Touch is one of the ways people interact with the world around them. If you tried to keep track of how many times you touched something, including your own nose, eyes, or mouth, you'd probably give up counting within a few minutes. As natural as it...
A stuffy nose can ruin your day and your night ...
A stuffy nose can ruin your day and your night ...
Not getting enough sleep can lower your sex drive, weaken your immune system, cause thinking issues, and lead to weight gain. When you don't get enough sleep, you may also increase your risk of certain cancers, diabetes, and even car accidents. If you find yourself part of...
Being told you have a high risk of lung cancer or being diagnosed with it can leave you with a lot of questions. There's a great deal of information — and misinformation — out there, and it can be hard to make sense of it...
American mental health seems to be in a downturn. Days after the suicide of fashion designer Kate Spade, at 55, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that suicides are becoming more common in every age group, but especially in mid-life. The biggest increase was...
April is testicular cancer awareness month! Join us as we explore a variety of issues on this important health topic. What is testicular cancer? Testicular cancer is a cancer that originates in one or both testicles, or testes, which are responsible for producing sperm and the hormone...
What’s the difference between a cold and the flu? The common cold and the flu may seem similar at first. They’re both respiratory illnesses and can cause similar symptoms. But different viruses cause these two conditions. Your symptoms help you tell the difference between them. Both a...
Here’s what to know before the start of flu season. Last year’s severe flu season led to 700,000 people being hospitalized. Here’s what you can do to protect yourself. It’s never too early to start preparing for flu season, and that’s exactly what the Centers for Disease Control...
When used alongside healthy lifestyle changes, certain beverages are more effective than others at promoting weight loss. Beverages like green tea, coffee and high-protein drinks have been shown to boost metabolism, promote fullness and decrease hunger, all of which may encourage weight loss. Here are eight drinks...
Wildfire smoke, air pollution, and heat can mean danger outside. The joys of summer are here: hot, sunny days, fireworks, and… smog? Yes, some of the things we relish during the summer months make for potent and potentially dangerous levels of air pollution. That’s because pollution isn’t a single thing....
Why eating more collagen helps with aging You’ve probably seen a lot of advertising for collagen peptides or bone broth collagen scattered throughout your social feeds. And there’s a reason for the collagen spotlight right now: Collagen is the most abundant protein in our bodies. It’s what’s found in...
Fruit and vegetable safety Fruits and vegetables are an important part of a well-balanced diet. The United States Department of Agriculture advises diners to fill half their plate with fruits and veggies at every meal. Adult women should eat about 1 1/2 to 2 cups of fruit and 2 to 2...
We all have stress and we all know what it feels like. But do you know how it actually affects your body, your mind and your health? We all get stressed for different reasons. Some people will get stressed when they are called on to do...
If you’ve been around the wellness movement long enough, undoubtedly you’ll come across this statement often. “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”. -- Hippocrates, father of medicine, 431 B.C. Health enthusiasts the world over all agree that nutrition is the building block...