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Health

The Rise in Young Men’s Colon Cancer – Colon Cancer in Men

September 1, 2020September 1, 2020 -

Kimmie Ng, M.D., a Boston oncologist, started noticing an alarming trend in her work a few years ago. Men in their 20s, 30s, and 40s—runners, CrossFitters, lifelong nonsmokers—were streaming through her door at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. They all appeared … Continue reading The Rise in Young Men’s Colon Cancer – Colon Cancer in Men

Health

How To Boost Your Immune System – 15 Tips From Experts

July 27, 2020July 27, 2020 -

You don’t achieve greatness overnight—and the same goes for scoring rock-solid immunity. Strengthening your body’s defenses requires consistent effort. So take a seat and let’s study your new stay-healthy playbook. Like most of us, I’m doing my damnedest to stay … Continue reading How To Boost Your Immune System – 15 Tips From Experts

Health

Doctors Answer Whether You Can Get COVID-19 Twice

July 21, 2020July 21, 2020 -

Around the world people have tested positive for coronavirus after recovering from COVID-19. Doctors say people most likely have immunity against COVID-19 for at least several months. Immunity against COVID-19 likely won’t last your enitre lifetime, according to experts. Scientists … Continue reading Doctors Answer Whether You Can Get COVID-19 Twice

Exercise

Plantar Fasciitis Natural Remedies + 5 Key Stretches

July 18, 2020July 18, 2020 -

Roughly 10 percent of the adult population suffers from the type of heel pain known as plantar fasciitis. (1) Plantar fasciitis is caused by inflammation of the thick fascia tissues of the heels. It’s a common running injury and usually … Continue reading Plantar Fasciitis Natural Remedies + 5 Key Stretches

Health

Homemade Hand Sanitizer DIY Recipe

June 29, 2020June 29, 2020 -

The No. 1 reason to use hand sanitizer is to reduce your chances of becoming risk by transferring germs from your hands to your face, especially your mouth and nose. Without even realizing it you likely touch your face with … Continue reading Homemade Hand Sanitizer DIY Recipe

Health

Bed Bugs: How to Identify Bedbugs and How to Get Rid of Them

June 21, 2020June 21, 2020 -

Bedbugs are small, oval, brownish insects that live on the blood of animals or humans. Adult bedbugs have flat bodies about the size of an apple seed. After feeding, however, their bodies swell and are a reddish color. Bedbugs do … Continue reading Bed Bugs: How to Identify Bedbugs and How to Get Rid of Them

Health

5 Ways to Tell If Your Vitamins are Real or Fake

June 21, 2020June 21, 2020 -

Some consumers do not know how to identify a natural vitamin from a synthetic one. Vitamin and mineral supplements may contain labels that are too complicated for you to understand. You may not even know what to look for in … Continue reading 5 Ways to Tell If Your Vitamins are Real or Fake

Health

Meningococcal Meningitis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments and Vaccines

June 19, 2020June 26, 2020 -

Meningococcal meningitis is a rare but serious bacterial infection. It causes the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord to become inflamed. Each year, approximately 1,000 people in the U.S. get meningococcal disease, which includes meningitis and septicemia (blood … Continue reading Meningococcal Meningitis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments and Vaccines

Lifestyle

Which European Countries Are Easing Travel Restrictions?

June 15, 2020June 15, 2020 -

The UK Foreign Office (FCO) is currently advising against all but essential international travel for an indefinite period. However, countries across Europe have begun to ease lockdown measures and border restrictions, and some have started to welcome domestic and international … Continue reading Which European Countries Are Easing Travel Restrictions?

Health

Travel Hygiene Tips: Staying Fresh on the Road

June 12, 2020June 12, 2020 -

If you’ve ever stepped off a plane with stained and rumpled clothes, a pore-clogged face, a jet lag-induced headache, and a mouth that still tastes like hours-old airplane food, you know how tricky it can be to stay clean and … Continue reading Travel Hygiene Tips: Staying Fresh on the Road

Health

12 Natural Remedies for Sore Throats

June 12, 2020June 12, 2020 -

Overview A sore throat refers to pain, itchiness, or irritation of the throat. Throat pain is the primary symptom of a sore throat. It may get worse when you try to swallow, and you may have difficulty swallowing food and … Continue reading 12 Natural Remedies for Sore Throats

Health

How to Wear a Face Mask to Reduce Virus Transmission

June 6, 2020June 6, 2020 -

Wearing a face mask often helps people feel protected and reassured. But can a surgical face mask keep you from being exposed to or transmitting certain infectious diseases? And, if face masks do shield you from infectious diseases, such as … Continue reading How to Wear a Face Mask to Reduce Virus Transmission

Health

Tick Bites: Symptoms, Treatments, Pictures and Prevention

June 3, 2020June 3, 2020 -

Are tick bites harmful? Ticks are common in the United States. They live outdoors in: grass trees shrubs leaf piles They’re attracted to people and their four-legged pets, and they can easily move between the two. If you’ve spent any … Continue reading Tick Bites: Symptoms, Treatments, Pictures and Prevention

