Binge eating is more common than anorexia or bulimia – but it remains a hidden and hard-to-treat disorder

Oct 21, 2022 06:07 am UTC| Health

For many people, the term eating disorder will bring to mind its two most familiar forms anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. What they may not realise, however, is that binge eating disorder is more common than the...

New Mexico pursues opioid case against Walgreens

Oct 19, 2022 23:44 pm UTC| Law Economy Business Health

The state of New Mexico urged a judge to hold Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc responsible for fueling the opioid crisis in the state. Dan Alberstone, a lawyer for New Mexico, told Judge Francis Matthew in the 1st Judicial...

Being stressed out before you get COVID increases your chances of long COVID. Here's why

Oct 19, 2022 09:10 am UTC| Health

Stress is part and parcel of modern life. When were on the verge of a new challenge or a significant event, we can experience stress mixed with excitement and a sense of challenge. This form of good stress, or eustress, is...

Muscle is important for good health – here’s how to maintain it after middle age

Oct 19, 2022 08:52 am UTC| Health

While its almost unnoticeable to begin with, nearly every cell, organ and biological process gets a little bit worse every year were alive starting from age 30 or so. The sum of these processes is what we know as...

Lift heavy or smaller weights with high reps? It all depends on your goal

Oct 19, 2022 08:51 am UTC| Health

So you want to lift weights but arent sure where to start. You scroll through your Instagram feed looking for guidance but all you see are fitness influencers touting the idea you either lift big or dont bother. Thats...

Gatorade to launch smart water bottle

Oct 18, 2022 22:03 pm UTC| Economy Business Health

Gatorade has partnered with ImpacX, a smart packaging platform company, to launch a water bottle featuring a patented smart cap technology that tracks and collects users hydration data. The data is based on beverage...

What is DLD - the most common disorder you have 'never heard of'?

Oct 16, 2022 13:35 pm UTC| Health

Developmental language disorder or DLD is a lifelong disorder that affects language comprehension and expression. People with DLD find it more difficult to say what they mean and to understand others. About two students...