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Transition to adulthood and parenthood can take a toll on health, new studies find
One review found that leaving high school is associated with a significant drop in physical activity, particularly for people who go off to college or university. The second review reports that becoming a parent is linked to a substantial gain of weight — for women.
More than 15% of American adults get no exercise, including in Minnesota, CDC says
In Minnesota, 21.2 percent of adults — more than 1 in 5 — report being physically inactive.
‘Health hogwash’: Experts express serious concerns about Netflix’s new ‘Goop Lab’ show
The trailer for the series refers to exorcisms, psychedelics, psychic healing and energy healing.
Tips for staying on track with your health and fitness resolutions
The social fitness network Strava predicts that Sunday will be “Quitter’s Day,” the day when most Americans will forsake their fitness goals for 2020.
An architect of the ‘Minnesota Model,’ Rev. Gordon Grimm held fast to Hazelden’s mission
When Grimm died on Jan. 5, he left behind a legacy of accomplishment in addiction treatment, but those who worked with him say he will be best remembered for his focus on individuals, his generous spirit and his commitment to improving the lives of people worldwide struggling with the disease of addiction.
Little change seen in walking and cycling in the U.S. since 2000
The researchers say any new measures to increase active travel should focus on children, teens and older adults, whose rates of walking and cycling are either lower than average or on the decline.
High-deductible plans jeopardize financial health of patients and rural hospitals
For many rural residents, paying a monthly premium and still facing thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket costs can feel like having no insurance at all.
Five years after an abortion, most women feel relief, not regret, study finds
The study comes at a time when a growing number of states are making it more difficult for women to get abortions by imposing waiting periods, mandatory counseling or medically unnecessary ultrasounds.
Average body temperature has fallen over last 150 years, study finds
The authors of the new study have concluded that the average normal body temperature has dropped almost a full degree, to 97.9°F.
Many young women receive unnecessary pelvic exams and Pap tests, study suggests
Each year, more than a million young women under the age of 21 in the United States are getting medically unnecessary pelvic exams and Pap tests, a new study finds.
First-episode support group helps parents cope with the reality of their children’s psychosis
“We meet on the third Wednesday of the month,” said Michele Gran. “We’re constantly welcoming other parents in to help them understand that there is hope and life for us — even after our children’s diagnosis.”
Kidney disease is on the rise in Minnesota
The disease hasn’t received as much attention as other ailments like cancer, but affects 730,000 Minnesotans.
Study shows sharp rise in e-scooter injuries since 2017
The most common injuries were fractures (27 percent), followed by contusions and abrasions (23 percent) and lacerations (14 percent).
Catholics run one-third of Wisconsin hospitals, putting many reproductive procedures off-limits
A retired obstetrician says Catholic restrictions kept her from providing the best care to patients: “When you have a moral conflict like that, it eats away at you.”
Healthy habits at midlife linked to up to an extra 10 years of living without chronic disease
The greater the number of healthy habits we adopt, the longer we’re likely to live free of major chronic illnesses like type 2 diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers, the study also found.
Study links increases in minimum wage to decreases in state suicide rates
Raising the minimum wage by $1 an hour could lower the suicide rate among people with a high school education or less by up to 6 percent, according to a new study.
Training for a first marathon can help turn back the clock on cardiovascular aging, study finds
“Our study shows it is possible to reverse the consequences of aging on our blood vessels with real-world exercise in just six months,” said cardiologist Dr. Charlotte Manisty, the study’s senior author.
When are we most likely to feel our lives are meaningful? Around age 60, study finds
The data also revealed a significant association between the presence of a sense of purpose in life and better physical and mental well-being, as well as better cognitive functioning among people older than 60.
Teenage boys with progressive attitudes about gender are less likely to be violent, study finds
The study also found that teenage boys who report that they have witnessed their peers abusing women and girls are significantly more likely to bully and fight with others.