Lifestyle

Getting Your Hair Cut After the Pandemic – Barber Shop Safety

May 17, 2020May 17, 2020 -

Bruce Waight grappled with one of the new guidelines for reopening laid out by regulators when his Oklahoma City barber shop, Rooted Barber + Shop, opened on Tuesday. “It’s hard to breathe in these masks,” Waight said. But he was … Continue reading Getting Your Hair Cut After the Pandemic – Barber Shop Safety

Lifestyle

Chrysanthemum Tea Health Benefits and How to Make

May 13, 2020May 13, 2020 -

Mums may remind you of autumn gardens, but did you know that chrysanthemum tea has been consumed in Asia for hundreds of years? If you love … Continue reading Chrysanthemum Tea Health Benefits and How to Make

Health

Fenugreek: Benefits i.e. Pregnancy, Uses and Side Effects

May 13, 2020May 13, 2020 -

Never heard of fenugreek? Don’t worry — you’re not alone — but that doesn’t mean you should continue to be in the dark on this medicinal herb. In fact, I recommend using it on a regular basis. Why? Because fenugreek … Continue reading Fenugreek: Benefits i.e. Pregnancy, Uses and Side Effects

Exercise

Yoga for Lymph Flow: A Gentle, Immune-Supporting Practice

April 29, 2020April 29, 2020 -

Yoga for lymph flow isn’t a common topic, but with so many superbugs and contagious diseases floating around these days, it’s pretty astounding that one of the most critical components of our immune system — the lymphatic system — is … Continue reading Yoga for Lymph Flow: A Gentle, Immune-Supporting Practice

Health

Takeout and Delivery Food Coronavirus COVID-19 Safety

April 29, 2020April 29, 2020 -

Ordering takeout or delivery food during the coronavirus COVID-19 can feel like criminal activity. There’s a sense of trepidation involved, nerves are high, and everyone is wearing masks. We’re just trying to put food on the table, you think. Except … Continue reading Takeout and Delivery Food Coronavirus COVID-19 Safety

Health

What Is Hemopure? The Blood Substitute That Could Save Lives

April 27, 2020April 27, 2020 -

ANTWAN PIPER WAS at dinner with colleagues on a work trip in Oklahoma when his wife, Alexis, called from back home in Texas. He figured he … Continue reading What Is Hemopure? The Blood Substitute That Could Save Lives

Health

Nurse Gets Covid-19 While Pregnant With Twins And Shares Symptoms

April 22, 2020April 22, 2020 -

I’m a 26-year-old nurse from Indianapolis, Indiana. I’m married with two kids and have two more on the way. My youngest is 11 months old, and my oldest is 3. My twins (a boy and a girl) are due on … Continue reading Nurse Gets Covid-19 While Pregnant With Twins And Shares Symptoms

Exercise

How to Keep Your Energy Up – When Will Quarantine End

April 19, 2020April 19, 2020 -

The “race with no end” is the nickname for a real race—a challenge in which runners repeatedly make a 4.1667-mile loop around a property in Tennessee every 60 minutes for hours—usually days—until there is only one runner left. Officially called … Continue reading How to Keep Your Energy Up – When Will Quarantine End

Beauty

Best DIY Face Mask Recipes For Glowing Skin

April 19, 2020April 19, 2020 -

If you’re stuck inside right now, you’re probably running very low on your usual skincare essentials like, ahem, face masks. You definitely can not run to the store to pick up a couple of your favorite formulas (priorities!), but did … Continue reading Best DIY Face Mask Recipes For Glowing Skin

Nutrition

Immune Boosting Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements

April 11, 2020April 11, 2020 -

Whether you’re fighting off an infection or combating a cold, adding a few immune-boosting vitamins to your routine can be incredibly beneficial. In fact, certain vitamins, minerals and supplements have been shown to fine-tune immune function, enhance antibody production and … Continue reading Immune Boosting Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements

Health

Natural Antiviral Agents that Optimize Immune Response

April 11, 2020April 11, 2020 -

Your body faces constant attacks by germs, toxins and other harmful invaders. At the same time, everyday stress and worry can keep you and your body on constant high alert. All of those things demand attention from your immune system. … Continue reading Natural Antiviral Agents that Optimize Immune Response

Health

Boris Johnson in Covid-19 Intensive Care

April 7, 2020April 7, 2020 -

Boris Johnson was moved into intensive care last night after his condition worsened amid concerns that he may need a ventilator to aid his fight against coronavirus. The prime minister was put into the intensive care unit at St Thomas’ … Continue reading Boris Johnson in Covid-19 Intensive Care

Lifestyle

DIY Medical Masks – Making Your Own Cloth Face Mask

April 5, 2020April 5, 2020 -

The surgical mask has come to symbolize the fears and controversies surrounding the novel coronavirus and COVID-19. You probably saw pictures of people wearing the masks everywhere after reports of the rapid spread of the coronavirus emerged from China in … Continue reading DIY Medical Masks – Making Your Own Cloth Face Mask

Health

Grocery Shopping Coronavirus Safety – Supermarkets and COVID-19

April 5, 2020April 5, 2020 -

If you’ve been to the grocery store during the coronavirus COVID-19, you’ve likely felt some mixture of anxiety, loneliness, fear, confusion, frustration, and maybe even paranoia. And if you’ve turned to social media for help with grocery shopping during the … Continue reading Grocery Shopping Coronavirus Safety – Supermarkets and COVID-19

Health

Novel Coronavirus Symptoms Vs. Cold And Flu: What’s The Difference?

