Quantifying the Benefits of Owning a Dog
Dog owners spent 30 fewer minutes a day being sedentary than those who didn't own a dog. Source SNH Newsbot: NY Times – Well Blog
How an American in London Learned to Fear the ASBO
Unruly pets, vocal sex, Fleetwood Mac turned up loud: In Britain, any of these can get you tagged as a public nuisance. Source SNH Newsbot: NY Times – Well Blog
How to Be Mindful When It’s Hot Outside
Meeting steamy conditions with mindfulness may help us discover that peace and joy are always possible. Source SNH Newsbot: NY Times – Well Blog
Waterlogged brain region helps scientists gauge damage caused by Parkinson’s disease
Scientists have discovered a new method of observing the brain changes caused by Parkinson's disease, which destroys neurons important for movement. The development suggests that fluid changes in a specific brain area could provide a [...]
How Tattoos Might Affect Your Workout
The amount and saltiness of sweat changed in skin areas that had been dyed. Source SNH Newsbot: NY Times – Well Blog
How to Boost Resilience in Midlife
There are active steps you can take during and after a crisis to speed your emotional recovery. Source SNH Newsbot: NY Times – Well Blog
Meatless meals: The benefits of eating less meat
Source SNH Newsbot: Mayo Clinic
Home safety tips: Preparing for Alzheimer’s caregiving
Source SNH Newsbot: Mayo Clinic
Clear liquid diet
Source SNH Newsbot: Mayo Clinic
Study: Yoga helps back pain among veterans
Those who completed a 12-week yoga program had better scores on a disability questionnaire, improved pain intensity scores, and a decline in opioid use, a study that included 150 veterans with chronic low back pain [...]
I Was Abused as a Child. How Do I Deal With This as a Parent?
The lesson to unlearn: a family refusal to talk about all the most important stuff. Please discuss, though it will feel uncomfortable at first. Source SNH Newsbot: NY Times – Well Blog
Traces of Controversial Herbicide Are Found in Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream
The ice cream brand joins the list of food companies that are grappling with trace amounts of glyphosate in their products. Source SNH Newsbot: NY Times – Well Blog