What health is.....

Health is the most important aspect of life. It actually is life itself.

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Brains and Sex

"A new analysis of individual brain cells across several human brain regions reveals subtle but widespread differences in gene activity between male and female brains."

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1123725?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Friday, April 17, 2026

Health Milestones

"For many people, it’s easy to overlook progress because it often lacks clear milestones."https://www.good.is/licensed-therapist-shares-6-signs-youre-doing-a-lot-better-than-you-think-you-are/?utm_source=newsletters.good.is&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=if-adults-got-report-cards-what-would-your-gpa-be&_bhlid=802220b20a1de1cabb5ecadc12dc63516413a239

Placebo Effects

"Placebo effects, in which patients experience relief without therapeutic treatment, increasingly have been considered as potentially powerful clinical treatments for ailments such as depression and pain."https://today.ucsd.edu/story/neurobiologists-hack-brain-circuits-tied-to-placebo-pain-relief?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

NATIONAL CLEAN OUT YOUR MEDICINE CABINET DAY



"National Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Day occurs annually on the third Friday in April."https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/national-clean-out-your-medicine-cabinet-day-third-friday-in-april

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Alcohol

"While no one would call alcohol a health elixir, the type of alcoholic beverage you choose may still make a difference in your health."


https://www.foodandwine.com/wine-vs-beer-vs-spirits-health-risk-study-11948454?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

NATIONAL HEALTHCARE DECISIONS DAY



"National Healthcare Decisions Day educates and empowers the public and healthcare providers to take part in important advance care planning."


https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/national-healthcare-decisions-day-april-16?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=17689826&hashed_email=90b5e25581634376972953552bab634b31f7675f&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Muscles aging

"From the time you are born to around the time you turn 30, your muscles grow larger and stronger."

https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/sarcopenia-with-aging?ecd=wnl_gdh_041526&ctr=wnl-gdh-041526_supportBottom_title_3&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

Types of Thirst



"Before pinpointing the reason behind your thirst, It’s important to know whether you’re dealing with excessive thirst (your doctor may call it polydipsia), or dry mouth -- or both."https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/ss/slideshow-why-am-i-always-thirsty?ecd=wnl_gdh_041526&ctr=wnl-gdh-041526_supportBottom_title_2&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

Healthy Liver

"People who drink a few cups of coffee a day may be less likely to get liver diseases including cancer and scarring (fibrosis, cirrhosis)."https://www.webmd.com/fatty-liver-disease/ss/slideshow-keep-liver-healthy?ecd=wnl_gdh_041526&ctr=wnl-gdh-041526_supportTop_title_2&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

Dental Health

"You practice good dental care: You brush your teeth, floss fairly regularly, and see your dentist twice a year for checkups and cleanings. Good for you!"

https://www.webmd.com/oral-health/do-you-have-these-5-bad-dental-habits?ecd=wnl_gdh_041526&ctr=wnl-gdh-041526_lead_title&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

Trillions of Microorganisms in Gut

"Your gut is home to trillions of microorganisms—including fungi, bacteria, and viruses—that play a crucial role in digestion, immunity, and overall health."https://www.health.com/worst-foods-for-your-gut-11937239?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=23050799-20260415&utm_campaign=hth-healthy-living_newsletter&utm_source=hth&utm_medium=email&utm_content=041526&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01

Stair Climber

"The stair climber—the machine that looks like an endless escalator you keep ascending—is a popular option at the gym for a good cardio workout."https://www.health.com/stair-climber-benefits-11937948?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=23050799-20260415&utm_campaign=hth-healthy-living_newsletter&utm_source=hth&utm_medium=email&utm_content=041526&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01

Drinking Green Tea daily

"Drinking green tea every day isn’t just a comforting ritual—it's also a way to increase your consumption of compounds that support your heart heart, brain health, and more."https://www.health.com/effects-of-drinking-green-tea-every-day-11920623?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=23050799-20260415&utm_campaign=hth-healthy-living_newsletter&utm_source=hth&utm_medium=email&utm_content=041526&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01

Green Tea

"Green tea is a low-calorie beverage packed with antioxidants."https://www.health.com/best-time-to-drink-green-tea-11896820?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=23050799-20260415&utm_campaign=hth-healthy-living_newsletter&utm_source=hth&utm_medium=email&utm_content=041526&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01

Sex

"On Jan. 20, 2025, his first day back in office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order declaring that the United States would henceforth recognize only two sexes, male and female."https://undark.org/2026/03/30/sex-biological-variable/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Pancreatic Cancer

"How would you live if you knew when you were going to die?"

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/09/opinion/ben-sasse-death-pancreatic-cancer.html?unlocked_article_code=1.alA.okzk.DhbIJkgRx9u5&smid=url-share&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Pancreatic cancer

"Revolution Medicines’ drug for pancreatic cancer succeeded in a highly anticipated Phase 3 trial, almost doubling the typical length of survival and slashing the risk of death by 60% versus chemotherapy, the company said Monday."


https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/13/pancreatic-cancer-drug-daraxonrasib-from-revolution-medicines-succeeds-in-trial.html?user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Saturday, April 11, 2026

NATIONAL DONATE LIFE BLUE & GREEN DAY



"National Donate Life Blue & Green Day, observed annually in April, encourages us to wear blue and green to raise awareness about organ donation."https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-donate-life-blue-green-day-changes-annually?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=17610423&hashed_email=90b5e25581634376972953552bab634b31f7675f&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

NATIONAL LIVING DONOR DAY



"National Living Donor Day on April 11 celebrates and honors the brave people who step up and save lives by donating their living organs and tissue to heal those in need."

https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-living-donor-day-april-11?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=17610423&hashed_email=90b5e25581634376972953552bab634b31f7675f&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Health of both women and men

