cells, also causing them to be abnormally large and to have a short

Do these inspirational survivors prove cancer could soon be just another illness we live with? Richard Jackson was diagnosed with skin cancer and given nine months to live After a year and five cycles of a drug called ipilimumab, all tumours disappeared Deborah James, 37, will compete in a triathlon weeks after cancer surgery Her remarkable

Kale has been hot for some time. A search of #kale on Instagram yields more than 3.6 million hits. Along with an endless stream of green smoothies and juices, you’ll find health enthusiasts sporting t-shirts and hats proudly displaying cute sayings, like “kale yeah.” A kale cult has clearly emerged. But does kale really live up