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We’re shopping for Halloween candy when we hear an unseasonably familiar tune. Hark, can it be true?“It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas,” blares the loudspeaker above the Halloween costumes and autumn-scented candles. The holiday music season has begun. Is it Grinch-like or Scrooge-ish to want to escape Christmas music? Not according to some experts, who say we might actually benefit by avoiding...
12/21/2020 8:00:00 AM
Ask just about anyone which decade was the absolute best to be a kid, and they’ll likely name their own era. The best music? That usually depends on which songs the person heard the most in their middle-school and teen years. Given a choice between Howdy Doody, Super Friends and Pokémon, which reigns supreme? You guessed it: The answer likely depends on which era was yours. And this says something...
12/18/2020 8:00:00 AM
Whether it's restaurant leftovers or holiday feast leftovers, or just the desire to overcook a meal so you have less to cook the next day, a surprising number of us eat leftovers multiple times per week. But improperly cooked leftovers can be a serious source of illness. So let’s take a look at the best ways to prepare leftover foods safely so we can enjoy them again. And while we're at it, we'll cover...
12/18/2020 8:00:00 AM
A clean house is important for good health, but depending on the cleaners we use, and the people we live with, we might be at risk of triggering reactions based on our choices. Some people are sensitive or have allergic reactions to both chemicals and the scents often included in cleaners. To mitigate these challenges and take good care of both the house and our health, there’s a safer cleaning alternative...
12/17/2020 6:06:09 PM
The pandemic has the world turned upside down and there doesn't appear to be a clear end in sight. But whether it's the possible outcome of catching COVID-19 or how to navigate health challenges when the system is so overwhelmed, the one thing that many many of us have in common right now is concern about our health. These concerns can cause rising stress levels and further isolate us in a time of...
12/7/2020 7:17:30 PM
Fainting is not only frightening, but it can cause bodily injury and there's always a concern that it may be related to more serious conditions. So there's already enough to worry about. But there are those who faint frequently for a variety of reasons. And controlling fainting is imperative to preventing other injuries for this reason. Well, a new treatment identified by the European Society of Cardiology...
12/7/2020 8:00:00 AM
We have so much to learn about the ways we use vitamins. We know that vitamin D helps our bones absorb calcium, but this vital nutrient is important for more than just bone health. It also plays a role in the immune system, controlling a few different factors—including some that could influence how sick someone gets if they catch COVID-19. Check this out. COVID-19 as Winter Approaches Viruses might...
12/7/2020 8:00:00 AM
Allergies can make breathing difficult, so it’s safe to assume they might make upper respiratory infections even more severe. But if that's the case then why is it that allergy sufferers appear even less likely to experience extreme COVID-19 symptoms? The answer could be as simple as it is surprising.Effects of Allergies on the BodyAllergies are the result of mistakes the immune system makes, flagging...
11/25/2020 8:00:00 AM
Those facing a melanoma diagnosis want nothing more than to beat the disease and move forward with life. But treatments have been, to this point, relatively painful. Now, a new, pain-free treatment may make serious inroads against this deadly form of skin cancer. Let’s take a closer look at this medical breakthrough.What is Melanoma?Melanoma is cancer that starts in the melanocytes under the skin....
11/25/2020 8:00:00 AM
Is there a greater connection between menopause and our sex lives than many of us ever imagined? We're not talking about declining desire or vaginal dryness. Nope, it seems that while it may seem like menopause causes sex-life changes, the link actually goes both ways. A study from British researchers has shown that a boring sex life could lead to an earlier onset of menopause in some women. Not having...
11/25/2020 8:00:00 AM
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