"Statistics show clear differences in the population's immune system according to sex: men are more susceptible to infections and cancers, while women have stronger immune responses, which translate, for example, into better responses to vaccines. "

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-04-women-immune-bigger-age-men.html?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4#google_vignette

Friday, April 10, 2026

New Cells seen in Pregnancy

"Scientists have unveiled a detailed "atlas" of the placenta and uterus, showing how these unique tissues grow and evolve throughout pregnancy to accommodate a developing  fetus."https://www.livescience.com/health/reproductive-health/no-one-knows-what-they-are-researchers-discover-new-type-of-cell-thats-seen-only-during-pregnancy?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Change in DNA

"Researchers at Bar-Ilan University have discovered that changing just one letter in DNA can completely alter sex development in mice."


https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1122852?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Balence Exercises



"Try these 11 balance exercises tailored for older adults to help prevent falls, a leading cause of injuries in adults over age 65."

https://www.verywellhealth.com/balance-exercise-for-seniors-11857703?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=22941007-20260409&utm_source=verywellhealth&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=verywellhealth_relationship-builder&utm_content=040926&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=aging

Physical Activity



"Physical activity is an essential part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle."https://www.verywellhealth.com/sitting-down-8629219?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=22941007-20260409&utm_source=verywellhealth&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=verywellhealth_relationship-builder&utm_content=040926&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=aging

Fitness Trackers



"Fitness trackers, small devices worn on the wrist or body, can help track steps, heart rate, sleep, and more."https://www.verywellhealth.com/how-adults-over-55-can-use-fitness-trackers-11936798?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=22941007-20260409&utm_source=verywellhealth&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=verywellhealth_relationship-builder&utm_content=040926&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=aging

NATIONAL ALCOHOL SCREENING DAY



"Every year, National Alcohol Screening Day raises awareness about the harmful effects of alcohol abuse and alcohol dependency."


https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-alcohol-screening-day-thursday-of-first-full-week-in-april?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=17593402&hashed_email=90b5e25581634376972953552bab634b31f7675f&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Loss

"The anguish experienced after significant loss, usually the death of a beloved person."

https://www.apa.org/topics/grief?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

SAAM DAY OF ACTION



"Each year on the First Tuesday in April, Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) Day of Action provides a day to focus awareness on sexual violence prevention. "


https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/saam-day-of-action-first-tuesday-in-april?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=17575553&hashed_email=90b5e25581634376972953552bab634b31f7675f&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Friday, April 3, 2026

NATIONAL VITAMIN C DAY



"National Vitamin C Day on April 4th each year shares all the ways vitamin C nurtures and benefits our health, inside and out!"https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/april/national-vitamin-c-day-april-4?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=17517301&hashed_email=90b5e25581634376972953552bab634b31f7675f&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Oral Health

"Ever wonder why you can’t stop reaching for the candy bowl, but you “forget” the floss is in the drawer?"https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/kids-oral-care/the-candy-strategy-for-a-cavity-free-home?utm_id=1924255&sfmc_id=531519259&utm_id=11f378a1-f1bd-42aa-ac9c-014a78ee4bd8&sfmc_activityid=d6521b28-7c03-457c-b8f9-011b3be40d53

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Multiple Sclerosis

"Multiple sclerosis is a disease that causes breakdown of the protective covering of nerves."https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/multiple-sclerosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20350269?user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Multicenter team

"A multicenter team of investigators from Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s, the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), and the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom, has identified critical neurons in the gray matter, the “thinking” portion of the brain, that are especially prone to DNA damage as neurological disease-related inflammation progresses."https://www.cedars-sinai.org/newsroom/scientists-uncover-key-brain-cells-most-at-risk-of-damage-in-multiple-sclerosis/?user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Brain Fog

"Do you suffer from symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, constant headaches or depression?"https://www.ba-bamail.com/health/yoga/suffer-from-headaches-and-fatigue-do-these-8-things/

NATIONAL WALKING DAY



"The first Wednesday in April is National Walking Day and it encourages Americans of all ages to get out and stretch their legs and get their hearts pumping. "https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-walking-day-first-wednesday-in-april?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=17486525&hashed_email=90b5e25581634376972953552bab634b31f7675f&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

TAKE DOWN TOBACCO NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION



"Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action is a national day of activism that empowers youth to stand out, speak up and seize control against Big Tobacco."https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/take-down-tobacco-national-day-of-action-changes-annually?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=17486525&hashed_email=90b5e25581634376972953552bab634b31f7675f&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Monday, March 30, 2026

NATIONAL DOCTORS DAY



"On March 30th each year, National Doctors Day honors the professionals for their dedication and contributions to society and the community. "https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-doctors-day-march-30?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=17456854&hashed_email=90b5e25581634376972953552bab634b31f7675f&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Human Eye

"The human eye is like an immunological fortress, with its ability to exclude unwanted intruders a boon when preventing infection but a burden when trying to deliver vital medicines."https://www.fiercebiotech.com/research/pig-semen-extract-enables-eye-drops-kill-eye-cancer-mice?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Showering Less

"Some doctors now believe you should be spending even LESS time in the shower than previously thought."https://www.good.is/how-long-should-you-shower-ex1/?utm_source=newsletters.good.is&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=old-friends-hot-showers-and-anti-anxiety&_bhlid=e98c19cdd407e63a440ac1038145bff9a56aeb3b

ENIGMA

 

"In a new study published in The Lancet Digital Health, scientists at the USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI) have discovered that the brains of people who experience severe physical impairment after a stroke may reorganize themselves in unexpected ways, showing signs of “younger” brain structure in undamaged regions as they adapt to injury."

https://keck.usc.edu/news/usc-study-identifies-brain-rewiring-mechanism-that-may-aid-stroke-recovery/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Saturday, March 28, 2026

