Posts by Wellness Editor

Some see gratitude as a way to focus on the positive. Others see gratitude as a path to showing appreciation for what we have in our lives and therefore a way to expand those things. But regardless of how we view the end result in terms of our outlook, many fail to realize that gratitude can improve not just our mental health, but also our physical, and spiritual health. In fact, gratitude is one of...
1/29/2021 8:00:00 AM
Acne can be a frustrating problem that robs many of their self-confidence. It's hard enough to be a teen with acne, but adults often feel stigmatized by their acne struggles if they continue unchecked into adulthood. And now, with the need to wear masks during the pandemic, even those who don’t normally have skin problems may be having issues, too. Termed “maskne,” this mask-induced acne is a real...
1/29/2021 8:00:00 AM
Have you spotted some flakes on your shoulders when wearing a dark top? This is a telltale sign of dandruff, which affects nearly 50% of the population. Of course, it rarely indicates anything serious, but it can be uncomfortable and may lead to feeling more self-conscious.While dandruff is a common skin issue, it can sometimes be difficult to treat. If your routine isn't cutting it, it's time to try...
1/28/2021 8:00:00 AM
About 1 in every 12 African Americans carries the gene mutation that causes sickle-cell disease, which ultimately affects 1 in 500 people of African descent. Sickle-cell disease can cause serious disability, and even death, in sufferers of nearly all ages. Treatments have helped to reduce the impacts of this potentially deadly condition, but so far, all efforts have worked merely to slow it down, dampening...
1/28/2021 8:00:00 AM
Not much can disrupt a person’s day like a bad night’s sleep. According to the CDC, over 35% of adults fall short of the recommended 7 hours of sleep they should be getting each night, and the repercussions could be huge. So why are so many people failing to get enough sleep? A handful of common insomnia myths could be at least partially to blame. Myth: Alcohol Makes a Helpful Sleep Aid Many of us...
1/25/2021 8:00:00 AM
This pandemic has thrown the entire world for a loop with its broad base of symptoms and unpredictable illness course. The more experts learn about it, the more incentive we all have to avoid catching it. But now we have people who have been struggling with COVID for many months, the so-called "long haulers" and as we work to help these people, we're learning a lot. Recent studies have uncovered a...
1/25/2021 8:00:00 AM
We do love our coffee, don't we? The average American drinks two cups per day. And most of us have our own variations on that beverage. The options are as unique as every American. Creamy sweet, black, chocolatey, with syrups, or even with butter. And hen we look at getting healthy and making better choices, this beverage tops the list of places where we need to make adjustments. And it's worth it...
1/21/2021 7:13:07 PM
Cold, dry winter weather is inevitable, and it can bring all sorts of problems with it. We might consider cranking up a humidifier to aid congestion and make breathing easier if someone in the household gets sick, but higher humidity levels can be helpful all through the winter season. We’ve uncovered five reasons why many households could really benefit from a humidifier. 1. Humidity Improves Skin...
1/18/2021 6:54:20 PM
Before the cold weather season begins, we may promise ourselves to avoid running up the heating bill. Then comes (brrrrr!) winter, and our longing for warmth overrides that vow and our bank account pays the price. But what if we could stay warm without paying a hefty price to heat our homes? Read on to discover 10 ways to achieve that goal. 5 Free Ways to Stay Warm Winter brings many challenges, depending...
1/18/2021 6:33:52 PM
Our bodies house somewhere between 10 and 100 trillion microbes, most of which live in our guts. These microbes seem to contribute more than we ever thought our wellbeing and many of our body processes. The balance can be delicate, however; many of them are sensitive to the foods and chemicals we expose them to—and are therefore subject to imbalance. Microscopic Alliance Animals and microbes have...
1/18/2021 8:00:00 AM