What health is.....

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

Saturday, August 29, 2026

Vitamins and Minerals

"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

Fertilised egg

"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

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

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

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

Turmeric

"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

O Blood

"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

Health Curiosity

"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

Mental health

"Mental health is something talked about a lot today."https://www.christianity.com/wiki/mental-health/5-sneaky-habits-that-cause-serious-mental-health-problems.html?aps=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_content=2066651_20260421_1&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=lst_cw_crosswalk_subscribers&utm_source=parent&utm_term=inhouse-spotlight-20260421-2066652&bt_ee=lmNWwbTSmffOHJcuYL9f6aJA53egrnCTxqGzf0gw3UlAG7I%2BSu8AG%2FdTPyHzo69j&bt_ts=1776814793558#google_vignette

"One of the great trials in this life is illness."

"Mental health is something talked about a lot today."https://www.christianity.com/wiki/mental-health/5-sneaky-habits-that-cause-serious-mental-health-problems.html?aps=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_content=2066651_20260421_1&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=lst_cw_crosswalk_subscribers&utm_source=parent&utm_term=inhouse-spotlight-20260421-2066652&bt_ee=lmNWwbTSmffOHJcuYL9f6aJA53egrnCTxqGzf0gw3UlAG7I%2BSu8AG%2FdTPyHzo69j&bt_ts=1776814793558#google_vignette

Mental health

"Mental health is something talked about a lot today."https://www.christianity.com/wiki/mental-health/5-sneaky-habits-that-cause-serious-mental-health-problems.html?aps=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_content=2066651_20260421_1&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=lst_cw_crosswalk_subscribers&utm_source=parent&utm_term=inhouse-spotlight-20260421-2066652&bt_ee=lmNWwbTSmffOHJcuYL9f6aJA53egrnCTxqGzf0gw3UlAG7I%2BSu8AG%2FdTPyHzo69j&bt_ts=1776814793558#google_vignette

Immune system

"Your immune system protects your body against infection, illness, and disease."

https://www.health.com/habits-that-sabotage-your-immune-system-11959753?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=23483379-20260509&utm_campaign=hth-healthy-living_newsletter&utm_source=hth&utm_medium=email&utm_content=050926&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01

Diet Changes

"The idea is to change your diet for a few weeks by cutting certain foods that might be causing you trouble. "

https://www.webmd.com/diet/ss/cm/slideshow-elimination-diets?ecd=wnl_spr_052326&ctr=wnl-spr-052326_supportTop_title_2&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

Caffeine

"You may be in it for the caffeine, but coffee is full of antioxidants."https://www.webmd.com/diet/ss/slideshow-healthiest-coffees?ecd=wnl_spr_060626&ctr=wnl-spr-060626_lead_title&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

Walking

"Could a simple walking routine from Japan really add seven years to your life? The secret lies in the rhythm of your steps."https://thehealthytruth.com/japanese-walking-add-years-to-your-life/?utm_source=tinyemail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=4th%20Newsletter%2010%2F30%2F2025

Alzheimer's

"An experimental drug might help slow early Alzheimer’s disease in a markedly different way than today’s treatments — by lowering levels of a brain protein called tau, researchers reported Tuesday."https://apnews.com/article/alzheimers-drug-brain-protein-tau-diranersen-biogen-d58728ee8f7d9dfd9ec8de416cddd75d?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Yogurts

"When comparing steel-cut oats and Greek yogurt, Greek yogurt provides more protein, which can help keep you feeling full."https://www.health.com/steel-cut-oats-vs-greek-yogurt-for-breakfast-11983609?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=23975663-20260605&utm_campaign=hth-healthy-living_newsletter&utm_source=hth&utm_medium=email&utm_content=060526&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01

Cancer patients immotherapy

"Maureen Sideris was driving to Maine for a wedding when she realized she couldn’t swallow the sandwich she was having for lunch."https://www.nbcnews.com/health/cancer/cancer-patients-immunotherapy-may-way-skip-surgery-chemo-rcna203038?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Xray in space

"A miniature X-ray machine is set to transform astronauts' health prospects following a successful test in orbit."

https://www.space.com/space-exploration/human-spaceflight/1st-ever-x-rays-in-space-offer-hope-for-possible-patients-headed-to-the-moon?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Morning Routine

"Your morning routine is a powerful place to start if you’re looking for simple, realistic ways to lower your blood pressure."https://www.health.com/morning-habits-to-lower-blood-pressure-12018696?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=25075170-20260801&utm_campaign=hth-healthy-living_newsletter&utm_source=hth&utm_medium=email&utm_content=080126&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01

Oxygen

"Your body uses it to build your muscles and organs, deliver oxygen to cells all over your body, and keep your immune system working."

