Air that’s polluted by traffic exhaust can spike people’s blood pressure sharply almost as soon as they begin traveling, according to a study that monitored people in real time on busy roadways. As NBC News reports, the findings — published last week in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine — suggests that roadway pollution not […]
We are well into the holiday season, 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 […]
November is National Healthy Skin Month, and now is the perfect time to talk about it, because the harsh cold climate and dry indoor air during winter can leave skin in less-than-ideal shape. Caring for skin during winter takes just a little extra time and effort because the conditions are rather extreme for our tender […]
Mary Lou Retton is holding her loved ones a little closer this Thanksgiving Day. As People magazine reports, during the holiday, the Olympic champion, 55, shared photos of herself and her family as she reflected on the ups and downs of her year in a lengthy Instagram caption. “As we gather to celebrate this Thanksgiving, my heart is […]
Each year, People magazine crowns a Sexiest Man Alive, and while the title often comes with plenty of debate (no Ryan Gosling? seriously?), there’s no doubt that past winners like Channing Tatum and Michael B. Jordan, and this year’s Patrick Dempsey, have far more sex appeal than the average Joe. Sexiness, however, isn’t always something you can […]
For decades, the health and fitness industry has been drilling it into our brains: 10,000 steps a day. 10,000 steps has become a mantra for millions. But now it seems, that number may have been sliiiightly exaggerated. In fact, as Scientific American reports, the concept of taking 10,000 steps a day to maintain health is […]
The week of Thanksgiving is national Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Awareness Week. Overindulging often leads to symptoms of heartburn, bloating, and regurgitation. However, when these symptoms occur on a regular basis despite normal eating habits, you may have GERD. The difference between normal reflux and GERD has to do with the amount of reflux you […]
Last week, the Food and Drug Administration approved a request by Eli Lilly to begin marketing its tirzepatide medication, which is branded as Mounjaro for diabetes, under a new brand for weight loss as well. As CBS News reports, while Mounjaro had already been used by some patients “off-label” for weight loss, the new FDA […]
As more people take new weight-loss drugs, such as semaglutide, there are a growing number of reports of potential side effects, including severe mental health issues — leading drug regulators in Europe to investigate the safety of these drugs. As Advisory Board reports, semaglutide mimics a hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) to targets areas of the brain […]
If you contract the chickenpox virus, also known as varicella-zoster, your illness will typically clear up in a week or two. However, this virus remains in your body even after you’ve recovered. When you first contract the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), you’ll get chickenpox. When you fight off this virus, your body creates immunity to it, so it’s […]