NATIONAL TRIGLYCERIDES DAY



"On March 28, National Triglycerides Day shines a spotlight on one of the key factors to a healthy lifestyle."


https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-triglycerides-day-march-28?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=17421513&hashed_email=90b5e25581634376972953552bab634b31f7675f&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Thursday, March 26, 2026

EPILEPSY AWARENESS DAY - PURPLE DAY



"Epilepsy Awareness Day on March 26th aims to increase the public's knowledge of a neurological condition affecting nearly 50 million people worldwide."

https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/purple-day-epilepsy-awareness-day-march-26?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=17406242&hashed_email=90b5e25581634376972953552bab634b31f7675f&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Red down pointing triangle

"Danone BN -0.67%decrease; red down pointing triangle has agreed to buy nutrition startup Huel for about $1.2 billion, seeking to tap growing demand for meal-replacement shakes popular with gym-goers and late-night workers."

https://www.wsj.com/business/danone-to-buy-nutrition-company-huel-92a57264?st=fsPGD3&mod=1440&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION ALERT DAY



"American Diabetes Association Alert Day is observed annually on the fourth Tuesday in March."


https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/march/american-diabetes-association-alert-day-fourth-tuesday-in-march?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=17389606&hashed_email=90b5e25581634376972953552bab634b31f7675f&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Monday, March 23, 2026

AI cardiac ultrasound

"Applying artificial intelligence techniques to cardiac ultrasound data may make it easier to identify patients with advanced heart failure, a new study has found."https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2026/03/ai-tools-show-promise-diagnosing-advanced-heart-failure

NATIONAL HEALTH CARE RIGHTS DAY



"March 22 is National Health Care Rights Day on the National Day Calendar."

https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-health-care-rights-day-march-22?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=17347501&hashed_email=90b5e25581634376972953552bab634b31f7675f&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Saturday, March 21, 2026

NATIONAL NATIVE HIV/AIDS AWARENESS DAY



"On March 20th, National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day brings many groups across the United States together to increase education and provide support in communities nationwide."


https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-native-hivaids-awareness-day-march-20?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=17317383&hashed_email=90b5e25581634376972953552bab634b31f7675f&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Four-year-old heart surgery patient

"The four-year-old boy was headed into heart surgery all alone—a sad circumstance that would soon unleash a “butterfly effect of kindness,” as his anesthesiologist became his mother, helping to deliver the stable home life he never had."

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/doctor-adopts-4-yo-heart-surgery-patient-who-didnt-have-a-family/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Thursday, March 19, 2026

NATIONAL CERTIFIED NURSES DAY



"Every March 19th, National Certified Nurses Day celebrates the certified nurses who impact lives every day."


https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-certified-nurses-day-march-19?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=17315558&hashed_email=90b5e25581634376972953552bab634b31f7675f&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Anesthesia

"When patients undergo general anesthesia, doctors can choose among several drugs."https://news.mit.edu/2026/three-anesthesia-drugs-all-have-same-effect-brain-0317?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Testosterone Therapy for women



"Cate Hall’s sex drive tanked when she hit 40."https://time.com/7259392/testosterone-therapy-women-benefits-risks/?utm_source=beehiiv&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter-health-matters&_bhlid=610cc07177aae2e9f168ddaf9e998a8f66300efb

How to relax without alcohol

"Alcohol has long been synonymous with relaxation. If you want to unwind after a rough day at work—or kick back on the couch, at a baseball game, or in the pool—there’s historically been a good chance you’ll have a drink in hand."https://time.com/7212972/how-to-relax-without-alcohol/?utm_source=beehiiv&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter-health-matters&_bhlid=1e16fbfabf88646946a6d247ff633d7341ab48c7

Nighttime Anxiety



"Sweet dreams are more like a pipe dream when 12 a.m. turns into 2 a.m.—and you still can’t stop worrying about all the work you have to do, the bills you need to pay, the argument you had with your sister, and the feeling that you maybe, probably, definitely are going to die sooner than you should because of a lack of sleep."https://time.com/7311043/how-to-treat-anxiety-at-night-racing-thoughts/?utm_source=beehiiv&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter-health-matters&_bhlid=a0fd11ef410379be94c770662f4751d89caf6f04

Walking



"A few years ago, Jenny Martin started taking brief “thinking walks.""https://time.com/article/2026/03/17/thinking-walk-benefits/?utm_source=beehiiv&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter-health-matters&_bhlid=16472d326943d4e76473cdf1ead684490408d826

NATIONAL 3-D DAY



"National 3-D Day celebrates the art, science, and history of stereoscopic 3-D imagery."


https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/march/national-3-d-day-3rd-day-of-3rd-week-in-march?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=17298551&hashed_email=90b5e25581634376972953552bab634b31f7675f&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Monday, March 16, 2026

Genetic mutations

"MIT researchers have discovered that two common genetic mutations that cause Rett syndrome each set off a molecular chain of events that compromises the structural integrity of developing brain blood vessels, making them leaky."

https://news.mit.edu/2026/scientists-discover-genetics-leaky-brain-blood-vessels-rett-syndrome-0313?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Dancing Molecules



"To be in the subphylum Vertebrata means to have one biological feature in common—a spinal cord."


https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/health/a70361638/spine-organoid/

Brains deterioration



"Many people’s brains deteriorate as they age, becoming riddled with malfunctioning proteins that result in cell death and the loss of memory and cognition."


https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/25/well/mind/super-agers-brain-neurons.html

Giving Day



"Donors from around the world helped Cornell break multiple records on its 12th annual Giving Day, held March 12."

https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2026/03/record-number-giving-day-champions-fuel-fundraising-success

