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People in England and Wales are not allowed assistance to die, even when they are terminally ill and wish to end their lives. Those wishing to access assisted death sometimes choose to travel to countries […]

Writing in a letter to his friend Lucilius around AD62, the Roman philosopher Seneca outlined two arguments for vegetarianism. The first argument came from a Roman philosopher called Sextius whom Seneca particularly admired, who had […]

Standing desks became popular thanks to phrases like “sitting is the new smoking,” which highlighted the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle.This post was originally published on this site

Most senior citizens get around in their daily lives by driving, walking or using public buses and subways. But many people in their 60s and 70s could potentially be interested in other options, such as […]

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and a program of physical and mental rehabilitation probably improve symptoms of long COVID, but the effects are modest, finds a review of the latest evidence published in The BMJ.This post […]

Global warming and extreme heat events are having an increasing impact on human health. In corresponding studies, the ambient temperature and relative humidity are summarized as the heat index, as they influence and reinforce each […]

Manmade sounds such as vehicle traffic can mask the positive impact of nature soundscapes on people’s stress and anxiety, according to a study published November 27, 2024, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Paul […]

Ultraprocessed foods have been linked to a myriad of health issues, and a new study suggests that the autoimmune skin disease psoriasis might be added to that list.This post was originally published on this site

Non-nutritive sweeteners are often perceived as healthier than sugar, but new findings have confirmed new ways they may interact with sugar handling in the body.This post was originally published on this site

Culturally appropriate women-centered interventions can help health care systems respond to domestic violence, research has found. HERA (Health care Responding to Violence and Abuse) has been co-developing and evaluating a domestic violence and abuse health […]