https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/ss/cm/slideshow-vegetables-protein?ecd=wnl_spr_082226&ctr=wnl-spr-082226_lead_image&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

Heart Disease



"Heart disease remains the leading killer of people worldwide, and one of the key risk factors driving deaths is elevated levels of cholesterol."


https://time.com/article/2026/08/28/one-time-treatment-high-cholesterol-crispr-results/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Abdominal Fat

"Millions of Americans struggle with stubborn abdominal fat and weakened metabolisms - especially those who are over the age of 50…"

https://health.nativepath.com/best-fruit-to-help-fight-abdominal-fat-1817-ext?hpcid=1817&pub=240695&hit=703980416&c1=20260828-SEC-est15000&c2=&c3=&cont=2

Call of Nature in the Past

"Imagine answering the call of nature in a dark, stinking chamber alongside dozens of strangers, all while making pleasant conversation."https://www.popsci.com/science/ancient-roman-toilets/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Cholesterol

"Cholesterol isn’t entirely harmful, despite what you may have heard. In fact, this waxy substance that circulates in your blood can actually improve your health when maintained at the right levels."

https://www.keckmedicine.org/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-good-and-bad-cholesterol/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Where Cancer Care is going

"Cancer care has come a long way. There are treatments for many types, and in some cases, even cures."

https://www.webmd.com/cancer/features/top-cancer-killers?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Cancer Researchers

"For four decades,  cancer researchers fought to disable a stubborn mutation that made pancreatic cancer a death sentence—to little avail."

https://www.wsj.com/health/pharma/fda-approves-drug-for-pancreatic-cancer-in-incredible-moment-for-deadly-disease-28638f15?st=9r6dpa&mod=1440&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

NATIONAL GOT CHECKED DAY



"National Got Checked Day on August 26 creates a call to action, providing a friendly reminder and asking a simple question, "got checked?" Be inspired when you answer, "YES!""


https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/national-got-checked-day-august-26

Monday, August 24, 2026

NATIONAL SELFIRST DAY



"On August 24, pause, reflect, and intentionally invest in your well-being for National Selfirst Day."

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/national-selfirst-day

Time



"There are 24 hours in a day… but they’re not at all used equally. This feels especially true when you have a full to-do list and just one day to complete it."

https://betterreport.com/most-productive-time-of-day/?lctg=726392e9-ea3f-4514-bc95-f80e8eb6863f

NATIONAL TOOTH FAIRY DAY | AUGUST 22


"Wiggle a loose tooth and maybe the tooth fairy will collect it on August 22nd during National Tooth Fairy Day."

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/national-tooth-fairy-day-august-22

NATIONAL BRAZILIAN BLOWOUT DAY



"August 21 recognizes National Brazilian Blowout Day."

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/brazilian-blowout-day-august-21

NATIONAL SURGICAL ONCOLOGIST DAY



"National Surgical Oncologist Day on August 22 recognizes the accomplishments of every lifesaving surgeon who specializes in abolishing cancer!"


https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/national-surgical-oncologist-day-august-22

Sunday, August 23, 2026

Preventing Cancer

"Pharmaceutical giants Moderna and Merck said Wednesday that an experimental vaccine treatment has shown signs of preventing cancer from returning or spreading in a study of high-risk melanoma patients."

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/merck-moderna-say-melanoma-vaccine-promise-prevent-recurrence-cancer-rcna593316?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Brains

"Most of our brain’s 100 billion neurons are created before we’re born, but the trickle of neurons created in the adult brain hippocampus could be instrumental in preventing depression, suggest findings from a new study(link is external and opens in a new window) by researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons."

https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/depression-stalls-formation-new-brain-cells?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Saturday, August 22, 2026

Feeling burning feet

"It can cause higher than normal levels of blood sugar and of fats like triglycerides."

https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/ss/cm/slideshow-reasons-burning-feet?ecd=wnl_spr_082226&ctr=wnl-spr-082226_supportBottom_title_3&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

Joint Pain Supplements

"This amino sugar is a natural part of the cartilage in your joints."https://www.webmd.com/arthritis/ss/slideshow-supplements-for-joint-pain?ecd=wnl_spr_082226&ctr=wnl-spr-082226_supportBottom_title_2&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

Eye Color and Eye Health

"Got blue, green, or gray eyes? You’re more likely than your brown-eyed friends to get a specific cancer of the eye called uveal melanoma."https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/ss/cm/slideshow-eye-color-health?ecd=wnl_spr_082226&ctr=wnl-spr-082226_supportBottom_title_1&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

After Heart Attack

"You may have been a couch potato before your heart attack. Or someone who worked out regularly."

