Sexual health and gender-affirming care – Harvard Health Blog
LGBTQ+ people are often considered a cohesive group, but sexual orientation and gender identity are different. Sexual orientation describes who a person prefers to be sexually intimate with. Gender identity, on the other hand, describes their sense of themselves as male, female, or another gender. Transgender and other gender diverse (TGD) people, whose gender identity …. Read More
Hormonal therapies for advanced prostate cancer linked to a higher risk of falls and fractures – Harvard Health Blog
Falls rank among the top causes of death and injuries among the elderly, and the risk increases significantly in older people being treated for cancer. Now, investigators are reporting that a newer class of drugs for advanced prostate cancer is associated with a significant increase in fall risk. Called androgen receptor inhibitors, or ARIs, these …. Read More
COVID-19 and the heart: What have we learned? – Harvard Health Blog
Early in the pandemic, epidemiologists made a striking observation. Compared to the general population, people with cardiovascular disease (CVD) were more than twice as likely to contract severe forms of COVID-19. In the last six months, death rates from COVID-19 have dropped significantly, but CVD remains a major predictor of poor outcome. What have we …. Read More
We’re supposed to make resolutions now? – Harvard Health Blog
After everything that’s happened in 2020, setting goals seems like a big ask. Resolutions inherently mean discomfort and require resolve, and most of us have had enough of the former and don’t have much left of the latter. The response to the annual tradition might involve a collective groan, eye roll, and require a censor. …. Read More
3 easy ways to eat a healthier diet – Harvard Health Blog
While many people might be taking a pass on formal New Year’s resolutions this year, others may mark a fresh start this month by resolving to make up for poor eating habits of the past. But this motivation is often focused on a diet that’s too ambitious, or too restrictive. Without a solid plan, you …. Read More
Israel Begins Vaccinating General Population
Israeli civilians received coronavirus vaccines in Jerusalem, Monday, December 21, as the country starts inoculating its general population. Israel has ordered … Israel Figa
Do pro-inflammatory diets harm our health? And can anti-inflammatory diets help? – Harvard Health Blog
Our emerging understanding of the role of inflammation in major chronic diseases has brought much attention to the effect of diet on the inflammatory process. Understanding the link may help us identify specific dietary patterns and foods than can diminish chronic inflammation and improve health. Inflammation: Helpful, harmful, or both? There are two types of …. Read More
Israel: Health workers receive first jabs as mass COVID vaccination kicks off
Subscribe to our channel! rupt.ly/subscribe Health workers at Petah Tikva’s Beilinson Hospital were among the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, on Sunday, … Israel Figa
Making the most of physical activity apps – Harvard Health Blog
One of the best moves you can make for your health is to get moving. “Walking is man’s best medicine” is a well-known quote from Hippocrates. Centuries later, we have multiple research studies that reveal the power of exercise as medicine. One study specifically compared exercise to common medications for heart disease, stroke, and prediabetes, …. Read More
The health effects of too much gaming – Harvard Health Blog
It is estimated that 164 million Americans — half of our population — play video games, also known as gaming. Contrary to popular belief, it isn’t just teens who play games. According to a recent survey, only 21% of gamers were under 18 years old. While gaming can be a fun distraction or hobby (and …. Read More