Posts by Wellness Editor

When was the last time you had a good cuppa? There are numerous health benefits to drinking green tea, from its anti-inflammatory effects to its antiviral and anticancer properties. Tea is, by all rights, a genuine superfood. And it turns out, it may even help to turn around a depressed mood. The Link Between Green Tea and Depression Depression can be common in older adults, especially among people...
6/12/2020 7:00:00 AM
Have all the headlines on infection numbers and antibody testing left you feeling confused? If so, you’re not alone. Even researchers have been scratching their heads, uncertain of how this pandemic is going to play out. But antibody testing is looking really promising. So let's look at how it works and how they hope to use it.Research on immune responses to coronaviruses has shown they can be tricky....
6/11/2020 7:00:00 AM
Fighting may be human nature. Sure, some couples fight more than others, but that’s not really what counts. The way we fight is much more important than how many fights we get into, says Glamour. Fighting fair can resolve conflicts, build trust and bring us closer together. Dirty, ugly fighting, on the other hand, can ruin a great relationship. For this reason, it’s vital that we learn how to fight...
6/10/2020 7:00:00 AM
Body art may soon serve a function far beyond any personal statement or aesthetic appeal. Research into smart tattoos could revolutionize basic medical diagnostics, with the possibility of replacing some blood tests with patches of chemical-reactive ink.“Smart tattoos,” made with high-tech, chemical-reactive ink, could someday replace some common diagnostics. Research has been underway for combining...
6/10/2020 7:00:00 AM
Eat your veggies, move daily, avoid smoking and excess alcohol — these are considered to be the basis of a healthy lifestyle. Well, there may need to be another surprising addition to that list. A canine companion can help improve overall wellbeing and it isn’t just about the good company.The addition of a dog to the household could improve the health of their caregivers. Dog ownership has been associated...
6/10/2020 7:00:00 AM
Would you be able to tell a COVID-19 infection from a cold or the flu? The coronavirus has shown itself to be a formidable foe, creating a vast spectrum of disease that can affect people in some surprising ways. Often, COVID-19 is a lot more than a bad cough and fever but the news has been so overwhelming that many of us are still unaware of the myriad symptoms, making it difficult to know. It’s important...
6/9/2020 7:00:00 AM
It’s a kick of heat. It might make you sneeze. Black pepper is an American kitchen staple that just happens to have a multitude of healthy properties. Who knew? Black pepper has many surprising health properties that may provide some pretty impressive benefits. Some of these include anti-inflammatory properties, stabilizing blood sugar, fighting cancer, increasing nutrient absorption, antioxidant properties...
6/8/2020 4:29:18 PM
Mornings can be difficult, even on the best of days. On the bad ones just getting the body out of bed can feel like an epic feat. What can be done to get yourself moving a little faster when all you want to do is hit the snooze button and roll over? Let's look at some ideas to cut the drag and energize the slowest mornings. Why Is It So Hard to Wake Up? That grogginess we feel when we first wake up...
6/5/2020 7:00:00 AM
The advice on drinking and health seems to be constantly in flux. You may have heard a glass of wine a day keeps the doctor away. But is this information still valid? The most recent research has us asking, “Is it time to give up that nightly cocktail?” A recent study out of the University of Washington indicates that drinking any amount of alcohol may be harmful to our health. This advice is contradictory...
6/5/2020 7:00:00 AM
Most of us depend on our eyesight in nearly everything we do. And we might not realize how much we use our eyes until our vision begins to fail. Macular degeneration causes more vision loss among older U.S. residents than any other health issue, so it’s important to know the warning signs as early intervention may help.Macular degeneration is the biggest cause of age-related vision loss in the United...
6/5/2020 7:00:00 AM