Wrestling with my husband's fear of getting COVID again
My husband is high risk and still takes COVID precautions. I want our old life back.
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How high blood sugar, hypertension and obesity can add up to cancer risk
It's known that obesity is linked to many cancers. A study shows metabolic syndrome, which includes factors like high blood pressure and insulin resistance, also drives increased risk.
Women who do strength training live longer. How much is enough?
Strength training is good for everyone. But women who train regularly, reduce their risk of death from heart disease significantly. And here are 5 other hidden benefits of building muscle.
The U.S. prison population is rapidly graying. Prisons aren't built for what's coming
By one measure, about a third of all prisoners will be considered geriatric by 2030. Prison systems are grappling with how to care for their elderly prisoners — and how to pay for it.
How to take the perfect nap
Ever wake up from a nap feeling extra groggy? Naps can be beneficial for your mental and physical health — but there are a few things you need to know. NPR's Life Kit has tips for the optimal nap.
A leading mindfulness teacher shares insights to counter tech addiction and isolation
Jon Kabat-Zinn, who brought mindfulness meditation into mainstream medical settings, discusses how the centering practice can help with some of today's widespread social problems.
Q&A: Yashica Dutt on her life as part of an oppressed caste in 'Coming Out As Dalit'
When Dutt was a kid, her family pretended to be rich so no one would suspect their caste identity. In her memoir, she talks of her struggles — and her decision to publicly declare she is a Dalit.
Resilient and strong: Voices of women from Kenya's largest 'slum'
International Women's Day, on March 8, celebrates the achievements of women. We share stories from women in the the Kibera community, which locals call a "slum," about their setbacks and successes.
Health industry struggles to recover from cyberattack on a unit of UnitedHealth
Doctors are worried that the attack on Change Healthcare, part of UnitedHeathcare's Optum division, will mean they can't get paid properly for months.
FDA approves Wegovy for lowering heart attack and stroke risk in overweight patients
The popular weight-loss drug can now be used to reduce the risk of stroke, heart attacks and other serious cardiovascular problems in patients who are overweight or who have obesity, the FDA said.