A shortage of blood donations in Germany could have dramatic consequences. The situation was critical in mid-January. DW's Marcel FĂĽrstenau answered a call to donate blood and reported on his experien...
Steve Zeringue, Mfonsio Andrew, and Campbell Morrison don't subscribe to the "get offline" mentality. Steve Zeringue; Mfonsio Andrew; Campbell Morrison. Forget dumbphones and digital detoxes; ...
Low taxes, which are not in line with inflation, are ineffective in reducing alcohol or sugary drink consumption, the World Health Organization warns....
Hong Kong mother Amy Chan* often feels overwhelmed caring for her nine-year-old son, who has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The 39-year-old said her son, diagnosed with the condition...
Jerry Clark overhauled his diet: he started eating more vegetables and having his chicken roasted instead of fried. Courtesy of Jerry Clark A man gained 50 pounds after he quit the army and started dr...
Dr. Sue Hwang, a radiation oncologist, said her own experience with breast cancer helped her see vulnerability as a strength instead of a weakness. Tim Brown Oncologist Sue Hwang was diagnosed with br...
Tina Woods is the CEO and founder of Collider Health, and she DJs as "Tina Technotic." Jon Tonks for BI This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with 61-year-old Tina Woods, the CEO an...
A generation ago, the people of Okinawa in Japan were recognised as among the longest-lived in the world, fortunate residents of one of just five “blue zones” around the planet where a combination of ...
An investigation has been ordered into the circumstance under which the toddler son of the award-winning Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie died at a leading hospital in Lagos. The writer has b...
Jim Rowley, CEO of Crunch Fitness, said he stays sharp by avoiding a monotonous routine, but he always makes time for exercise and a morning protein shake. Courtesy of Crunch Fitness Crunch Fitness CE...
Whole milk, yuck. Getty Images; BI The government's latest dietary guidelines suggest people drink whole milk instead of low-fat. This matters a lot for school lunches, where whole milk will get top b...
WNBA star Cameron Brink said getting enough protein and carbs has been key to building muscle and staying fueled for games. Meg Oliphant/Getty Images LA Sparks athlete Cameron Brink said she's lifting...
Mandalia left his job in 2022 and spent 18 months traveling. Courtesy of Himal Mandalia Himal Mandalia took a six-month career break , which turned into 3 ½ years. He struggled to slow down during the...
Hi I’m Chris, one of the co-founders of Shimmer ( https://www.shimmer.care ), and today we’re launching our new app called Indy ( https://www.shimmer.care/indy ). Indy is an ADHD app for structured pl...
We compared Trader Joe's ultra-processed foods with similar items from larger grocery stores. Here's how they stacked up. Liam Kraker/Business Insider Trader Joe's has a reputation for being a "he...
Dr. Darshan Shah said doing the small things consistently had the biggest impact on his personal health journey. Madeline Tolle for BI This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Dr. Darshan...
From left: Barbara Face pictured as a teenager when she first started drinking, at the height of her alcoholism, and sober, as she is today. Courtesy of Barbara Face Barbara Face began drinking at 14 ...
Despite being acquired by Google five years ago, Fitbit remains one of the most recognizable names in the industry. While its products aren’t designed with hardcore athletes, Fitbit makes excellent de...
Creatine is one of the most researched fitness supplements on the market. it offers a lot of value for its low costs, according to trainers and sports nutritionists. Farion_O/Getty Images Creatine may...
Mike Prytkov founded a weight-loss app inspired by lessons he learned from his own weight-loss journey. Mike Prytkov Mike Prytkov lost 44 pounds in a year, but his extreme approach wasn't sustainable ...