You can make exercising — in and out of the gym — a much more organized endeavor with fitness apps. They hold you accountable, track your progress, and can also give you some awesome exercise plans. Some of them cost money, but they’re much cheaper than personal trainers, which WebMD says cost on average $50 per […]
Here we are in the new year, and many of us are making resolutions to “be healthier.” But if all of us want it to be healthy and make consistent efforts to achieve it, how is it that the United States spends the most money on healthcare, and yet still has the one of the […]
Everyone is buying into the wellness culture. The industry is worth $4.2 trillion, according to the Global Wellness Summit’s 2019 report. But some of those trends that were at best bogus, at worst downright dangerous. CBD / Cannabidiol. The short definition is that it’s a non-psychoactive compound found in marijuana and hemp. Someone, somewhere, […]
Measles tripled. Hepatitis A mushroomed. A rare but deadly mosquito-borne disease increased. And that was just the United States. Globally, there was an explosion of measles in many countries, an unrelenting Ebola outbreak in Africa and a surge in dengue fever in Asia. There were also backslides in some diseases, like polio, that the world […]
Ah, the holidays — it’s the best of times (family fun, falling snow, cozy sweaters) and the worst of times (frostbite, holiday bloat). Bloated bellies can take an extra toll during the winter, when people are spending more time cozied up indoors. It’s the worst time to experience the feeling of internal pressure and physical […]
Skincare masks are all over social media, brightening our screens with enticing, skin-rejuvenating promises and vibrant colors: yellow, orange, green, blue, charcoal gray, brown, white, black, translucent, and even 24-karat gold or disco-ball sparkle. Although face masks are wildly popular, it must be said: There is no significant scientific evidence to support their use. Dermatologists […]
The holiday season can trigger depression for a number a reasons. You may not be able to make it home for the holidays, or you may be in a rough financial situation. If you’re going through a difficult time, it can be tough to see others with extra joy in their lives. Seasonal depression is […]
It’s that time of year when extra calories lurk around every corner — frosted cookies at the office, eggnog at your neighbor’s, jelly doughnuts for Hanukkah or chocolates in your stocking. All these extras add up, and if you’re like most Americans, you’ll put on a pound or two by New Year’s Day. So what’s […]
Decades ago, Nat King Cole gently crooned about chestnuts roasting on an open fire. But since then, scientists have uncovered some troubling truths about wood smoke. Although the image of a log fire is often associated with the holidays, romance and cozy nights inside shielded from plummeting temperatures, experts say wood-burning appliances are a threat […]
With the holiday season in full swing, hectic schedules and daily distractions can get in the way of your best “keep healthy” intentions, but eating healthier is a good option that may be easier than it seems. As Hippocrates (the “father” of modern medicine) once said, “Let food be thy medicine, and thy medicine thy […]