Heather Pressdee, 40, is accused of giving lethal doses of insulin to three men at Quality Life Services in Chicora, Pennsylvania Two of the men died from the overdose and all three were under Pressdee’s care at the time of the incidents, according to prosecutors. Pressdee says one of the men told her to ‘kill … Read more
New research published in Journal of Affective Disorders sought to investigate the relationship between child maltreatment and social anxiety. The research team of Jiaqi Liu and colleagues conducted a meta-analysis of the studies and found that those who are victims of childhood maltreatment are more likely to develop social anxiety. They also found that emotional … Read more
The scorching summers are here which invariably increase the risk of dehydration. Due to excessive sweating during hot and humid weather, water loss can occur and, if not compensated for with adequate water intake, can lead to dehydration. Long-term dehydration can have many complications for your liver, joint health, and cause muscle damage. Studies have … Read more
New guide on sugar substitutes and weight lossAlina Rosanova – Getty Images “Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on certain articles through these links.” Sugar substitutes, such as stevia and sucralose, are among many that WHO advises against for weight loss and weight management. Long-term regular use of some non-sugar substitutes can … Read more
Intervention without human rights goes by many names: involuntary institutionalization, compulsory drug treatment, “forced treatment”, forced abstinence, or some combination of all of these terms. Evidence shows that forced treatment leads to an increased risk of death and deprives survivors of autonomy, while positive benefits have not been established. Involuntary treatment in the Global South … Read more
Unfortunately, you can’t go back in time or slow down time as you get older. And alas, there is no magic potion that can make you look 10 years younger. But establishing healthy lifestyle choices, like developing an exercise routine, can keep you healthy, boost your fitness, and even extend your life. If you’re a … Read more
Senator Roger Marshall speaks with local officials, including Hays Town Manager Toby Dougherty, left, during a meeting Friday morning in Hays. By CRISTINA JANNEYHay Post Senator Roger Marshall was in Hays Friday morning to meet with community officials and business owners. Some of the topics the group discussed included health care, energy, broadband, and wireless … Read more
A study by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine suggests that dopamine, a brain chemical associated with pleasure and motivation, plays a vital role in how people perceive the amount of physical effort required for a task, especially in people with Parkinson’s disease, a condition characterized by a lack of dopamine. A new study led by … Read more
Legendary bodybuilder Tom Platz, who gained fame for his immense leg development, is regarded as one of the greatest leg trainers of all time. Kicking off his competitive bodybuilding career in the 1970s, he quickly made a name for himself in the fitness industry due to his impressive set of quads, which are widely considered … Read more
Urban areas are more affected by depression than rural areas, but dense urban centers are not the worst place to live. A new study has found that suburban residents are more at risk of depression According to existing research, people living in urban areas in Western Europe and the United States are facing a **39% … Read more