Mind and Body - Page 17

Proud American September 27, 2017

Dying Army veteran asks for phone calls, text messages

A terminally ill Army veteran is asking for text messages or phone calls from strangers to help him forget about his excruciating pain.

Fitness + Well-being September 26, 2017

Body blogger takes unflattering pictures to prove point about Instagram

Finish body blogger is pushing body positivity through ‘real’ pictures

Mind and Body September 25, 2017

20-year-old hiker died of altitude sickness, mom says

A college student who died while hiking with three friends was killed by altitude sickness, her mother said.

Head Injury September 21, 2017

College football player dies after injury during 'routine' tackle

A college football player who suffered a neck injury during a game on Saturday has died, university officials announced Wednesday.

Mind and Body September 18, 2017

Nutrigenomics: Harnessing the power of food to change your genes

One of the best ways to achieve a healthier life is through good nutrition.

Mind and Body September 18, 2017

College footballer dies after complaining of illness following game

A senior offensive lineman for College of Wooster died suddenly after helping his team to a 38-20 victory over Ohio Wesleyan on Saturday.

Mind and Body August 17, 2017

Iconic anti-smoking advocate Terrie Hall dies

Terrie Hall, a cancer patient who made a bold appearance in a hard-hitting national anti-smoking ad campaign, has died at the age of 53.

HEART HEALTH July 12, 2017

Shoveling snow can increase your risk of heart attack

Shoveling snow can take a toll on your body – particularly your heart. The American Heart Association said the strenuous activity can actually increase your chances of having a heart attack

EDUCATION July 12, 2017

New Orleans hospitals better prepared for Isaac after chaos of Katrina

Seven years after Katrina, New Orleans is faced with yet another storm – Hurricane Isaac, and the city is not taking any chances this time around, especially when it comes to medical relief

United Kingdom July 6, 2017

'Self-rescue' swimming classes for toddlers condemned as traumatic

Teaching small children how to swim is a rite of summer.

Mind and Body July 5, 2017

Dangerous new marijuana product looks like lip balm, packs big kick

Drug dealers are peddling a new marijuana product called Wax that looks and feels like lip balm and packs a kick equivalent to smoking 15-20 joints of weed.