U K women face medical misogyny in health care debates
The U K Parliament weighs reforms to curb sexism in women s health care amid studies linking structural sexism to worse outcomes such as dementia. U S researchers warn the problem spans across the Atlantic with economic and health costs from dismissed reproductive health issues to missed work and improper treatments.
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U.S
U.K
Britain
Atlanta
Washington
London
Atlantic
Justina E Avila-Rieger
Columbia University
Florida State University
Utah
Wyoming
Mississippi
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Extending Healthspan Beyond Lifespan
Health experts shift focus from merely increasing life expectancy to expanding years lived free of disease. Data show 79 percent of adults 60 and older have two or more chronic illnesses, with healthspan declining since 2000. The Life’s Essential 8 checklist covers non smoking activity sleep healthy eating weight and risk factors like cholesterol blood pressure and glucose.
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U.S
Corey Rovzar
Stanford Prevention Research Center
University
School of Medicine
California
National Center For Health Statistics
World Health Organization
Norrina Allen
Department of Preventive Medicine
Institute For Public Health and Medicine
Center For Epidemiology and Population Health
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago
Allen
American Heart Association
AHA
Helping kids cope with winter blues at home
Parents should be proactive in supporting children's mental health during January. Look for low energy and irritability, avoid assumptions, and use proactive maintenance strategies such as consistent routines, good sleep, nutrition, and physical activity. Consider pediatrician or licensed mental health support if concerns persist.
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Children’s Healthcare of
Atlanta
Jody Baumstein
Strong4Life
Baumstein
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The
AJC
90 90 hip stretch guidance by Elissa Weisz
Work It introduces a 90 90 hip stretch as demonstrated by fitness specialist Elissa Weisz at University Hospitals Avon Health Center. The routine targets hip flexors glutes and external rotators with two to three sets per side holding 20 to 30 seconds each. Weisz highlights safe technique breath cues and body awareness while noting benefits for flexibility and recovery. For details contact Renee Barrett at (440) 988-6822.
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University Hospitals
Avon Health Center
Elissa Weisz
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Michael Scaturro
Avila-Rieger
Connecticut
Georgetown University
Chrissy Kadleck
Weisz
Renee Barrett