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- Social care reforms in pipeline for 2028, say ministersThe government announces first steps to creating a National Care Services - but reform is several years away. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.3 hours ago
- 6 tips to ‘detox’ after excessive holiday eating and drinkingBetween dinner parties, cookie exchanges and festive cocktails, most people report eating and drinking more than usual during the holidays, gaining on average 1 to 2 pounds of body weight. Now that a new year has arrived — bringing with it a return to regular routines and the typical flurry of resolutions — many may be eager to look and feel healthier."If you are feeling bloated and sluggish after the holidays, it is most likely water retention from eating higher-sodium and higher-sugar foods, along with alcohol and less overall activity," New Jersey-based registered dietitian Erin Palinski-Wade told Fox News Digital.'I'M A PSYCHOLOGIST — HERE'S HOW TO FINALLY BREAK YOUR BAD HABITS’While it can be tempting to jump on a "detox" plan, the dietitian noted that the body naturally detoxifies itself through organs like the liver and kidneys."You do not need to follow a detox plan or take a special supplement to… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.8 hours ago
- Cold weather health alerts issued ahead of snowA major clean-up operation is also ongoing in part of the country after New Year's Day flooding. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.13 hours ago
- Screening for physical inactivity can cut risk of chronic illness, study suggestsEncouraging primary care physicians to screen patients for physical inactivity with a simple questionnaire can help identify people at risk for many chronic diseases, a new study suggests. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.14 hours ago
- Hospital visits severely restricted amid flu spikeIt comes as hospitals across the region urge people to wear face masks as cases of seasonal viruses increase. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.18 hours ago
- ‘I’m a psychologist — here’s how to finally break your bad habits’More than a third of Americans report making New Year’s resolutions, statistics show, many of which are focused on kicking bad habits.Whether it’s smoking, overeating, drinking excessive alcohol or "doom-scrolling" on social media instead of sleeping, 72% of U.S. adults report having at least one unhealthy behavior, according to data from the United Health Foundation.Dr. Adi Jaffe, a California-based psychologist, knows firsthand the dangers of unhealthy habits, as he once struggled with drug addiction himself.CDC WARNS OF DEADLY DRUG 100 TIMES MORE POTENT THAN FENTANYL, OVERDOSES SPIKE IN PAST YEAR"I got trapped in the world of drugs and alcohol, from the middle of high school until a few years after college," he shared with Fox News Digital during an on-camera interview."Addiction doesn't separate by gender or age or race or income — people from all walks of life are impacted."Jaffe ultimately spent time in jail before getting clean and returning… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.18 hours ago
- Early cancer diagnosis in England at record level, NHS figures showAwareness campaigns and new screening approaches are having an impact, says NHS England. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.1 day ago
- Warding off dementia means more reading, praying and listening to music: studyFor long-term brain health, older adults might want to carefully consider how they spend their downtime, according to a new study.Researchers from the University of South Australia assessed the 24-hour activity patterns of nearly 400 people over age 60.When it comes to brain health, the study found that the context or type of activity individuals engage in matters, news agency SWNS reported.DEMENTIA REPORT REVEALS ‘SHOCKING’ SIGNS AT AGE 60 THAT YOU'LL DEVELOP THE DISEASE BY AGE 80Some sedentary behaviors are better for cognitive function than others, according to the findings, which were published in The Journal of Gerontology Series A. Mentally stimulating behaviors, such as reading, listening to music, praying, crafting and playing a musical instrument — as well as social behaviors like chatting with others — are beneficial for memory and thinking abilities, the study noted.The research team referred to the "valuable insights" that could help reduce instances of cognitive… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.1 day ago