Long Term Survival
How does work affect stress in women?
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"Are you in the majority of Americans who say their job is a main cause of stress, even for those who love their work? Working women are especially vulnerable to stress, says psychologist Jennifer Haythornthwaite, director of the Johns Hopkins …
What foods are good after a workout?
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You finished your workout, and you feel fabulous, fit, and … famished. What should you eat? Kathleen Johnson, a dietitian at Johns Hopkins, says the key is aiming for balance between protein, fats and carbohydrates instead of emphasizing one food …
Right to Try
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Anchor lead: Can legislation compel insurers to cover some cancer treatments? Elizabeth Tracey reports People with advanced cancers should be able to try medications and treatments without having to attempt older and less expensive regimens first. That’s the substance of …
Housing and Health
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Anchor lead: Housing figures large in frequent hospitalization, Elizabeth Tracey reports Can helping people with chronic health conditions find stable housing reduce how often they need to be hospitalized? Studies show that housing is a huge factor among social determinants …
What foods help fight gas?
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"Feeling a little gaseous now and then? You’re not alone. Digestive issues like gas, constipation and diarrhea affect about 15 percent of people in Western countries. What you eat can make a difference, according to Johns Hopkins doctor Linda Lee. …