You’re a doctor faced with a dilemma: your patient isn’t responding to treatment. In fact, they’re getting worse. You run through a list of what might be wrong, but nothing seems to fit. And then suddenly -- whatever is wrong appears to be spreading. ... [Continue Reading]
5 inflammation-fighting food swaps
Inflammation: if you follow health news, you probably hear about it often. When is inflammation helpful? How can it be harmful? What steps can you take to tone it down? What is inflammation and how does it affect your body? If you’re not familiar ... [Continue Reading]
Is IBD an underrecognized health problem in minority groups?
As many people know, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a complex condition affecting the intestine, which is the part of the digestive tract that helps digest food and remove water, salt, and waste. But you might not know this: in recent years in ... [Continue Reading]
Sickle cell disease in newborns and children: What families should know and do
If you’ve learned that your newborn or young child has sickle cell disease, you — and other family members and friends — may have many questions. These days, most cases of sickle cell disease in the US are diagnosed through newborn screening. It’s ... [Continue Reading]
Model Tess Holliday reveals she’s recovering from anorexia
Holliday says she hopes her announcement helps to stop the idea that ‘only very underweight people can have anorexia’ Eating disorder campaigners have hailed a decision by the American plus-size model Tess Holliday to announce she is receiving ... [Continue Reading]
Happy trails: Take a hike, now
While the COVID-19 pandemic is not over by any means, more people are getting vaccinated, and restrictions are gradually lifting. After too much time spent inactive and indoors, what better way to move your body and enjoy nature than by taking a ... [Continue Reading]
Gabrielle began hallucinating on a coffee date. That’s when she knew her psychosis had returned
For Gabrielle Micallef, the pregnancy and birth of her first child David was a total breeze. But what was to come would be far more difficult. SOURCE: ABC News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
‘I was addicted to the high’: I became an influencer as a joke – then it nearly broke me
Comedian Bella Younger thought wellness Instagrammers were ripe for parody. Soon she was drawn in herself. Could Deliciously Stella find her way back to reality?I have always wanted to be a comedian or television presenter, but never knew how I’d ... [Continue Reading]
Joe Rogan Clarified His Controversial Comments About the Covid-19 Vaccine
“I’m not a respected source of information—even for me.” SOURCE: Latest Content - Men's Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Terrified of needles? That can affect your health
No one likes getting stuck by a needle. Whether for a blood test, vaccination, or blood donation, needle sticks are something most people would prefer to avoid. Yet, judging only by schedules for routine vaccinations and tests, the average healthy ... [Continue Reading]
Life expectancy: How can we address uneven declines?
Not long ago, during pre-pandemic 2019, the reported life expectancy at birth for non-Hispanic Black, non-Hispanic White, and Hispanic populations was approximately 75, 79, and 82 years, respectively. The higher life expectancy of Hispanic people ... [Continue Reading]
3 Yoga Poses for People Over 45
How yoga can help restore vitality, improve breathing and core fitness. Healthy Aging® Magazine excerpt. The post 3 Yoga Poses for People Over 45 appeared first on Healthy Aging ®. SOURCE: Healthy Aging ® - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Edibles and children: Poison center calls rise
If a 3-year-old finds a cookie on the table, chances are they are going to eat it. Even if it is made with marijuana or THC, CBD, or other components of cannabis. As more states have legalized the use of marijuana and an ever-widening range of ... [Continue Reading]
Pills and the planet: Environmentally-friendly steps for your medicine cabinet
Most people might not guess that pills (or creams, patches, and inhalers, for that matter) have a big impact on the environment — but they do. Climate change is leading to noticeable effects on the environment, as well as to consequences for our ... [Continue Reading]
Sewers May Hold the Secrets to Making Us Healthier
A goldmine of health research may exist in the pipelines right under our feet—if we're willing to study them. SOURCE: Latest Content - Men's Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Physical Activity May Reduce Risk of Severe COVID-19 Outcomes
People who regularly exercise had the best chance of beating COVID-19, while people who were inactive did much worse The post Physical Activity May Reduce Risk of Severe COVID-19 Outcomes appeared first on Healthy Aging ®. SOURCE: Healthy Aging ® - ... [Continue Reading]
Nanette spent 20 years obsessively checking every tap and light switch. Then everything changed
Different medications and therapy didn't alleviate Nanette Vardy-Forth's obsessive compulsive disorder, so she turned to brain implants. SOURCE: ABC News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Want healthy eyes? What to know at 40 and beyond
Did the print on that label suddenly shrink? If you’re in your 40s or beyond, you may have asked yourself that question as you struggled to read something that you used to be able to see clearly with no problem. Blame your aging eyes. Much like our ... [Continue Reading]