Free wellness retreat for community healers
From yoga and sound baths to acupuncture and one-on-one therapy sessions, Healing the Healer offers six powerful wellness activations designed to restore mind, body, and spirit—while uplifting Latinx. Event on May 1, from 10 AM - 4 PM at the San Leandro Marina. Dulce Lopez, Latinx and Jose Carlos Montesinos with Latinx Advisory Committee, give insight.
From yoga and sound baths to acupuncture and one-on-one therapy sessions, Healing the Healer offers six powerful wellness activations designed to restore mind, body, and spirit—while uplifting Latinx. Event on May 1, from 10 AM - 4 PM at the San Leandro Marina. Dulce Lopez, Latinx and Jose Carlos Montesinos with Latinx Advisory Committee, give insight.
Fremont police equip patrol cars with sensory kits to better serve neurodiverse residents
In a move to improve interactions with neurodiverse residents, the Fremont Police Department announced it will now equip every patrol car with sensory kits designed to de-escalate high-stress situations.
In a move to improve interactions with neurodiverse residents, the Fremont Police Department announced it will now equip every patrol car with sensory kits designed to de-escalate high-stress situations.
Health expert explains link between women's hormones, stress - and what to do about it
In honor of National Stress Awareness Month, health experts are drawing attention to the internal physiological shifts that contribute to rising stress levels in women, specifically menopause and perimenopause.
In honor of National Stress Awareness Month, health experts are drawing attention to the internal physiological shifts that contribute to rising stress levels in women, specifically menopause and perimenopause.
Heart health: lessons from El Camino Health and the Quakes
Julee Arbuckle, clinical manager of El Camino Health's Cardiac and Pulmonary Wellness, talks heart health.
Julee Arbuckle, clinical manager of El Camino Health's Cardiac and Pulmonary Wellness, talks heart health.
California bill would put 'non-ultra-processed' seal on food packaging
California lawmakers are pushing a first-in-the-nation proposal that would place a state-certified label on food packaging identifying products that are not ultra-processed — making it easier for shoppers to identify healthier options at the grocery store.
California lawmakers are pushing a first-in-the-nation proposal that would place a state-certified label on food packaging identifying products that are not ultra-processed — making it easier for shoppers to identify healthier options at the grocery store.
71-year-old Oakland grandmother is among finalists in national fitness competition
A 71-year-old Oakland bodybuilder is defying age expectations as she seeks to inspire others to live a healthy and active life.
A 71-year-old Oakland bodybuilder is defying age expectations as she seeks to inspire others to live a healthy and active life.
Bay Area-based Planned Parenthood affiliate is now offering Botox treatments
A Bay Area-based organization that has long offered sexual and reproductive health care is expanding its business model and now offering Botox injections and other new services.
A Bay Area-based organization that has long offered sexual and reproductive health care is expanding its business model and now offering Botox injections and other new services.
A cure for cancer would deliver $185T economic windfall, report says
A new report from free-market policy group Unleash Prosperity argues that curing cancer would deliver a staggering $185 trillion boost to the U.S. economy over 35 years.
A new report from free-market policy group Unleash Prosperity argues that curing cancer would deliver a staggering $185 trillion boost to the U.S. economy over 35 years.
Springing forward: A sleep expert's tips for getting a good night's rest
Chrissy Lawler, a licensed marriage and family therapist, has advice for people of all ages — adults, teens and babies — on how to get a good night's rest.
Chrissy Lawler, a licensed marriage and family therapist, has advice for people of all ages — adults, teens and babies — on how to get a good night's rest.
There's a shortage of estrogen patches. Here's what's leading to the problem and what women can do
An increasing number of women who use estrogen patches to help deal with perimenopause and menopause symptoms have been scrambling to access their transdermal drug amid a nationwide shortage of the increasingly popular hormone replacement therapy.
An increasing number of women who use estrogen patches to help deal with perimenopause and menopause symptoms have been scrambling to access their transdermal drug amid a nationwide shortage of the increasingly popular hormone replacement therapy.
Brains, screens, and the next generation
Researchers are studying the brain changes brought by all hours on a device, in hopes of learning more about the connection between screen time and what happens in real life. Dr. Leo Sugrue, associate professor in the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging at the University of California, San Francisco, gives insight.
Researchers are studying the brain changes brought by all hours on a device, in hopes of learning more about the connection between screen time and what happens in real life. Dr. Leo Sugrue, associate professor in the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging at the University of California, San Francisco, gives insight.
Healthy brains in a screen-filled world
Joan Jeung, clinical professor, for the department of pediatrics, at the University of California San Francisco, gives insight on young minds in a digital world.
Joan Jeung, clinical professor, for the department of pediatrics, at the University of California San Francisco, gives insight on young minds in a digital world.
Neuroscientist says lasting weight loss requires ‘identity shifts,’ not just willpower
Losing weight — and keeping it off — can feel like an uphill battle, even with the growing popularity of weight-loss medications.
Losing weight — and keeping it off — can feel like an uphill battle, even with the growing popularity of weight-loss medications.
The hidden content in kids’ feeds
The algorithm and America’s toddlers. Aislinn Conrad, an associate professor of Social Work at the University of Iowa gives insight. Conrad's expertise focus in the areas of child abuse prevention, and the ethical integration of artificial intelligence.
The algorithm and America’s toddlers. Aislinn Conrad, an associate professor of Social Work at the University of Iowa gives insight. Conrad's expertise focus in the areas of child abuse prevention, and the ethical integration of artificial intelligence.
Mark Zuckerberg faces jury in social media addiction trial
Isaac Vaghefi, professor at Zicklin School of Business, at Baruch College, explains what could come out of Mark Zuckerberg's trial on social media addiction.
Isaac Vaghefi, professor at Zicklin School of Business, at Baruch College, explains what could come out of Mark Zuckerberg's trial on social media addiction.
Brain training may cut dementia risk by 25%, researchers say
Certain types of brain-training exercises could lower the risk of dementia by about 25%, according to new research connected to a long-running study supported by the National Institutes of Health.
Certain types of brain-training exercises could lower the risk of dementia by about 25%, according to new research connected to a long-running study supported by the National Institutes of Health.
Heart disease prevention tied to equity, awareness during American Heart Month and Black History Month
While Valentine’s Day often focuses on romance, health experts say February is also a time to focus on protecting the heart in a literal sense — especially as American Heart Month overlaps with Black History Month, highlighting ongoing disparities in cardiovascular health.
While Valentine’s Day often focuses on romance, health experts say February is also a time to focus on protecting the heart in a literal sense — especially as American Heart Month overlaps with Black History Month, highlighting ongoing disparities in cardiovascular health.
Colorectal cancer on the rise in younger adults
Dr. Steve Lee, an Oncologist at Kaiser Permanente East Bay, gives insight on the growing threat of colorectal cancer in people under 55.
Dr. Steve Lee, an Oncologist at Kaiser Permanente East Bay, gives insight on the growing threat of colorectal cancer in people under 55.
Measles confirmed in another Bay Area county, the first case there since 2012
Another case of measles has been reported in the Bay Area amid outbreaks around the country of the highly contagious viral illness.
Another case of measles has been reported in the Bay Area amid outbreaks around the country of the highly contagious viral illness.
Tatiana Schlossberg, JFK's granddaughter, reveals terminal cancer diagnosis
Tatiana Schlossberg, President John F. Kennedy's granddaughter, shared in an essay this weekend that she’s been diagnosed with terminal cancer and has less than a year to live.
Tatiana Schlossberg, President John F. Kennedy's granddaughter, shared in an essay this weekend that she’s been diagnosed with terminal cancer and has less than a year to live.