Everybody remembers the classic “You’ll shoot your eye out, kid!” from A Christmas Story. Well, as funny as that movie is, real eye injuries, and even permanent blindness, are a serious problem, especially during the holiday toy-giving season. Which is why December has been named, “Safe Toys and Gifts Month,” an observance that was started […]
Kickstarting December, several inches of snow have covered the United States. However, while some may be enjoying time off from school or work, others are busy cleaning driveways, sidewalks and porches. As USA Today reports, while frigid winter arrives, more people will gather up their snow shovels (or blowers) to take on the vigorous task. While shoveling snow may sound […]
Well, the holiday season is upon us, and as wonderful as this time of year may be, it can also be very stressful. With big holiday meals, loads of sugary treats, less time outside in the daylight, and simply the stress of planning, organizing, and traveling, our immune systems take a bit of a beating […]
The CDC’s new vaccine advisory committee met Friday and voted to drastically reduce children’s access to vaccines. As Forbes reports, most importantly, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted 8-3 to reverse the decades-long policy of administering the first dose of hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours […]
Brrr, winter has definitely arrived, and baby, it’s cold outside. The harsh cold climate and dry indoor air during winter months can leave skin in less-than-ideal shape. Keeping skin healthy during this season takes just a little extra time and effort because the conditions are rather extreme for our tender protective barrier. Skin gets exposed […]
An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but is America’s love for the crisp, juicy fruit overshadowing others? December is National Pear Month, and it’s the perfect time to Give Pears A Chance! Plus, pears have a wide array of fantastic health benefits. Here’s how pear nutrition stacks up along with four science-backed […]
December is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Awareness Month. While the holidays can be a time of celebration and joy for many, as we barrel through the holiday season, it is important to remember that it is very common to feel added stress — and this stress can worsen symptoms of a mental health condition, such […]
The holidays dish up a triple whammy of wintry weather, irresistible foods and stress, which can cause even the strongest-willed person to reach for another festive goodie (or three). Here are six great tips from the Mayo Clinic to help you maintain your healthy habits throughout the entire holiday season. 1. Embrace eating in. Try […]
The global rise of ultra-processed foods in diets worldwide poses a major public health threat, according to experts who published a series of papers in medical journal The Lancet. As ABC News reports, the papers’ authors cite studies that show ultra-processed diets are linked to chronic health conditions like increased risk of becoming overweight and obesity, type […]
Thanksgiving Day often involves family, friends, food and football, yet sometimes the cooking, eating and traveling frenzy over the holiday weekend can lead to an unexpected trip to the emergency room. “There is usually light volume on Thanksgiving Day, but post-Thanksgiving dinner is when we usually see a surge in the ER,” Dr. Poonam Desai, an […]