What health is.....

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

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