Navigating the Digital Age: Reclaiming Tech-Free Time for Your Family
How can you foster a more balanced relationship with technology within your family and encourage periods of digital disconnection?
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Empowering Health Through Food: National Nutrition Month Tips
National Nutrition Month emphasizes the powerful connection between food and well-being, encouraging individuals to make informed choices that foster healthier lifestyles and stronger community bonds. Prioritizing balanced diets, exploring diverse culinary traditions, and seeking personalized nutrition guidance are key steps toward improved health and overall wellness.
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Step Up Your Health: Why Walking Matters (and How to Do More of It)
Walking just 150 minutes a week can significantly reduce your risk of chronic diseases, improve sleep, and boost your mental well-being. Incorporate more steps into your day by taking the stairs, parking further away, or inviting a friend for a walk.
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CES 2025: A Glimpse into the Future of Tech
CES 2025 wasn’t just about flashy gadgets; it also unveiled innovations with the potential to improve our health and well-being.
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Level Up Your Health in 2025: Fresh Tips from UCLA Experts
UCLA Health experts share their unconventional tips to help you thrive in 2025.
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Healthy Eating Over the Holidays: A Balanced Approach
The holidays are a wonderful time for enjoying tasty meals and celebrating with loved ones. Encouraging us to embrace the celebrations with a sense of mindfulness and balance, Robert Fineberg, MD, DABOM reminds us, “Enjoy the holidays and all the food that is to offer, but do it reasonably and be mindful about portion sizes and proportions of food.”
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Effective Strategies for Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder
When the season changes from summer to fall to winter, it can be hard to adjust to cooler weather and shorter days. For about 5% of people each year, the change can result in seasonal depression, also called seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Learn more about how to manage seasonal depression, what symptoms to look out for, and when you should see a doctor.
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Global Micronutrient Deficiencies: A Growing Public Health Concern
A new global study reveals that more than half of the world’s population is not consuming enough essential micronutrients, including calcium, iron, and vitamins C and E. This widespread deficiency poses serious health risks and underscores the need for targeted nutritional interventions to improve global health outcomes.
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Extra Sleep on Weekends Could Lower Heart Disease Risk
A recent study suggests that getting extra sleep over the weekend could potentially reduce the risk of heart disease by up to 20%.
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A New Era of Mental Health Support for Athletes of All Ages
The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris not only showcase athletic excellence, but also bring renewed focus to the critical importance of mental health support for athletes.
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