https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/ss/slideshow-heart-attack-workout?ecd=wnl_spr_082226&ctr=wnl-spr-082226_supportTop_title_2&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

Skin Problems related to diabetes

"You might mistake it for a tan or brown stain and try to scrub it off. But it won’t work."https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/ss/cm/slideshow-diabetes-skin-problems?ecd=wnl_spr_082226&ctr=wnl-spr-082226_supportTop_title_1&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

Protein

"Your body uses it to build your muscles and organs, deliver oxygen to cells all over your body, and keep your immune system working."

https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/ss/cm/slideshow-vegetables-protein?ecd=wnl_spr_082226&ctr=wnl-spr-082226_lead_image&mb=Bw69jj4V%403Xd0vWN4nAvZhsBxqZqfebCTdGTM0BbxsM%3d

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Homemade Sugar and Sea-Salt Scrubs

"Do you want to learn how to make your own homemade sugar and sea-salt scrubs?"

https://www.ba-bamail.com/health/skincare-and-haircare/treat-your-dry-skin-with-these-excellent-sea-salt-scrubs/

Costco sells Healthcare

"Costco sells its dedicated members everything from travel packages to gasoline. Now the retail giant is gearing up to enter a huge new market: Medicare."


https://www.wsj.com/health/healthcare/costco-sells-vacations-gas-and-soon-medicare-plans-c0e1470e?st=DmNA9V&mod=1440&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

NATIONAL I LOVE MY FEET DAY



"National I LOVE My Feet Day! is observed annually on August 17. "


https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/national-i-love-my-feet-day-august-17

Friday, August 14, 2026

Kitchen Sponge

"Are you ready to hear something extremely gross?"

https://www.ba-bamail.com/tips-life-hacks-and-diy/how-to-effectively-kill-germs-on-your-kitchen-sponge/

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Avian Pathogenic E coli

"It has long been a challenge in agriculture to protect livestock from widespread pathogens like Salmonella and Avian Pathogenic E. coli (APEC) without relying heavily on antibiotics. "

https://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2026/august/immune-reprogramming-could-protect-poultry-from-deadly-diseases.html?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Brain-resident immune cells



"Brain-resident immune cells that have reached an old-age state called “senescence” secrete a protein that causes dysfunction in other brain cells, according to a study led by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine."


https://news.weill.cornell.edu/news/2026/08/protein-secreted-by-immune-cells-may-help-drive-brain-aging?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Prefrontal Cortex

"The prefrontal cortex, a brain region long associated with learning more flexible behaviors, can sometimes block the ability to think outside the box, a new study in mice shows."https://news.emory.edu/stories/2026/08/how-mice-learn-think-out-box-neuroscience-surprise?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Monday, August 10, 2026

Smell

"Smell is a complicated thing for insects. Research has shown that, despite limited neural capabilities, insects depend on olfactory cues to locate food, find mates, and avoid predators. Typically, this is done through their antennae, but not always."

https://gizmodo.com/these-moths-smell-through-their-wings-study-finds-2000791478?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Cars and memory

"Decades after leaded gasoline vanished from American roads, the ghosts of its exhaust may still be haunting millions of aging minds—raising the question: Did the cars of our youth quietly set the stage for a widespread memory crisis?"https://thehealthytruth.com/decades-later-leads-brain-toll/?utm_source=tinyemail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=4th%20Newsletter%2010%2F30%2F2025

Heart Disease

"Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the U.S., but around 80% of cardiovascular diseases are preventable."

https://www.health.com/cardiologists-share-heart-healthy-foods-11899484?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=23995794-20260607&utm_campaign=hth-healthy-living_newsletter&utm_source=hth&utm_medium=email&utm_content=060726&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01

Smart wound Dressing

"A bioinspired material, developed by scientists at Imperial College London, accelerates wound healing and the repair of human skin."

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1137465?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Cancer



"Remarkable scientific progress against cancer has changed very little for millions of patients globally, who face devastating physical, emotional and financial consequences after diagnosis, a new World Health Organization report has warned."


https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/jul/08/health-who-global-persistent-inequities-progress-cancer-prevention-diagnosis-treatment-care?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

AGENT ORANGE AWARENESS DAY



"Each year on August 10, Agent Orange Awareness Day presents opportunity to provide information regarding the effects of Agent Orange."

