How Your Income Affects Your Health

How Your Income Affects Your Health

SOURCES: American Journal of Public Health: “Avertable Deaths Associated With Household Income in Virginia,” “Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Hypertension Prevalence: Reconsidering the Role of Chronic Stress.” American Journal of Public Medicine: “Neighborhood Environments.” APM Reports: “House poor, pollution rich.” BMC Public Health: “Associations between perceived stress, socioeconomic status, and health-risk behavior in deprived neighborhoods in Denmark: … Read more

Study Shows Long COVID Affects Women More Than Men

Study Shows Long COVID Affects Women More Than Men

April 25, 2022 The effects of long COVID can last a long time, especially for women, a new study says. Only 25.5% of the study participants who’d been hospitalized with long COVID reported a full recovery five months after discharge and only 28.9% reported a full recovery a year after discharge, according to the study … Read more

How Your Sleep Affects Your Heart

How Your Sleep Affects Your Heart

When you think about improving your heart health, food and exercise may come to mind. Sleep is just as crucial – even though many people treat it like a luxury, not a necessity. “Just like we talk about eating a low-fat diet to minimize your cholesterol and maintain your heart health, maintaining your sleep health … Read more

How Low Testosterone Affects Your ‘New Year, New Me’ Goals

Feb. 1, 2022 — The stresses of everyday life can change how a man feels physically and mentally, affecting everything from his sleep to his mood. So, goals for a healthier lifestyle in the new year may already face obstacles before he even buys that gym membership. The fact is, good intentions are not good … Read more

Low-Level Exposure to Toxic Metals Affects Heart Health

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Dec. 17, 2021 — People exposed to even low levels of certain toxic metals may increase their risk of atherosclerosis, the plaque buildup in the arteries that can cause strokes and heart attacks. A large study in Spain evaluated middle-aged people (97% of whom were male) working in an auto body factory to look for … Read more

How Breast Cancer Really Affects Your Sex Life: Your Questions Answered

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Sexual side effects during or after breast cancer are common—and not so fun to deal with. And when you’re ready, it’s something you can tackle together with your partner. Here, sexual health experts go over some common ways that breast cancer may affect your sex life and what you can do about it. Consider this … Read more

Postpartum Depression Affects Dads, Too

July 6, 2021 — Postpartum depression isn’t just something new mothers can get. Turns out it can affect new fathers, too, according to a new study. Michael W., a 38-year-old New Jersey-based attorney, and his wife had been excitedly planning for the birth of their baby and were overjoyed when she was born. … Read more

When Your Child’s ADHD Affects You as a Couple

When Your Child’s ADHD Affects You as a Couple

It takes a lot of work to keep a healthy relationship with your spouse or partner. That can be even more of a challenge when you have a child with ADHD. “Anytime you have a child with a condition like ADHD that impacts his ability to socialize, to follow rules, to learn, and listen, it … Read more