The holiday season can be a tricky time to maintain physical health, and with COVID-19 keeping many people indoors and isolated, there are even more barriers to wellness. “When we spend more time isolated and indoors, our physical health can become an afterthought,” says Madhan Prabhakaran, M.D., family medicine physician,…
Quit smoking, your bladder will thank you
(HealthDay)—If you smoke, you significantly increase your odds of developing bladder cancer, experts warn. “Everyone knows smoking causes lung cancer, but they don’t always know about bladder cancer,” said Dr. Srinivas Vourganti, a urologist at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago who specializes in treating bladder and other urinary tract…
You should probably replace some of your fabric face masks
If your masks are beginning to feel as old as this pandemic, it’s probably time to get yourself some new ones. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises using masks that have at least two layers of tightly woven, washable, breathable fabric, such as cotton. When you wash your…
If you must travel over Thanksgiving, here is how to minimize your COVID-19 risk
Determined to travel for Thanksgiving? Doing so increases your risk of being exposed to the coronavirus and of possibly spreading it to others, experts warn. Nonetheless, millions of Americans are expected to take to the skies for the holiday. Although it marks a 48% decline from last year, AAA estimates…
CDC: Wearing a mask could keep you from catching virus
U.S. health officials are taking a new tack to encourage Americans to wear masks: They’re emphasizing recent research that a mask protects the person who wears it. Previously, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advised people to wear masks because of evidence that it stops people who are infected…
The surprising reason you need Epsom salt in your medicine cabinet
While bath salts have long been considered a luxurious addition to your soak, there are actually countless medicinal uses for versions like Epsom salt. Many people now understand the issues that come along with chronic inflammation, and this naturally-occurring medicine can make a huge difference in how your body heals….
Basketball fouls can be predicted by personality traits—but not the ones you would expect
A basketball player can be dishonest or bad-tempered yet is not more likely to commit fouls, a new study has shown. Researchers including from the University of Exeter Business School ran a study of 242 male youth basketball players from the top German youth basketball league (Nachwuchs und Jugend Basketball…
The real reason you should use a natural deodorant
Deodorant is a must for people who work out, have a stressful job, or basically do anything modern life requires. Unfortunately, many conventional deodorants are loaded with harmful chemicals that do more than just clog your pores and make you sweat less. Conventional deodorant can be made with parabens, aluminum, and…
Could an Antibody Drug Help You Shed Pounds?
MONDAY, Nov. 2, 2020 — An experimental antibody drug that targets one of the body’s key metabolism regulators may help obese people lose weight — at least briefly. That’s one finding from an early study that tested the injection drug, which mimics the effects of a natural hormone called fibroblast…
10/28 Ample Vitamins May Shield You From Colds
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 28, 2020 — People who get enough vitamin A, D and E may be less likely to complain of coughs and sore throat, though it’s not clear the nutrients are the reason why, new research suggests. The study, of over 6,100 U.K. adults, found that those who consumed…
Remember that fake news you read? It may help you remember even more
People who receive reminders of past misinformation may form new factual memories with greater fidelity, according to an article published in the journal Psychological Science. Past research highlights one insidious side of fake news: The more you encounter the same misinformation—for instance, that world governments are covering up the existence…