Tag Archives: youth

World Heart Day: How Lifestyle, Pollution, and Mental Health are Driving Heart Disease in Youth

As World Heart Day approaches, attention is turning to the alarming rise in heart disease among younger populations. Environmental factors, poor lifestyle choices, and mental health issues are playing significant roles in the increasing rates of cardiovascular disease (CVD) among youth, particularly in countries like India. This surge in heart-related illnesses poses a substantial public… Read More »

Juul Targeted Schools, Camps and Youth Programs, House Panel Claims

WASHINGTON — Last summer, with public concern about teenage vaping growing, Juul Labs paid a charter school organization in Baltimore $ 134,000 to set up a five-week summer camp to teach children healthy lifestyles. The curriculum was created by Juul — maker of the very vaping devices that were causing the most alarm among parents,… Read More »

Man Goes Viral After Offering ‘Dad Hugs’ to LGBTQ Youth at Pittsburgh Pride

A man found himself going viral this week after attending Pittsburgh Pride, where he offered free “Dad Hugs” to anybody who might want one. Scott “Howie” Dittman decided to tag along to the parade with his friend Denna, who was going with LGBTQ ally organization Free Mom Hugs. “Taking some time out to make people… Read More »

How to Sleep Well and Get Back Your Youth

What do you see when you look in the mirror after a night of tossing and turning? Baggy eyes, sagging skin, and a few wrinkles that you swear weren’t there the day before. Yes, sleeping poorly makes you look old and feel old, too. And it gets worse. Insomnia leads to cognitive decline, a shorter… Read More »