Okay, the holidays are officially over. For most people, kids have returned to school and the full regular work week is resuming. But, as Psychology Today reports, instead of happily resettling into “normal” life and enjoying the weekend, you may be feeling some post-activity depression that so many descend into. With the intense level of holiday activity […]
Just like certain ingredients can make falling asleep more difficult, some can work in your favor, actually priming the body for rest. One snack in particular that can help is a simple combo of a slice of turkey and a hard-boiled egg. Here’s why these two foods in particular so beneficial for sleep (and what can you […]
Real estate investor and TV personality and home renovation guru Christina Hall blames her mercury and lead poisoning on all of the “gross houses” she’s been in. The former host of Flip or Flop on HGTV, and current host of Christina on the Coast, sees Hall explore a number of properties as she aims to renovate and sell […]
The U.S. life expectancy has dipped to the lowest it’s been since 1996, according to final mortality data published last week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC’s final report for overall death across the nation in 2021 stated that over 3.4 million Americans died that year, an increase of more than 80,000 […]
As the country faces a rise in COVID, flu and RSV, there is already an FDA-approved testing kit that is one swab for all three viruses, nicknamed the “tripledemic.” As ABC News / Good Morning America (GMA) reports, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that there have been at least 15 million […]
According to a new study recently published in the medical journal Neurology (the official publication of the American Academy of Neurology), eating more flavonols, which are antioxidants found in many vegetables, fruits, tea and wine, may slow your rate of memory loss. As CNN reports, the study found that the cognitive score of people in […]
As the so-called “tripledemic” of flu, RSV and COVID-19 continues across the United States, health officials are encouraging people to wear face masks again, especially children. As ABC News reports, health officials in multiple states, including New York, California and Arizona, are strongly recommending people wear masks because of the ongoing threat of flu, COVID-19 and RSV happening all at once. According to the Centers […]
Scarcity of several high-profile prescription drugs, such as the antibiotic amoxicillin and the ADHD treatment Adderall, have had some patients searching pharmacies and rationing pills, and now parents in some areas are having to hunt to find over-the-counter pain- and fever-reducing medications for their sick kids. According to experts, this isn’t unusual, because even when demand is not […]
Amy Schumer is opening about her private battle with endometriosis. In a clip of the latest episode of the new docuseries The Checkup with Dr. Davis Agus, which is available to stream Tuesday on Paramount+, the comedian discussed the painful symptoms she faced while dealing with the disorder as well as the subsequent procedures she’s undergone to […]
After what seemed a relatively stable fall season, COVID-19 is on the rise once again all across the United States, just before Americans prepare to celebrate the holidays. In the past two weeks – since Thanksgiving, actually – COVID cases and hospitalizations have jumped more than 25%. Test positivity rates, ICU admissions and the levels of […]