Share on PinterestThe so-called green Mediterranean diet may benefit human health and the planet’s health. Vera Lair/Stocksy People who eat a traditional Mediterranean diet have lower rates of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. But new research suggests that a “green” Mediterranean diet — which avoids all meat and provides extra […]
What is it, benefits, exercises, gyms & classes
‘Functional training’ is a term that throws even the most seasoned fitness pros (… you rang?). Otherwise known as functional strength training, it’s a buzzphrase that’s dallied around in gym circles or class descriptions without most people being 100% clear what it actually means. Surely all training is functional? Kind […]
What Is the Boiled Egg Diet and Is It As Crazy As It Sounds?
Eggs are a popular food known for their protein content as well as a source of nutrients including vitamin D. A fad diet known as the boiled egg diet seeks to take advantage of the benefits of eggs by incorporating them heavily into one’s daily food routine. Despite the diet’s […]
A study uses data from electronic health records to form a definition of long COVID
Researchers are using big data to define the meaning of long COVID. Photo: Getty Images. More than two years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, the disease has taken a staggering toll on human life. The number of deaths in the United States alone is approaching 1 million, while many […]
Puerto Rico health care providers call for Medicare equity
Puerto Rico’s health care industry is raising the alarm over disparities in how the territory’s Medicare plans are funded, hurting the quality of services for around 630,000 senior citizens. In a joint letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) […]
Takeaways from March National Nutrition Month
National Nutrition Month, observed every March, is a nutrition education campaign by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that focuses public awareness on the importance of not only making more informed (and better) food choices but also developing sound eating and physical activity habits. This year’s theme for National Nutrition […]
This Gym People Sports Bra Is a Perfect Lululemon Align Tank Dupe
Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. Everyone’s workout style is different. But one thing is certain: Quality activewear makes a tremendous difference in your performance. Another given? Well-made athletic […]
McKinsey launches new health initiative aiming to add “years to life and life to years”
April 1, 2022The speed and scale of the global response to COVID-19, while imperfect, demonstrated that with resources and motivation, scientific breakthroughs and large-scale behavior change can happen quickly. What might be possible if similar levels of focus, commitment, and collaboration were applied to other health problems that affect massive […]
How Privia’s relentless patient focus drives value-based care wins
Value-based care contracts from different payers can include a maddening array of variables in terms of quality measures and targets, but the keys to success in the value-based arena are consistency and provision of the same level of high-quality care to all patients regardless of plan enrollment. Patient access and […]
Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency Program | VA Washington DC Health Care
PT Residency Program DirectorLatasha Thomas, PT, DPT, NCS Latasha Thomas received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from George Washington University in 2010. She worked in an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy practice for three years and enjoyed medically complex patients. In 2014, she graduated from the MedStar Rehabilitation Network and […]