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by Judith Finlayson These days it’s difficult to avoid the topic of microbes and their relationship to your health. The thriving universe of bacteria that lives on and inside your body (your microbiome) includes good actors as well as pathogens. Both are constantly flexing their muscles, influencing bodily functions like metabolism and mood. For instance, gut bacteria pull the strings on emotional health by producing... 11/14/2022 12:31:58 AM
by Brian Bender Proper nutrition is fundamental to our health and longevity. Without the right nourishment for the majority of your life, it becomes harder and harder to avoid most of the chronic diseases that plague the world today.But a long, healthy and rewarding life goes beyond simply choosing nutritious foods to eat. Like the World Health Organization’s holistic definition of health, it is better described as... 11/13/2022 5:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Here they come again — office parties, family dinners, gifts to buy and holiday crowds — it doesn’t take long before stress starts to take its toll. From traveling to entertaining or just trying to keep up with the holiday rush, we have some survival tips.Holiday stress doesn’t have to be a looming disaster waiting to happen. Conquer the beast by getting enough sunlight, planning ahead, pacing yourself... 11/13/2022 5:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Having a drink before bed is something many people enjoy as a way to unwind or relax. Sharing a nightcap can also be a way for people to carry on an intimate conversation while winding down for the evening. IT seems innocuous and like a calming ritual, but is a drink or two actually bad for us before bed? Drinking May Lead to Muscle Aches When the body's blood alcohol level increases, it can lead to... 11/11/2022 5:00:00 AM
by Elisha Goldstein, PhD It’s come on slowly and over time, but when we look around now, a lot of us are feeling the impact of the personal energy crisis. A couple long years of Covid, exposure to new wars around the world, and now an impending global recession? This is on top of whatever personal issues you and the people you love are working through. You may be feeling the drain of it all. Maybe you’re often tired, weighed... 11/10/2022 5:00:00 AM
by Isaac Nunoofio What Is Monkeypox?Monkeypox is the disease that occurs when one becomes infected with the monkeypox virus. Before the year 2022, monkeypox occurred mainly in the western and central parts of Africa, usually near tropical rainforests. (1) The Monkeypox VirusThe virus lives in a number of animals including tree squirrels, dormice, monkeys, and other animals.The virus can be transmitted from these animals... 11/9/2022 2:22:28 PM
by Isaac Nunoofio The coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) is having an impact on the mental health of COVID patients. Research is showing many COVID-19 patients are getting symptoms of depression, which some choose to call post-COVID depression. For example, one study found that over 50% of patients surveyed had depression about three months after COVID-19 infection. Symptoms Of Post-COVID DepressionSome of the symptoms... 11/9/2022 2:21:24 PM
by Krishma Patel A respiratory condition called asthma affects the lungs' airways. This disorder causes the airways to become inflamed, making them narrow and limiting the air supply. A sudden intensification of asthma symptoms is known as an asthma attack. Depending on the type of asthma you have, your symptoms may differ from those of another individual. Some people only feel their symptoms when they are exposed... 11/6/2022 6:30:00 PM
by Naomi Webb Online gaming is still met with sneers of derision and a general consensus that those who don a headset and sign onto a server are illiterate teenagers wearing food stained pajamas, who reside for days at a time in a fusty smelling room with no natural light. But online gaming has come a long way since the days of immersing yourself in World of Warcraft, with more and people playing not only for entertainment... 11/5/2022 4:00:00 AM
by Sara Russell We all need and want to feel connected to others and fully validated, especially during the holidays! However, those of us affected by complex health issues know how profoundly this can affect your holiday experience. This article offers effective strategies for voicing and honoring your needs so you can reclaim the connection and joy that you crave during the holiday season.Please note that these... 11/4/2022 4:00:00 AM
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