Apple Inc’s Heart study, the largest yet to explore the role of wearable devices in identifying potential heart problems, found that their Apple Watch could accurately detect atrial fibrillation, the most common type of irregular heartbeat, with overwhelming (reports say 84%) accuracy, U.S. researchers reported this month. The results, published in the New England Journal […]
About 130,464 pounds of raw ground beef products have been recalled because they may contain plastic, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Thursday. The products subject to the recall are 16-oz vacuum sealed packages of “Nature’s Rancher 100% Grass Fed Organic Ground Beef 85% Lean, 15% Fat” and “Nature’s […]
Hand swelling during exercise is a fairly common problem. The cause isn’t completely clear, but hand swelling appears to be a result of the way your body and blood vessels respond to the increased energy demands of your muscles during exercise. In a recent report published by the Mayo Clinic, they say that hand swelling […]
One of the nice things about fall and winter is the excuse to hunker down, get cozy and eat seasonal comfort foods. One of the disadvantages is that cooler temperatures make it difficult to keep up with fitness goals. Fortunately, technology allows fitness freaks and newbies alike to get in shape without leaving the warmth […]
Throughout your life, you’ve probably heard two main things about the flu shot: That you should get it every single year, and that, even if you do get it, it might not completely protect you from the flu. Turns out, both of those things are right. That’s because, while the flu shot is proven to help protect […]
The makers of a generic form of Xanax called alprazolam are recalling the drug over concerns that it was contaminated with a foreign substance. Mylan Pharmaceuticals has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of one lot of its 0.5 milligram alprazolam tablets, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall doesn’t name the foreign […]
Unfortunately, weird things can happen to your skin as you age. It’s not fun and it’s not too pretty, but it shouldn’t be ignored. Sometimes these a bump or a blotch could just be a little unsightly, but sometimes it could be a sign of a bigger problem that needs immediate medical attention. Here are […]
Foam rollers are great tools for improving balance, stability, and range of motion before a workout and easing soreness as part of the cooldown after exercise. Rollers come in different densities. As a general guideline, choose low-density if you’re a beginner or if you’re rehabbing and need to slowly work to increase blood flow to […]
The answer, unfortunately, is YES. The families of four dead from Legionnaires’ disease and 141 infected people can blame a hot tub display at the Mountain State Fair in North Carolina, according to state health officials. Legionella pneumophilia, the bacteria that lives in pooled water and infects those who inhale water droplets containing the bacteria, […]
Are your allergies driving you crazy this time of year? There are a whole slew of common household errors that could be upping your allergen ante. Here’s how to control the dust, mold, pollen and other contaminants that are making you sneeze. 1. Wearing Shoes Inside the House. Not only is wearing shoes indoors […]