Thyroid drain

"All over TikTok and other social-media platforms, influencers are hopping on vibration plates. One sits on hers daily to “drain my thyroid.” Another says her “vibe plate” means she no longer needs to work out."https://time.com/7357195/vibration-plate-results-does-it-work/?utm_source=beehiiv&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter-health-matters&_bhlid=12418cb4a58a3d0bc8650e15ffacd915e357b2b1

Sunday, March 15, 2026

Heart Rate

"Your heart rate, or pulse, is the number of times your heart beats in a minute."

https://www.webmd.com/heart/ss/cm/slideshow-heart-rate?ecd=wnl_gdh_031526&ctr=wnl-gdh-031526_supportBottom_title_1&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

Lung Health

"A healthy, well-balanced diet goes a long way to keep your body strong, including your lungs."https://www.webmd.com/lung/ss/slideshow-foods-lung-health?ecd=wnl_gdh_031526&ctr=wnl-gdh-031526_supportTop_title_2&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

Blood Types

"There’s good news for O blood types."https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/ss/slideshow-how-your-blood-type-affects-your-health?ecd=wnl_gdh_031526&ctr=wnl-gdh-031526_supportTop_cta_1&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

Sleep

"As the number of candles on your birthday cake grows, you might notice that you wake up earlier or throughout the night."

https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/aging-affects-sleep?ecd=wnl_gdh_031526&ctr=wnl-gdh-031526_lead_image&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Exercise

"Bodyweight exercises and weightlifting can both help you get stronger, but they work in different ways."https://www.health.com/bodyweight-exercises-vs-weightlifting-11897818?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=22493180-20260314&utm_campaign=hth-healthy-living_newsletter&utm_source=hth&utm_medium=email&utm_content=031426&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01

Curcumin

"Turmeric contains a key compound called curcumin, which could help ease inflammation. Supplements may improve its absorption and effectiveness."https://www.health.com/turmeric-vs-curcumin-11681108?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=22493180-20260314&utm_campaign=hth-healthy-living_newsletter&utm_source=hth&utm_medium=email&utm_content=031426&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01

Tumeric

"Medications not to mix with turmeric include blood thinners and cancer treatments."

https://www.health.com/medications-not-to-mix-with-turmeric-8721365?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=22493180-20260314&utm_campaign=hth-healthy-living_newsletter&utm_source=hth&utm_medium=email&utm_content=031426&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01

NATIONAL DERMATOLOGIST DAY



"March 13 is National Dermatologist Day on the National Day Calendar and we honor Board-Certified Dermatologists as the saviors of our skin, our largest organ!"https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-dermatologist-day-march-13?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=17220817&hashed_email=90b5e25581634376972953552bab634b31f7675f&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Thursday, March 12, 2026

NATIONAL SKIN BARRIER DAY



"March 12 is National Skin Barrier Day on the National Day Calendar as a day to raise awareness on the importance of skin barrier health for every skin type and every concern."

https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-skin-barrier-day-march-12?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=17217963&hashed_email=90b5e25581634376972953552bab634b31f7675f&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Dementia

"Researchers from the University of California San Diego have found that a novel blood-based biomarker can predict a woman’s risk of developing dementia as many as 25 years before symptoms appear."https://today.ucsd.edu/story/blood-test-predicts-dementia-in-women-as-many-as-25-years-before-symptoms-begin?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND MORTICIAN RECOGNITION DAY



"National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day on March 11th reminds us to thank the professionals who consider every need during the most challenging time in our lives."https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-funeral-director-and-mortician-recognition-day-march-11?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=17203631&hashed_email=90b5e25581634376972953552bab634b31f7675f&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

NATIONAL REGISTERED DIETITIAN NUTRITIONIST DAY



"Observed annually on the second Wednesday in March, National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day celebrates the contributions of these medical professionals."

https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-registered-dietitian-nutritionist-day-second-wednesday-in-march?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=17203631&hashed_email=90b5e25581634376972953552bab634b31f7675f&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

NATIONAL WOMEN AND GIRLS HIV/AIDS AWARENESS DAY



"Observed annually on March 10th, National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day empowers people everywhere with knowledge and information regarding HIV/AIDS."


https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-women-and-girls-hivaids-awareness-day-march-10?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=17202670&hashed_email=90b5e25581634376972953552bab634b31f7675f&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Monday, March 9, 2026

NATIONAL NAPPING DAY



"Each year, National Napping Day recognizes our need the day following the return of daylight saving time."


https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/march/national-napping-day-day-after-return-of-daylight-saving-time?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=17163624&hashed_email=90b5e25581634376972953552bab634b31f7675f&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

NATIONAL DENTIST’S DAY



"National Dentist's Day on March 6th sets aside a day each year for us to say, "Thank you" to the person who keeps our pearly whites in tip-top order every 6 months."


https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-dentists-day-march-6?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=17124882&hashed_email=90b5e25581634376972953552bab634b31f7675f&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

NATIONAL DRESS IN BLUE DAY



"In an effort to knock out one of the top cancers causing death, National Dress in Blue Day on the first Friday in March encourages everyone to learn about the causes of colon cancer and raise awareness by wearing blue."https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-dress-in-blue-day-first-friday-in-march?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=17124882&hashed_email=90b5e25581634376972953552bab634b31f7675f&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Second Pregnancy

"A second pregnancy changes women's brains in the same way as a first pregnancy, but in a different way than the first time."https://www.amsterdamumc.org/en/research/institutes/amsterdam-neuroscience/news/changes-in-the-brain-of-women-during-a-second-pregnancy?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Know your Brain Default Mode

"The default mode network (sometimes simply called the default network) refers to an interconnected group of brain structures that are hypothesized to be part of a functional system."https://neuroscientificallychallenged.com/posts/know-your-brain-default-mode-network?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Baby Brain

