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09/12/2026

Do you have asthma or ever wonder if those recurring breathing problems, coughing or chest tightness could be something more? From recognizing the symptoms to getting diagnosed and understanding your treatment options, read the article for everything you need to know about asthma.

Asthma is a long-term condition, but there are ways to keep it under good control so that you feel your best. What Is Asthma?Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease that may cause tightness in the chest, a cough or wheezing. Asthma is a disease of your airway, which includes all of the air passages...

09/11/2026

Do you have asthma and find it hard to fit a regular workout into your busy schedule? A new study suggests that simply increasing your daily steps may provide benefits similar to a structured aerobic exercise program, including better quality of life and improved asthma control. Could something as simple as walking more each day help you breathe easier and feel better? Read the article to find out what researchers discovered.

People with asthma might get as much benefit from increasing their daily step count as they would from a structured aerobic exercise program, a new study says.Both approaches improve quality of life, alleviate depression and anxiety, and help control asthma, researchers report in the journal Pulmono...

09/10/2026

We are grateful for the teachers and staff at Cloverdale Elementary and all they do to pour into the children and families. We hope they enjoy the snacks and drinks we stocked in the lounge.

09/10/2026

A popular frozen berry blend sold at Walmart has been recalled as a precaution amid an ongoing E. coli outbreak. The recall affects a specific lot of Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend sold in 10-ounce bags. Before you make your next smoothie, check your freezer! Read the article to see if your berries are part of the recall and what you should do next.

A frozen berry blend sold at Walmart stores in 16 states has been pulled from shelves as a precaution, widening a recall connected to an ongoing E. coli outbreak.Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., a produce supplier based in San Carlos, Chile, added one lot of Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend t...

09/09/2026

Do you ever walk into a room and suddenly forget why you’re there or struggle to remember a name you know you should know? A new study suggests that memory changes may begin as early as our 50s, potentially due to changes in a brain region involved in stabilizing memories. Could some of those “senior moments” actually start much earlier than we thought? Read the article to learn what researchers discovered about memory and aging.

A person’s memory starts to get worse much sooner than previously thought, a new study says.Folks in their 50s start showing signs of decreased memory function, likely due to changes in the brain region responsible for stabilizing memories, researchers reported recently in the journal Cerebral...

09/08/2026

Could your personality traits be influencing more of your life than you realize? A new study found that more than 1,200 genetic variants are linked to the Big Five personality traits and those genetic differences may be connected to major life paths involving health, education, careers and parenthood. How much of who we become is written in our genes? Read the article to discover what researchers found about personality, genetics and the paths our lives take.

Genetics help shape your personality, and those same genes reverberate throughout your life, a new study has found.More than 1,200 different genetic variants are linked to the Big Five personality traits, researchers reported Sept. 2 in the journal Nature.What’s more, those personality genetics ar...

09/07/2026

Have you ever felt anxious, restless or overwhelmed while stuck in a hospital bed? A new pilot study suggests that something as simple as a weighted blanket may help. Patients using a 15-pound weighted blanket experienced a significant reduction in anxiety nearly 4 points on a 10-point scale. Could a simple, comforting tool help make a stressful hospital stay a little easier? Read the article to see what researchers discovered.

It’s natural to be anxious when you’re stuck in a hospital bed suffering from a serious illness.But that anxiety might be eased with one cheap and easy strategy, a new pilot study says.Placing a weighted blanket over hospital patients appeared to help calm them down, researchers reported...

09/06/2026

Does your family’s sleep schedule fall apart once school starts? Between early mornings, homework, work and household responsibilities, sleep can quickly take a back seat. A new survey found that 1 in 3 American adults prioritize work and school schedules over sleep, while more than 2 in 5 put family or household responsibilities ahead of getting enough rest. Could your family be sacrificing more sleep than you realize? Read the article for a closer look at why sleep gets pushed aside and why it matters.

The upcoming back-to-school season will very likely put a serious dent in the sleep of many American families. Healthy sleep takes a back seat to the everyday demands of work, school and family, a new survey has found.About 1 in 3 American adults (32%) say work and school schedules take priorit...

09/05/2026

Do you feel like dieting means giving up the foods you love or that traditional diets are just too restrictive to stick with? A new study found that some men who are overweight or obese view dieting as too restrictive, requiring too much sacrifice and willpower. Could the problem be the diet not your willpower? Read the article to discover what researchers found about men, dieting and finding a more sustainable approach to healthy eating.

Some men see dieting as a pursuit for women, and something they simply don’t have the willpower to do, a new study says.A panel of U.K. men who were overweight or obese said diets are simply too restrictive to stick with, researchers reported Aug. 26 in the journal PLOS One.Diets deny people t...

09/04/2026

Do you ever find yourself scrolling social media for hours without even realizing how much time has passed? A new study found that adults who spend 2.5 hours or more scrolling each day are more likely to report symptoms of depression. Researchers say social media showed a stronger link to depression than factors like work, education, gaming, web browsing or watching TV. Could your daily scrolling habits be affecting your mental health more than you realize? Read the article to find out what researchers discovered.

Adults who spend hours scrolling social media every day are more likely to develop depression, a new study says.Around 2.5 hours or more of scrolling per day is linked to self-reported depression, researchers recently reported in the journal