Most people aren't meeting exercise guidelines Most adults in the USA aren't meeting the federal physical activity recommendations for both aerobic exercise and muscle-strengthening activity, according to government statistics out today. About 79% of adults don't meet the physical activity guidelines that advise getting at least 2½ hours a week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity such as brisk walking, or one hour and 15 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity, such as jogging. More
US suicide rate rose sharply among middle-aged Health officials say suicides among middle-aged Americans climbed at a startling rate over the past decade, a period that included the recession. Overall, the suicide rate for the age group jumped 28 percent from 1999 to 2010. And among whites, it shot up 40 percent.... More
Cost of feeding a family of four: $146 to $289 a week Latest statistics give a range of prices for feeding a family of four a healthy diet. The cost of feeding a family of four a healthy diet can run $146 to $289 a week, according to the latest numbers from the U.S. More
2-year-old girl gets windpipe made from stem cells A 2-year-old girl born without a windpipe now has a new one grown from her own stem cells, the youngest patient in the world to benefit from the experimental treatment.... More
One flight closer to space tourism Virgin Galactic is one flight closer to becoming a commercial "spaceline." The company's passenger spacecraft, SpaceShipTwo, completed its first rocket-powered flight Monday morning above the Mojave Desert in California. More
California Is Investing $500M in Therapy Apps for Youth. Advocates Fear It Won’t Pay Off The apps represent one of the Democratic governor’s major forays into health technology and come with four-year contracts valued at $498 million. California is believed to be the first state to offer ... 04/26/2024 - 2:57 pm | View Link
California launches new mental health-based apps for families and youth Blanca Paniagua was nervous. The young adult was set to speak at a webinar about one of CalHope’s new experimental apps. “I saw how many participants there (were) and I was like, I’m about to use the ... 04/23/2024 - 3:12 am | View Link
We’re investigating mental health insurance denials in California. What should we know? California law requires insurance plans to cover medically necessary mental health and addiction treatment. That doesn’t always happen. 04/22/2024 - 7:46 am | View Link
California schools aren’t equipped to handle mental health issues. That needs to change The youth mental health crisis is well documented, yet most California schools lack the resources, training and capacity to identify concerns and respond. Greater investment, including funds to hire ... 04/17/2024 - 1:30 am | View Link
California offers free mental health services for kids and families with new apps. Here’s how California has launched two mental health apps for teens, young adults, children and parents — and they’re free to use. Last year, the program was being tested in San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties ... 04/16/2024 - 1:00 am | View Link