""Baby brain" is a cliche long-used to describe women becoming forgetful and feeling less capable during pregnancy."https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy0d59e7wjlo?&at_bbc_team=studios&at_medium=emails&at_objective=awareness&at_ptr_name=1440&at_link_origin=1440&at_campaign=1440refer&utm_content=773446&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

NATIONAL MULTIPLE PERSONALITY DAY



"National Multiple Personality Day on March 5th has two separate approaches to recognizing this day."https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-multiple-personality-day-march-5?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=17123186&hashed_email=90b5e25581634376972953552bab634b31f7675f&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

NATIONAL HOSPITALIST DAY



"National Hospitalist Day recognizes the contributions of more than 60,000 hospitalists nationwide on the first Thursday in March annually."https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-hospitalist-day-first-thursday-in-march?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=17123186&hashed_email=90b5e25581634376972953552bab634b31f7675f&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Oatmeal

"Oatmeal contains about 60 milligrams per cup, but several foods have more magnesium than oats."https://www.health.com/foods-with-more-magnesium-than-oats-11889317?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=22294325-20260303&utm_campaign=hth-healthy-living_newsletter&utm_source=hth&utm_medium=email&utm_content=030326&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01

Longevity Supplements

"Supplements for longevity may improve lifespan by supporting cellular health."


https://www.health.com/supplements-for-longevity-8715067?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=22294325-20260303&utm_campaign=hth-healthy-living_newsletter&utm_source=hth&utm_medium=email&utm_content=030326&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01

High Intensity Workout



"High-intensity interval training, commonly known as HIIT, may be worth the effort for healthy older adults."


https://www.health.com/hiit-workouts-may-help-with-fat-loss-preserve-muscle-11911615?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=22294325-20260303&utm_campaign=hth-healthy-living_newsletter&utm_source=hth&utm_medium=email&utm_content=030326&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01

Strength Training



"Strength training is growing increasingly popular among women, which is a good thing for their health and quality of life."


https://www.health.com/benefits-of-strength-training-for-women-11906068?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=22294325-20260303&utm_campaign=hth-healthy-living_newsletter&utm_source=hth&utm_medium=email&utm_content=030326&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01

Monday, March 2, 2026

Measles cases

"As of February 26, 2026, 1,136 confirmed* measles cases were reported in the United States in 2026."https://www.cdc.gov/measles/data-research/index.html?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Target Ends Synthetic Dyes

"Target said on Friday it would sell only cereals made without certified synthetic colors by the end of May, becoming the latest retailer to tighten standards amid a crackdown on artificial dyes."https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/27/target-to-remove-synthetic-color-from-cereals-by-may-end.html?user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Spinal Repair

"A UC Davis Health research team has safely performed the world’s first spina bifida treatment combining fetal surgery with stem cells, according to results from Phase 1 of an ongoing clinical trial."https://health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlines/first-ever-in-utero-stem-cell-therapy-for-fetal-spina-bifida-repair-is-safe-study-finds/2026/02?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Sunday, March 1, 2026

Exercise

"Aging isn't kind to our mobility and range of motion: Muscle mass naturally declines, connective tissue loses elasticity and lubrication, and conditions like arthritis can cause stiffness and inflammation. "https://www.health.com/exercises-for-mobility-range-of-motion-after-50-11904156?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=22238895-20260301&utm_campaign=hth-healthy-living_newsletter&utm_source=hth&utm_medium=email&utm_content=030126&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01

Beets

"Beets are rich in nitrates, which help relax blood vessels and support healthy blood pressure."https://www.health.com/foods-with-more-blood-pressure-benefits-than-beets-11905268?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=22238895-20260301&utm_campaign=hth-healthy-living_newsletter&utm_source=hth&utm_medium=email&utm_content=030126&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01

Metabolism

"Metabolism refers to how your body converts the food and drink you consume into energy."https://www.health.com/how-to-increase-your-metabolism-11719474?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=22238895-20260301&utm_campaign=hth-healthy-living_newsletter&utm_source=hth&utm_medium=email&utm_content=030126&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01

Average weight

"The average weight for women in the United States is about 170 pounds, and the average height is 5 feet 3 inches."https://www.health.com/average-weight-for-women-11733552?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=22238895-20260301&utm_campaign=hth-healthy-living_newsletter&utm_source=hth&utm_medium=email&utm_content=030126&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01

Saturday, February 28, 2026

NATIONAL PUBLIC SLEEPING DAY



"If you're tired on February 28th, it might be because National Public Sleeping Day encourages a mid-day nap right where you are."https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-public-sleeping-day-february-28?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=17043496&hashed_email=90b5e25581634376972953552bab634b31f7675f&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

RARE DISEASE DAY USA



"Each year on the last day in February, Rare Disease Day brings awareness and education about rare diseases and the suffering they cause."https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/rare-disease-day-usa-last-day-in-february?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=17043496&hashed_email=90b5e25581634376972953552bab634b31f7675f&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

NATIONAL TOOTH FAIRY DAY



"National Tooth Fairy Day falls on August 22 AND February 28 each year to doubly  encourage us to take a look back on the history of one of dental care's little helpers. "https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-tooth-fairy-day-february-28?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=17043496&hashed_email=90b5e25581634376972953552bab634b31f7675f&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Friday, February 27, 2026

ANOSMIA AWARENESS DAY



"Anosmia Awareness Day on February 27th brings attention to a condition causing a loss of smell."https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/anosmia-awareness-day-february-27?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=17030527&hashed_email=90b5e25581634376972953552bab634b31f7675f&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Chromatin

"How chromatin conformation relates to chromatin state remains a central challenge in genome regulation."https://www.nature.com/articles/s41588-026-02503-3?user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

