Category: Health & Wellness

Are GLP-1’s “Performance Enhancing Drugs”?

Serena Williams in action on tennis court

When do medications cross over from being about better health to providing an unfair boost to athletic performance? As Healthline reports, since more and more people, including well-known athletes like tennis champion Serena Williams are turning to popular GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro (her medication of choice), to lose weight and get back in shape, this question is being asked […]

How Can You Tell if You’re Drinking Enough Water?

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Water is one of the simplest, most powerful tools for your health — and it costs almost nothing. Staying hydrated supports nearly every bodily function, yet knowing exactly how much you need and what counts toward your daily intake can still feel surprisingly murky. As Yahoo Health reports, your body loses water constantly through sweat, […]

You Can Protect Your Skin, Your Health, and the Environment at the Same Time

Mom applying sunscreen to her toddler at the beach

July is UV Safety Month, and while sunscreen season is in full swing, the topic can get more than a little messy. According to In Style, regardless of the season, the most important skin care principle to know is this: Sunscreen is the secret to your healthiest skin. That said, not all sunscreens are made with your skin and the ocean […]

How to Create a Cool Sleep Environment during Hot Summer Months

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Hot summer nights can make it tough to get a good night’s sleep, but there are simple ways to cool down your bedroom for better rest. Dr. Michael Breus, a clinical psychologist and sleep medicine expert, explains that sleep follows your core body temperature cycle. As your body temperature peaks at bedtime and then drops, […]

Lesser-known Health Risks of Hot Cars include Common Items left in Vehicles

The interior of a car is one of the most dangerous places for young children and pets during a heat wave. But everyday items can also be dangerous. As ABC News reports, unassuming water bottles left in a car pose unique hazards when temperatures begin to climb, according to experts. One of the unexpected risks […]

Understanding Helen Keller DeafBlind Awareness Week

DeafBlind Awareness Week is a meaningful annual event dedicated to increasing public understanding of the DeafBlind community—individuals who experience both vision and hearing loss. This week not only sheds light on the unique challenges faced by people who are DeafBlind but also celebrates their resilience, achievements, and contributions to society. The Origins of DeafBlind Awareness […]

June is National Papaya Month AND Mango Month – Celebrate these Delicious and Nutritious Tropical Fruits!

Overhead view of Papaya and Mango fruits sliced open

June is both National Papaya AND National Mango month. Not only are these tropical fruits beautiful to look at and delicious to eat, they’re packed with a bunch of health benefits, too! All about the PawPaw Papaya, also called papaw or pawpaw, is a succulent fruit of a large plant of the family Caricaceae. Though […]

Have you Succumbed to the “FIFA Fifteen”?

BBQ Ribs on a plate

The “FIFA fifteen,” – the new viral slang for gaining weight while partaking of American foods and super-sized meals – might be one of the funniest side stories of the 2026 World Cup. The “FIFA Fifteen” is a playful twist on the college “Freshman Fifteen.” It describes the surprise weight gain tourists are joking about […]

New Study Shows HPV Vaccinations Virtually Eliminate the Possibility of Young People Dying of Cervical Cancer

Teen girl gives thumbs up while getting vaccine administered by nurse in scrubs

According to a groundbreaking study released this month, women who received an HPV vaccine in early adolescence have virtually zero risk of dying from cervical cancer before the age of 30. As The Guardian reports, cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), and high-risk human papillomaviruses (HPV) cause 99% […]