Month: August 2024

Health News

Lilly launches lower-price weight loss drug without injector pen

Starter doses of the weight-loss drug Zepbound are now available in single-dose vials, drug manufacturer Eli Lilly announced Tuesday, a move the company says will “significantly” expand supply as it sees continued high demand. Instead of a preloaded injector pen, patients will use a syringe to draw out the medicine. Tirzepatide, the active ingredient in Zepbound […]

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  • August 28, 2024
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Heat-related deaths spiked 117% in the US since 1999

As temperatures reach record levels in many parts of the US this week, emergency rooms are bracing for a new normal: More patients are becoming gravely ill because their bodies can’t take the heat. Heat-related deaths in the US have been steadily increasing for years, a new study published in the medical journal JAMA shows […]

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  • August 27, 2024
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High mosquito-borne encephalitis risk prompts Massachusetts town to close parks, fields at night

A Massachusetts town has closed its municipal parks and fields to nighttime visitors amid a heightened risk of a potentially deadly type of mosquito-borne encephalitis, according to town officials. Plymouth, about 40 miles southeast of Boston, announced the closures Friday as the town faces a high risk from the extremely rare Eastern equine encephalitis, town […]

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  • August 26, 2024
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Beauty Tips & Tricks

Fitbit Research Findings Show that Users Who Meet Physical Activity Recommendations Are Able to Improve Their Resting Heart Rate, Sleep, and More

Did you know that the famous 10K steps per day target wasn’t originally based in science? Manpo-kei, translated as “10,000-steps-meter,” was introduced by a Japanese pedometer manufacturer in 1965. As we know at Fitbit, a wide range of research has occurred since then, indeed suggesting that hitting this daily target can improve sleep duration and […]

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  • August 4, 2024
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Combat the Cost of Groceries with a Plan

Food costs have skyrocketed in the past year, but that doesn’t mean you have to forego healthy eating. With just a little forethought, there are ways to counter this increase. Here are some tips for maintaining  a nutritious diet without breaking the bank.  Think ahead  Take inventory. Before heading to the store or submitting your […]

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  • August 3, 2024
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New Year, Strong You: 3 Recipes for Mental Strength

RECIPE BY LEANDRA ROUSE | PHOTOGRAPHY BY SAM EMMONS As you set about keeping your goals for the new year, consider how you fuel your brain for the day. Nutrition research shows people who consume breakfast do better in mental performance tests, have improved focus and even say they feel in a better mood when […]

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  • August 3, 2024
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