DNA instructions

"For decades, scientists viewed the genome of a newly fertilised egg as a structural ‘blank slate’ – a disordered tangle of DNA waiting for the embryo to ‘wake up’ and start reading its own genetic instructions."https://lms.mrc.ac.uk/new-technology-reveals-hidden-dna-scaffolding-built-before-life-switches-on/?user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Cancer Detection

"A promising blood test aimed at early detection of cancer failed to reduce late-stage cancer diagnoses in a major clinical trial, the test’s maker, Grail, announced on Thursday."https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/20/health/cancer-detection-test-grail.html?unlocked_article_code=1.N1A.SfqH.XCg10GlmefPS&smid=url-share&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Friday, February 20, 2026

Foods that Effect Health

"As you age, the foods you eat can have a significant impact on the health of your skin and how youthful it looks."https://www.health.com/foods-that-make-you-look-older-11789175?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=22072092-20260220&utm_campaign=hth-healthy-living_newsletter&utm_source=hth&utm_medium=email&utm_content=022026&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01

Tumeric

"Taking turmeric, or its active compound curcumin, regularly might help lower your blood pressure."https://www.health.com/is-turmeric-good-for-blood-pressure-11903925?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=22072092-20260220&utm_campaign=hth-healthy-living_newsletter&utm_source=hth&utm_medium=email&utm_content=022026&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01

Gut Health

"Maintaining a healthy gut starts with knowing what to leave off your plate."https://www.health.com/worst-foods-for-gut-health-11753496?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=22072092-20260220&utm_campaign=hth-healthy-living_newsletter&utm_source=hth&utm_medium=email&utm_content=022026&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01

Bacteria

"There are trillions of bacteria and other microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract, some of which can be helpful and others harmful."

https://www.health.com/symptoms-of-an-unhealthy-gut-11902774?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=22072092-20260220&utm_campaign=hth-healthy-living_newsletter&utm_source=hth&utm_medium=email&utm_content=022026&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01

Monday, February 16, 2026

Central Nervous System Injuries

"Injuries in the central nervous system (CNS)—such as those in the spinal cord—trigger glial scar formation, which inhibits nerve regeneration from healthy neurons surrounding the damage."https://www.the-scientist.com/spinal-cord-organoids-help-test-paralysis-treatment-74087?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Poisen less medieval cliche

"Precise, deniable and, in Russia’s case, grimly familiar. Poison has become less a medieval cliché than a geopolitical signature flourish in recent years."


https://www.nbcnews.com/world/russia/dart-frog-poison-believed-killed-alexei-navalny-points-kremlin-rcna259131?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Saturday, February 14, 2026

Good Fats

"Naturally fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, herring, lake trout, sardines, and albacore tuna are good sources of omega-3 fatty acids."https://www.webmd.com/diet/ss/slideshow-healthy-fat-foods?ecd=wnl_spr_021426&ctr=wnl-spr-021426_supportTop_title_2&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

Diet Mistakes

"If your favorite pair of jeans won't fit, the scale seems stuck, or your weight drops off only to bounce back up, there's a chance you could be making one of these 10 weight loss mistakes."https://www.webmd.com/diet/ss/slideshow-diet-mistakes?ecd=wnl_spr_021426&ctr=wnl-spr-021426_supportTop_title_1&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

Calcium

"It helps keep your bones strong. People who have healthy levels of it may be less likely to get certain conditions, but more research is needed."https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/ss/slideshow-supplements-myths-facts?ecd=wnl_spr_021426&ctr=wnl-spr-021426_lead_cta&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

Monday, February 9, 2026

Eye Cancer

"Cells from cancerous tumors can spread, or metastasize, throughout the body."

https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/eye-cancer-genes-predetermine-its-spread-to-the-liver/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

NATIONAL TOOTHACHE DAY



"National Toothache Day on February 9th is a not so subtle reminder of the importance of dental care."https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-toothache-day-february-9?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=16793189&hashed_email=6c23328441e0f46865e8039a24ce7ccf8880f2d7&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Saturday, February 7, 2026

Measles uprise

"As of February 5, 2026, 733 confirmed* measles cases were reported in the United States in 2026."https://www.cdc.gov/measles/data-research/index.html?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Measles

"There have been at least 733 confirmed measles cases reported across the nation, the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed Friday."

https://abcnews.go.com/Health/us-sees-733-measles-cases-nationwide-month/story?id=129921325?utm_source%3Djoin1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Food after Expiration dates

"The most important thing you need to know about food products is that they are actually labeled with expiration dates to give consumers information about the food’s freshness."

https://nutritiontips.club/240/yahoo/1138986/20004/10-foods-you-can-still-eat-past-the-expiration-date/#google_vignette

Thursday, February 5, 2026

NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY



"National Wear Red Day, on the first Friday in February, is an annual campaign to raise awareness about heart disease in women."

https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-wear-red-day-first-friday-in-february?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=16742976&hashed_email=6c23328441e0f46865e8039a24ce7ccf8880f2d7&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Malaria DNA marker

"A new study has detected a DNA marker in a gene encoding a key enzyme known as cytochrome P450 that helps mosquitoes to break down and survive exposure to pyrethroids, the main insecticides used for treating bed nets."https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-02-dna-marker-malaria-mosquitoes-pivotal.html?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Workout

"Forming a workout routine and figuring out a long-term reward for your efforts is much easier than sticking to it for most people." https://www.good.is/behavioral-expert-explains-why-people-should-reward-themselves-with-a-treat-after-starting-a-new-workout?utm_source=newsletters.good.is&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=the-time-and-place-for-self-discipline&_bhlid=38ca6540a3f559c3eecd13e3b3af8150e9b220f4

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Cholera

"A new outbreak of cholera, a bacterial infection contracted through the consumption of contaminated food and water, begins in India at the turn of the century."https://www.cfr.org/timelines/major-epidemics-modern-era?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Black Mold

