In the same way weight varies from person to person, so do the best weight loss strategies. While some people succeed with diet and exercise alone, others find that adding weight loss medications like Ozempic, Wegovy or Zepbound helps them stay on track with their goals. But while Semaglutide and tirzepatide are effective, many people […]
Move over step counting: Many people now point to “Japanese walking,” or interval walking, as their must-do workout routine. The method—which is making the rounds on social media—involves alternating between fast and slow walking for a set period of time. As Health magazine reports, on TikTok, users say that the strategy can enhance mood, endurance, brain health, and more. […]
Tapping, also known as Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Tapping or “psychological accupressure,” is an alternative treatment for physical pain and emotional distress, and has become all the rage across YouTube and various social media platforms for dealing with a wide range of anxiety-related maladies. As Healthline reports, the technique focuses on tapping the 12 meridian […]
It’s summer and the heat is on. That’s why it’s more important than ever to consume the right amount of fluids and know the risks of dehydration when you are considering what to drink during a workout. After all, more than 60% of your body is made up of water, and you can lose quite […]
In their first vote since they were hand-picked by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the new eight members of the CDC vaccine committee somewhat surprisingly voted to recommend a shot that protects infants against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. As USA Today reports, Clesrovimab, a monoclonal antibody created by pharmaceutical giant Merck, is recommended […]
More than 5,000 boxes of Honey Bunches of Oats cereal were recently recalled in two states due to foreign object contamination. As Health magazine reports, last week, the Food and Drug Administration gave the recall the second-highest risk level. The FDA reports that the recalled cereal may contain metal. Foreign objects can enter foods at some point during the production process […]
Color therapy is simple in concept, can be free, and could be life-changing. “In our culture, we already equate colors to how we feel, and that’s why color therapy connects people to their emotions,” Constance Hart, color therapy expert and founder of Conscious Colors, said in an interview with Real Simple magazine. “It becomes a […]
Salmonella is a type of bacteria that can make people very sick. You can’t see it, smell it, or even taste it. But if it gets into your body, it can cause an illness called salmonellosis, which is a serious and sometimes deadly infection. The latest round of salmonella-linked recalls began in May with whole […]
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced on Monday he is removing all 17 sitting members of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) vaccine advisory committee and replacing them with new members. The Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP) makes recommendations on the safety, efficacy and clinical need of vaccines. […]
A fast-spreading new COVID variant known as NB.1.8.1 has been detected in the U.S. As Health reports, while experts say it’s too soon to say whether the virus might cause higher COVID cases this summer, the variant’s growth in other parts of the world is prompting close monitoring by health officials. The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified NB.1.8.1 […]