Probably everyone has heard the conventional wisdom that a glass of wine a day is good for you—or you've heard some variation of it. The problem is that it's based on flawed scientific research, according to a new report ...
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Research conducted at the University of Gothenburg shows that the physical activities we do as we go about our lives, at work or in the home, aren't enough to protect us from having a stroke. However, exercising in our free ...
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It's long been known that popping the antibiotic doxycycline within 72 hours of a risky sexual encounter can greatly reduce a person's risk for a sexually transmitted infection (STI).
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A team of medical researchers from Universidad de Las Américas, in Ecuador, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Navarra, Pamplona, in Spain and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, in the U.S., has found evidence ...
Commuters who cycle or walk to and from work or study may have lower risks of mental and physical ill health than those who don't rely on these options, finds a large long term study published in the open access journal BMJ ...
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Childhood obesity has become a significant health concern in Asian countries over recent decades, leading to a higher incidence of metabolic syndrome among children. Metabolic syndrome encompasses a cluster of conditions ...
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Alcohol has long held a hallowed place in the consciousness of Canadian society. A more socially acceptable drug than some others, it's associated with relaxation, socializing and celebration. As a result, alcohol has received ...
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In a world awash with mass-produced, highly processed high-caloric food, the cheapest option is often an unhealthy one. Add rampant wealth inequality, mix in the many factors plaguing the U.S. health care system, and you ...
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Do you struggle to eat your fruits and vegetables? You are not alone. Less than 5% of Australians eat the recommended servings of fresh produce each day (with 44% eating enough fruit but only 6% eating the recommended vegetables).
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Many studies have shown the health benefits of running, for both physical and psychological well-being. The researchers hope that, by identifying the features that are attractive to runners, they can help policymakers create ...
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Health insurance is insurance that pays for medical expenses. It is sometimes used more broadly to include insurance covering disability or long-term nursing or custodial care needs. It may be provided through a government-sponsored social insurance program, or from private insurance companies. It may be purchased on a group basis (e.g., by a firm to cover its employees) or purchased by individual consumers. In each case, the covered groups or individuals pay premiums or taxes to help protect themselves from high or unexpected healthcare expenses. Similar benefits paying for medical expenses may also be provided through social welfare programs funded by the government.
By estimating the overall risk of healthcare expenses, a routine finance structure (such as a monthly premium or annual tax) can be developed, ensuring that money is available to pay for the healthcare benefits specified in the insurance agreement. The benefit is administered by a central organization such as a government agency, private business, or not-for-profit entity.
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