"Black mold is a fungus that may cause your immune system to react."https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24862-black-mold?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Preventing Cancer

""We now have the information to prevent cancer before it starts," said Isabelle Soerjomataram, a cancer surveillance specialist at the International Agency on Research on Cancer (IARC)."


https://www.dw.com/en/world-cancer-day-smoking-infections-and-alcohol-cause-4-in-10-preventable-cancer-cases/a-75776596?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Energy to Think

"You’ve just gotten home from an exhausting day. All you want to do is put your feet up and zone out to whatever is on television. Though the inactivity may feel like a well-earned rest, your brain is not just chilling. In fact, it is using nearly as much energy as it did during your stressful activity, according to recent research."https://www.quantamagazine.org/how-much-energy-does-it-take-to-think-20250604/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Monday, February 2, 2026

Bird Flu

"Since it was first detected in the U.S. in 2014, H5N1 avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, has jumped from wild birds to farm animals and then to people, causing more than 70 human cases in the U.S. since 2022, including two fatalities."https://medicine.washu.edu/news/nasal-vaccine-combats-bird-flu-infection-in-rodents/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Sunday, February 1, 2026

Sleep

"Scientists used to think that people were physically and mentally inactive during sleep."

https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/ss/slideshow-sleep-body-effects?ecd=wnl_gdh_020126&ctr=wnl-gdh-020126_supportBottom_title_2&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

Lower Bad Cholesterol

"It’s no secret that certain foods can help you lower your LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, which causes a buildup of plaque in the arteries that leads to heart disease, heart attacks, and stroke."

https://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/ss/slideshow-cholesterol-lowering-foods?ecd=wnl_gdh_020126&ctr=wnl-gdh-020126_supportTop_cta_1&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

Skin Care

"If you don't get your ZZZs, your skin can start to wrinkle and sag early."

https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/ss/slideshow-mistakes-to-avoid-to-stay-youthful?ecd=wnl_gdh_020126&ctr=wnl-gdh-020126_lead_cta&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

Saturday, January 31, 2026

London Taxi Driver

"To the casual observer, a London taxi driver is just a guy who knows a shortcut to Heathrow and has strong opinions on local weather and politics (“This bloody Starmer and his leftie government”). But to a neuroscientist, that cabbie is a miracle of neuroplasticity."https://bigthink.com/strange-maps/the-knowledge-of-london/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Friday, January 30, 2026

Lungs

"Humans can’t live without lungs. And yet for 48 hours, in a surgical suite at Northwestern University, a 33-year-old man lived with an empty cavity in his chest where his lungs used to be."


https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/01/custom-machine-kept-man-alive-without-lungs-for-48-hours/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

False Memories

"T-shirt tycoons Fruit of the Loom are both makers of functional, printable T-shirts and unintentional originators of a long-standing piece of memory misinformation."https://www.popsci.com/health/false-memories-explained/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

NATIONAL GIFT OF THE LADYBUG DAY



"National Gift of the Ladybug Day on January 28th honors all children with critical illnesses."https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-gift-of-the-ladybug-day-january-28?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=16633567&hashed_email=6c23328441e0f46865e8039a24ce7ccf8880f2d7&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Monday, January 26, 2026

Cancer and Alzheimer's

"Cancer and Alzheimer's are two of the most common chronic diseases associated with aging."

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-01-cancer-tumors-alzheimer-protein-clumps.html?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4#google_vignette

Ultrasound

"Traditional ultrasound provides structural information quickly and inexpensively, but it has a limited field of view and only shows morphology in two dimensions."

https://www.caltech.edu/about/news/bringing-optical-color-to-ultrasound?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

NATIONAL HYALURONIC ACID DAY



"Everyone's skin needs a little hydration, especially during the cold, dry winter months."https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-hyaluronic-acid-day-january-21?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=16548064&hashed_email=6c23328441e0f46865e8039a24ce7ccf8880f2d7&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Nanoparticles

"The use of nanoparticles as drug carriers for antitumoral therapy has attracted huge enthusiasm in the recent years."

http://www.organicnanotechnology.com/

Powers of Love

"Could the power of positive thinking be enough to boost your immune system?"https://www.sciencealert.com/positive-thinking-may-help-you-get-more-out-of-your-vaccines?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Monday, January 19, 2026

Grocery store

"Two people are standing in line at the grocery store."

https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/what-are-ultra-processed-foods?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Friday, January 16, 2026

Medical SpaceX

"An ailing astronaut returned to Earth with three others on Thursday, ending their space station mission more than a month early in NASA’s first medical evacuation."https://apnews.com/article/nasa-space-astronauts-crew-medical-spacex-d89651fb83a8eb32d8619052424a5cb8?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

NATIONAL WITHOUT A SCALPEL DAY



"Each year on National Without a Scalpel Day January 16th recognizes the opportunities to treat disease without a scalpel."


https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-without-a-scalpel-day-january-16?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=16459210&hashed_email=6c23328441e0f46865e8039a24ce7ccf8880f2d7&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Hearing Loss

"Hearing loss is the third most common condition in the U.S., after arthritis and heart disease."https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/ss/cm/slideshow-causes?ecd=wnl_gdh_011526&ctr=wnl-gdh-011526_supportTop_title_2&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

Liver Detox

"A liver detox, cleanse, or flush is a program that claims to take out toxins in your body, help you lose weight, or improve your health."https://www.webmd.com/fatty-liver-disease/liver-detox?ecd=wnl_gdh_011526&ctr=wnl-gdh-011526_supportTop_title_1&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

Vitamins

"Nowadays, everything from bottled water to orange juice seems to have souped-up levels of vitamins and minerals in it."https://www.webmd.com/diet/effects-of-taking-too-many-vitamins?ecd=wnl_gdh_011526&ctr=wnl-gdh-011526_lead_cta&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Gene editing