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/agent-orange-awareness-day-august-10

NATIONAL SHAPEWEAR DAY | AUGUST 10



"National Shapewear Day on August 10 celebrates the history, current trends, and continued use and evolution of body shaping garments."


https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/national-shapewear-day-august-10

Friday, August 7, 2026

Kidney Stones



"Kidney stones affect roughly 1 in 10 Americans at some point in their lifetime, and rates have been climbing steadily over the past few decades."

https://www.eatingwell.com/what-to-eat-to-reduce-kidney-stone-risk-12031050?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=25154689-20260807&utm_campaign=etg-daily-nosh_newsletter&utm_source=etg&utm_medium=email&utm_content=080726&utm_term=send1&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&bvee=1786132201908&kw=myrecipesnl

What Early human might have eaten



"Compared with other primates like chimpanzees and gorillas, humans have very big brains."

https://www.history.com/articles/early-human-ancestors-diet-sugar-carbs?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

MRNA flu vaccine



"The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the first mRNA flu vaccine, enabling use of a technology that will make it easier to rapidly target a widely prevalent or particularly virulent strain of the virus."

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/05/health/mrna-flu-vaccine-moderna.html?unlocked_article_code=1.3VA.nBIR.a4YVvJQyRTTe&smid=url-share&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Thursday, August 6, 2026

American Red Cross



"The American Red Cross has declared only the second national blood supply crisis in its history after blood donations fell to a four-year summer low, deepening an emergency shortage that threatens the availability of lifesaving blood for patients across the country."


https://www.redcross.org/about-us/news-and-events/press-release/2026/red-cross-declares-national-blood-supply-crisis-urges-immediate-.html?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Neanderthals



"Neanderthals were generally more robustly built than people are today."


https://news.ki.se/neanderthal-gene-variant-may-increase-muscle-mass-in-people-living-today-today?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Long COVID



"Long COVID is defined as a chronic condition that occurs after SARS-CoV-2 infection and is present for at least 3 months."


https://www.cdc.gov/long-covid/about/index.html?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

COVID-19 woke up viruses in body



"Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists noticed that a SARS-CoV-2 infection can “wake up” other, dormant viruses already present in the body. A study out today in Nature extends those and subsequent observations, documenting viral reactivation for a cohort of more than 1000 patients hospitalized with COVID-19 before mid-2021."

https://www.science.org/content/article/covid-19-can-wake-dormant-viruses-body-large-study-confirms?utm_medium=email&utm_source=1440&utm_campaign=1440&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

NATIONAL FRESH BREATH DAY



"Pop a mint and smile on National Fresh Breath Day observed annually on August 6 and urges appreciation of oral hygiene and its importance."


https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/national-fresh-breath-day-august-6

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Poop Transplant

"A poop transplant — otherwise known as a fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) — may help adults with long-term insomnia sleep better, a small study suggests."

https://www.livescience.com/health/sleep/poop-pills-may-ease-insomnia-by-reprogramming-the-gut-microbiome-early-study-hints?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Monday, August 3, 2026

Lyme disease



"Research shows that more than 31 million Americans—or nearly one in ten people—experience a tick bite every year."


https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/the-first-at-home-test-for-infected-ticks-could-improve-lyme-disease-diagnosis-180989235/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Sunday, August 2, 2026

Alzheimer's

"Scientists understand a lot about what Alzheimer's looks like in the brain, but they don't fully understand what starts and drives the disease."

https://abc7ny.com/post/columbias-alzheimers-research-center-doctors-look-diseases-cause-groundbreaking/19607158/

Saturday, August 1, 2026

Breakfast

"What you eat for breakfast and when you eat it can affect your blood sugar and your energy levels throughout the day."https://www.health.com/best-time-to-eat-breakfast-for-blood-sugar-12022522?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=25075170-20260801&utm_campaign=hth-healthy-living_newsletter&utm_source=hth&utm_medium=email&utm_content=080126&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01

Exercises

"Most people benefit from an exercise routine that includes lots of variety, engages multiple muscle groups, and gets you moving in every direction."

https://www.health.com/best-beginner-exercise-12005670?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=25075170-20260801&utm_campaign=hth-healthy-living_newsletter&utm_source=hth&utm_medium=email&utm_content=080126&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01

Morning Routine

"Your morning routine is a powerful place to start if you’re looking for simple, realistic ways to lower your blood pressure."https://www.health.com/morning-habits-to-lower-blood-pressure-12018696?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=25075170-20260801&utm_campaign=hth-healthy-living_newsletter&utm_source=hth&utm_medium=email&utm_content=080126&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01

Longevity

"Longevity doesn’t have to feel like solving a complicated puzzle."

https://www.health.com/habits-that-add-years-to-your-life-12018689?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=25075170-20260801&utm_campaign=hth-healthy-living_newsletter&utm_source=hth&utm_medium=email&utm_content=080126&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01

Morning Routines

"Busy mornings are no match for these quick, nourishing breakfasts. Ready in 15 minutes or less, each recipe meets our high-protein and gut-healthy nutrition parameters to help you start the day feeling satisfied."

https://www.eatingwell.com/high-protein-gut-healthy-breakfasts-in-15-minutes-12027987