Note: This post was written by the team of The ONE Group (Oncology – Nutrition – Exercise) at Penn State College of Medicine as part of a first-person blog about their work. Learn more about the group here.
May is National Mental Health Month.
May 3, 2021Penn State College of Medicine News
First developed in 1949, Mental Health Month is focused on reducing stigma, increasing awareness of mental health conditions and bringing tools and education to promote wellness for everyone. Mental health support is more important now than ever, and organizations such as Mental Health America and the National Alliance…
Taking steps to lead a healthy lifestyle can benefit both physical and mental health now and in the future.
Warwickshire County Council is offering tips, advice and support people to be as well as possible.
Adopting a healthy lifestyle at any age can help people lead a healthier and happier life.
People who exercise regularly have a lower risk of developing many long-term (chronic) conditions, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, and some cancers. Physical activity can also boost self-esteem, mood, sleep quality and energy, as well as reducing the risk of stress, clinical depression, dementia and Alzheimer’s…
Share on PinterestA study found a link between healthy lifestyles and slower memory decline in older adults. Shestock/Getty Images
Researchers followed 29,072 older adults (60 years old and over) over 10 years to investigate the link between lifestyle choices and memory loss.
They found a link between a healthy lifestyle and slower memory decline, even in the presence of the APOE Ɛ4 gene, which is associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
The researchers hope their findings will inform public health initiatives seeking to prevent memory loss in older adults.
The gradual loss of thinking abilities such as memory, reasoning, and psychomotor speed…
The new app will offer incentives, such as supermarket vouchers and cinema tickets, to people in Wolverhampton who eat healthily and exercise more
The Better Health: Rewards app is free to download and users will earn points for taking simple actions or achieving healthy goals which they can use to get rewards
Backed by £3 million from the government, the pilot could support people to live healthier longer lives while helping us deliver one of our 5 priorities – to cut waiting lists
A new app which will offer incentives such as vouchers for shops, gym discounts and cinema tickets…
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Millennials — those born from 1981 to 1996 — are not only the largest living generation today but also became the workforce majority at the end of 2015. By the end of 2025, they will make up 75% of the American workforce.
This generation grew up in a time of rapid change, which gives them different priorities and expectations than previous generations. Their unique upbringing and subsequent values are reshaping our economy in almost every way possible.
Think Uber, Fitbit, Airbnb, Etsy, Lululemon and Twitter. Successful companies that continue to adapt as the result of millennial expectations aren’t just changing…
The survey showed 8 in 10 adults aged over 18 have decided to modify their lifestyle in 2021, with 7 in 10 adults saying that they are motivated to make healthier lifestyle changes due to coronavirus (COVID-19).
Compared to last year, almost half of the population (43%) felt more motivated to make changes to their life in January. Around 6 million adults aged 40 to 60 plan to:
eat more healthily (40%)
lose weight (39%)
exercise more (41%)
Evidence shows that being obese significantly increases your chance of being admitted to intensive care with COVID-19 compared to those with a…