"In 2023, therapeutic gene editing moved from promise to reality with the first approved CRISPR-based therapy, CASGEVY, which has since received regulatory clearance in multiple regions for the treatment of sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia."https://crisprmedicinenews.com/clinical-trials/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Fruit

"One of the most common nutrition myths is the belief that eating fruit leads to weight gain because of its natural sugar content."https://www.dole.com/blog/can-fruit-make-you-gain-weight

Hydration

"Most weight loss conversations focus on food, calories, and medications. Water usually shows up as an afterthought."https://www.dole.com/blog/is-hydration-status-hindering-weight-loss

Lifestyle of Health

"Four leading organizations in lifestyle medicine, obesity medicine, and nutrition—the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM), the American Society for Nutrition (ASN), the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA), and The Obesity Society (TOS)—have jointly released a clinical advisory titled “Nutritional Priorities to Support GLP-1 Therapy for Obesity.”"

https://nutrition.org/nutritional-priorities-to-support-glp-1-therapy-for-obesity/

Monday, January 12, 2026

NATIONAL PHARMACIST DAY



"National Pharmacist Day on January 12th annually recognizes and honors all pharmacists across the nation."

https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-pharmacist-day-january-12?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=16401625&hashed_email=6c23328441e0f46865e8039a24ce7ccf8880f2d7&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Behavioral Shadowing

"By staying within close proximity, the teacher is able to help the student navigate social interactions, transitions, and activities more successfully."

https://www.nwckidsimpact.org/blog/shadowing-in-the-early-learning-classroom

Flu surges

"Flu is surging across most of the U.S. But, amid an early, harsh season, there is a glimmer of promising news: The flu shot may be more effective than experts predicted."https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/flu-vaccine-2026-effective-symptoms-new-research-rcna252659?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Flu Prevention

"Flu activity remains elevated throughout the United States, with children being hit especially hard, according to newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention."https://abcnews.go.com/Health/flu-activity-continues-climb-us-15-million-cases/story?id=129052785&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Perasomnia

"Parasomnias are disruptive behaviors or events that affect your sleep."

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12133-parasomnias--disruptive-sleep-disorders

Genetic Fingerprints

"Each person’s fingerprints are unique, which is why they have long been used as a way to identify individuals."

https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/traits/fingerprints/

Friday, January 9, 2026

Health and MIT engineers

"In an advance that could help ensure people are taking their medication on schedule, MIT engineers have designed a pill that can report when it has been swallowed."https://news.mit.edu/2026/pills-communicate-from-stomach-could-improve-medication-adherence-0108?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

NATIONAL WINTER SKIN RELIEF DAY



"As winter kicks into high gear, National Winter Skin Relief Day on January 8 reminds us of all the ways we can keep our skin from withering under the harshest of elements."https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-winter-skin-relief-day-january-8?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=16362331&hashed_email=6c23328441e0f46865e8039a24ce7ccf8880f2d7&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Diet

"Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar, according to the latest edition of federal nutrition advice released Wednesday by the Trump administration."https://apnews.com/article/dietary-guidelines-health-agriculture-federal-nutrition-2d8fa56be3c5900fc45116af7c69d786?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Dry January

"Holiday hangover season is upon us, and murmurs of Dry January are back."

https://www.mdanderson.org/cancerwise/should-you-do-dry-january-experts-weigh-in.h00-159703068.html

Pap smear and Cancer

"Federal guidelines are expanding the options for cervical cancer screenings beyond the often-disliked Pap smear."https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/hpv-self-swab-test-pap-smears-federal-guidelines-rcna251757?user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

CDC

"After a scientific review of the underlying science, comparing the U.S. child and adolescent immunization schedule with those of peer, developed nations, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Acting Director Jim O’Neill has updated the U.S. childhood immunization schedule."https://www.hhs.gov/press-room/fact-sheet-cdc-childhood-immunization-recommendations.html?user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Denmark

"The new recommendations, set to take effect immediately, are designed to align the U.S. schedule more closely with that of Denmark, which has one of the leanest childhood vaccination schedules among developed nations. "


https://www.wsj.com/health/healthcare/cdc-childhood-vaccine-schedule-changes-7f7bd45c?st=JCufo2&mod=1440&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Saturday, January 3, 2026

Waist Size

"Your waist size is more than just a clothing measurement—it can also be an important indicator of your health."

https://www.health.com/average-waist-size-for-women-11796627

Average woman weight

"The average weight for women in the United States is about 170 pounds, and the average height is 5 feet 3 inches."

https://www.healthline.com/health/womens-health/average-weight-for-women

Human Donor advances

"Air sacs in the lungs called alveoli are crucial for gas exchange and provide an important barrier against inhaled viruses and bacteria that cause respiratory diseases like flu and tuberculosis (TB)."https://www.genengnews.com/topics/translational-medicine/breathing-lung-on-a-chip-from-one-human-donor-advances-personalized-medicine/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Friday, January 2, 2026

NATIONAL PERSONAL TRAINER AWARENESS DAY



"National Personal Trainer Awareness Day kick starts the year on January 2nd with a day to appreciate the professionals who help us to keep our resolutions, one step at a time."https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-personal-trainer-awareness-day-january-2

Exercises to help your back

"There are a wide variety of exercises you can implement to target the back."https://www.health.com/back-workouts-11705271

Bone Density



"Bone density refers to how much calcium and other minerals make up your bones."https://www.health.com/how-to-improve-bone-density-9094724

NATIONAL HANGOVER DAY



"On January 1st, National Hangover Day nurses the aching heads of all of us who over celebrates New Year's Eve each year."https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-hang-over-day-january-1