Science and exploration 09/15/2023 1446 views 50 love One of the experiments carried out during ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen’s mission will be to monitor his health and vital signs during his daily exercise in space. Understanding how the human body copes with microgravity is at the center of many experiments conducted aboard the International Space Station. Although it takes astronauts about two weeks to get used to being in space, tracking how their bodies change, especially during exercise, can help researchers understand how to best help astronauts in orbit . During his Huginn mission, ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen will train…
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The numbers are shocking: The Centers for Disease Control reported that construction workers committed suicide in 2016, the second highest rate of any industry group in the country. Suicide rates were only higher for those who worked in another occupational group: the mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction industries, according to the CDC. The CDC found that in 2016, the most recent year for which statistics are available, for every 100,000 construction workers, 45.3 men committed suicide. This rate was 9.4 per 100,000 for women in the sector. In the mining, quarrying and oil and gas extraction sectors, for…
June 29, 2023 – Curtis Huttenhowerprofessor of computational biology and bioinformatics at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, studies the role played by microbiota plays in health and disease. He most often focuses on the human gut, but his research has recently expanded to pets, including dogs and cats. Q: What motivated you to study the gut microbiome of pets and how does it relate to human health? A: Initially, I was excited about the opportunity to extend our human microbiome research to pets, as I have been a cat dad for decades and pet welfare is one…
Welcome to get started TODAY. Subscribe to our Start the newsletter TODAY to join the 31-day challenge and receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox.You asked, we answered! Hundreds of Start TODAY members told us they wanted healthier, more balanced meal ideas to help them reach their health goals. This dietitian-designed meal plan gives you the flexibility to ease into a new year while learning the building blocks of a healthy diet.Everyone The Healthiest Diets Have a Plant-Based Leanand studies show that you don’t have to completely ditch animal products to reap the benefits of increased plant consumption.RecommendedSo this week…
01:45 – Source: CNN For aging bodies, this type of workout may be better than jogging Sign up for CNN’s Fitness, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide will help you get into a healthy routine, backed by experts.. CNN — If your main fitness goal is weight loss, you may want to consider the time of day you exercise. A new study offers clues that could help you maximize your efforts. Exercising between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. was associated with lower waist circumference and body mass index that people who train at midday or in the evening, according…
“We obviously have patients of all ethnicities and ages,” Williams said. “That’s the wonderful thing about plastic surgery is that we operate on everyone.” This reality contrasts with how plastic surgery is often presented in the media and how it is perceived by laypeople, Williams noted. “I think sometimes cosmetic surgery gets a bad rap because of the kinds of things we see on TV, but it’s a different form of self-care in my opinion, and that’s one of the reasons why it became popular,” Williams said. “It’s a way of taking control and changing things externally to match what…
On Nov. 7, Harris County voters will vote on a $2.5 billion bond proposal to fund Harris Healththe facilities plan. From creating new clinics to serving underserved areas, this plan aims to improve the overall health and well-being of Harris County.Impact on the community spoke with Dr. Esmaeil Porsa, President and CEO of Harris Health, as he delved into the details of the ambitious $2.9 billion facilities planhighlighting the motivations behind this transformative initiative for healthcare in Harris County.Why is Harris Health embarking on a $2.9 billion facilities plan?Dr. Porsa: There is an urgent and pressing need to address some…
Childhood overweight and obesity pose a widespread health threat. Many children attend child care that provides them with most of the foods they eat each day. However, it is unclear to what extent programs designed to provide healthy diets are successful in meeting children’s nutritional needs while controlling energy intake at the necessary level. A study by Roe and colleagues addressed this question and reports its results in the May 2023 issue of The nutrition journal. Data on children’s food weight, energy density, energy intake, activity, and appetite traits were derived from three crossover trials conducted in child care centers…
This is our twelfth annual Global Health Research Showcase, a celebration of Duke global health student-led research and experiments. Students will have the chance to share their work in person again on October 23, from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., in the Trent Semans Center in the Great Hall. We encourage the Duke and Triangle global health community as a whole to come and discuss, provide valuable feedback, and give students the support they deserve.
Dhruv Bhutani / Android AuthorityNeed a little audio pick-me-up every morning? Motivational podcasts can be a great way to start your day, whether you’re looking to improve your productivity at work, achieve your fitness goals, or simply become a better human. On this point, here are the best motivational podcasts to listen to in 2023. The best motivational podcasts Life kit Subject: Lifestyle, personal developmentNPR Podcasts are some of the best podcasts on the market, and the short Life Kit podcast is perfect for getting a little better on the go. It covers topics from creating a better bucket list…