April 22nd is Earth Day, a day to think about how we care for the Earth. This is an AI-generated summary. Original reporting by PBS: https://www.npr.org/2022/04/18/1093387207/earth-day-live-sustainably-tips
A new study shows that regular exercise can help people who survived colon cancer live longer — sometimes even longer than people who never had cancer.
This is an AI-generated summary. Original reporting by Maria Godoy/NPR: https://www.npr.org/2025/04/07/nx-s1-5323814/exercise-colon-cancer-longevity
Many of us might only seek out physical therapists if we are recovering from accidental injuries or surgery. However, medical experts say these specialists can also help prevent many health problems if they are seen on a regular basis.
Much of the United States “springs forward” on Sunday, March 9th, for daylight saving time.
New research suggests the risk of Americans developing dementia over a lifetime may be much higher than once thought.
The activity called yoga means different things to different people around the world.
A group of international experts is proposing a new way to define and identify obesity – a medical condition linked to having too much body fat.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned a chemical widely used to color some food products red.
Nearly half of American teenagers – children ages 13 to 17 – say they are online “constantly” despite concerns about the effects of social media and smartphones on their mental health.
For a healthy diet, people should eat more beans, peas and lentils.