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A handful of high-risk groups, including those with diabetes, need to be especially cautious about avoiding this pandemic. Doctors have been aware of the connection, but it’s taken them some time to figure out exactly why diabetes is such a risk factor for severe COVID-19 complications. But researchers believe the biggest reasons may include higher risks of cytokine storms, blood clotting and a few...
3/5/2021 8:00:00 AM
We’re all aging, whether we like it or not. It’s just one of those parts of life we can’t escape — or at least that’s what we tend to assume. But now, there may be a chance to reverse the process as scientific experimentation in Israel has indicated that a reversal of aging may become a real possibility. Let’s take a look at what we know. What Does Research Say About Aging? Scientific research has...
3/4/2021 6:14:20 PM
In recent years, colloidal silver has earned a reputation for being a cure-all remedy. Many believe it enhances our immune systems, helps our bodies battle infection, and even treats cancer. But do supplements containing colloidal silver achieve all the ads claim? As it turns out, no research has found it to be effective, and it might even be dangerous. What Are the Risks of Colloidal Silver? Colloidal...
3/4/2021 5:55:52 PM
Having a healthy heart is great for longevity. But it may come as a surprise to learn that it may also be good for our memory and other cognitive functions. New research suggests that much of what’s healthy for a person’s heart may also benefit their brain. Taking Good Care of the Heart Choices like not smoking and staying in a healthy weight range are good for our heart and these great choices are...
3/4/2021 5:24:56 PM
Early menopause can occur for a number of reasons, although the resulting health effects are often the same. But recent studies have shown that white women who complete "the change" earlier than usual could see one significant impact, though additional factors might be at play. The key is knowing as early intervention might make a difference in many cases. We have the full breakdown as well as tips...
3/4/2021 5:05:57 PM
Times have changed. Where home offices weren’t terribly common even a few years ago, 2020 saw 42% of US workers making their living from home. The situation might work well for many of us. What's not to love? Attending meetings in pajama pants and having your dog as your new office assistant. But it also creates some issues that may affect our mental health.Spending too much time between the same four...
3/4/2021 4:47:30 PM
Intuitive eating may be the key to a healthier life and a stable weight. According to an article in the British Medical Journal, sustained dietary restriction (eliminating one or more food groups) may not have sustainable weight loss or health benefits. Intuitive eating may be the solution. What Does “Intuitive Eating” Mean? Intuitive eating is the process of eating with mindfulness and intention....
3/4/2021 4:25:08 PM
Everywhere you look, men are sporting the lumberjack beard trend. In reality, beards are not as easy to maintain as they may look. They require consistent care and upkeep and they come with their own set of challenges. One of the most common is beard dandruff. The microbe Malassezia globosa typically causes skin flaking in the beard. Everyone has this microbe but when it combines with hair follicles...
3/4/2021 3:50:10 PM
For many of us, lessons about the importance of posture began in childhood. Our parents may have urged us to “stand up straight,” or a relative might have tried to balance a book on our heads to get us to stop slouching. While we may have found their comments intrusive as kids, now as adults, we know that good posture enhances how we look and how we feel about ourselves. Here are nine ways to improve...
3/2/2021 7:39:58 PM
We’ve been at this for over a year now, and many of us have begun to feel defeated. We miss our loved ones and we miss the human connection of being around friends and family. But the vaccine is here and many of us are wondering if this means we can soon get back to hugging the vulnerable elderly in our lives. There have been a lot of questions surrounding the changes we can expect with vaccine rollouts,...
3/2/2021 6:43:49 PM