How some countries are rethinking exercise

Some 380 hospice beds out of around 2,000 lie empty in England because of financial pressures, say bosses. Hospice UK has told BBC News this is up from 300 a year ago and illustrates the severe challenges facing the sector. Beds are left empty to save money – since staffing and caring is costly –…

Sir Julian Hartley, Chief Executive the Care Quality Commission which is the independent regulator of all health and adult social care services in England, has resigned. The announcement comes just days after an independent inquiry into maternity care at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust was announced. Mr Hartley had previously spent a decade leading…

Cortisol, the “stress hormone,” helps control stress responses and regulates blood sugar, blood pressure, and inflammation. Though cortisol plays important roles in health, elevated levels can contribute to issues like anxiety, poor sleep, weight gain, and a weakened immune system. Fortunately, leading a healthy lifestyle, including following a diet rich in nutrient-dense foods, can support…

Joanna Strober, Founder, Midi Health: When I was in my 40s, I had a big job, and things actually started falling apart in my life. I was angry a lot. I wasn’t sleeping. I was having hot flashes. And, honestly, I didn’t know what was going on in my body, and I didn’t really have…