March 31, 2020March 31, 2020 -

As the number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus continues to rise (now up to 693,224 globally, according to the World Health Organization), people are understandably nervous about potentially contracting the virus, spreading it, and what symptoms they’ll face … Continue reading Novel Coronavirus Symptoms Vs. Cold And Flu: What’s The Difference?

Lifestyle

Working from Home: 8 Tips for Being Productive

March 24, 2020March 24, 2020 -

At first glance, working remotely may seem pretty appealing. Answering emails and tuning into a conference in pajamas? All-day access to your own kitchen, bathroom and couch, all while getting paid to work may sound like a win-win. But the … Continue reading Working from Home: 8 Tips for Being Productive

Lifestyle

When Will Coronavirus End? COVID-19 Containment, Vaccine Predictions

March 24, 2020March 24, 2020 -

It’s official: The new coronavirus was declared a pandemic, meaning it has spread significantly worldwide since it first emerged in China in December 2019, per the World Health Organization (WHO). There are over 292,100 confirmed positive cases (and counting) of … Continue reading When Will Coronavirus End? COVID-19 Containment, Vaccine Predictions

Health

How Long Does Coronavirus Last? COVID-19 Duration of Symptoms

March 24, 2020March 24, 2020 -

As more cases of the new coronavirus are diagnosed throughout the US (currently, there are 33,404 confirmed or presumptively positive cases of the illness known as COVID-19 here per the CDC), many people are wondering how they can prepare, what … Continue reading How Long Does Coronavirus Last? COVID-19 Duration of Symptoms

Health

Can Lysol Kill Coronavirus? EPA Releases List of Cleaners to Use

March 24, 2020 -

The current outbreak of COVID-19, caused by the coronavirus, is leading to cleaner homes. Sales of disinfectants, like Lysol, have increased, reports Yahoo Finance. “We are … Continue reading Can Lysol Kill Coronavirus? EPA Releases List of Cleaners to Use

Beauty

Argan Oil Benefits: Top 12 Uses for Healthy Skin and Hair

March 21, 2020March 21, 2020 -

Imagine a fruit so nutritious that goats will climb trees just to eat them! Inside that little fruit, is the little nut that gives us argan oil. For generations, natives of the argan woodlands in Morocco have pressed this nut … Continue reading Argan Oil Benefits: Top 12 Uses for Healthy Skin and Hair

Nutrition

Antiviral Herbs: Protect Against Viruses and How to Use

March 21, 2020March 21, 2020 -

Did you know that there are more than 400 different viruses that can cause infections, including the common cold, the flu, hepatitis, mononucleosis and HIV? Today, many people choose to have an annual influenza vaccination, or flu shot, but this is … Continue reading Antiviral Herbs: Protect Against Viruses and How to Use

Lifestyle

How to Boost Your Immune System: 19 Boosters

March 21, 2020March 21, 2020 -

We are continually exposed to organisms that are inhaled, swallowed or inhabit our skin and mucous membranes. Whether or not these organisms lead to disease is decided by the integrity of our body’s defense mechanisms, or immune system. When our … Continue reading How to Boost Your Immune System: 19 Boosters

Health

Why Face Masks Probably Won’t Protect You From Coronavirus

March 21, 2020March 21, 2020 -

Sales of face masks are spiking in China and around the world amid a coronavirus outbreak. For the average person, wearing a mask is not as effective as everyday measures like hand-washing and avoiding close contact with anyone who might … Continue reading Why Face Masks Probably Won’t Protect You From Coronavirus

Lifestyle

How to Practice Social Distancing in the Time of Coronavirus

March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 -

The COVID-19 pandemic has postponed Coachella, cancelled the NBA this season, and spawned a new phrase: social distancing. In the United States, public health officials are recommending that even healthy people stay at home as much as possible. In fact, … Continue reading How to Practice Social Distancing in the Time of Coronavirus

Lifestyle

What You Should Know About Bar and Restaurant Safety During Coronavirus

March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 -

COVID-19 has tortured the stock market, travel, and now the food industry. As of March 16, many restaurants across the United States have closed their dining rooms to stop the spread of the coronavirus. A growing list of places including … Continue reading What You Should Know About Bar and Restaurant Safety During Coronavirus

Health

Experts Question Tweet Saying Ibuprofen May ‘Aggravate’ COVID-19

March 17, 2020March 17, 2020 -

A French health official posted on Twitter that anti-inflammatory medication could be “a factor in aggravating” novel coronavirus infections. His Tweet received more than 42,000 retweets, but some doctors are questioning his advice. Because COVID-19 is a new virus, there … Continue reading Experts Question Tweet Saying Ibuprofen May ‘Aggravate’ COVID-19

Health

What Does the New Coronavirus Do to Your Body?

March 15, 2020March 15, 2020 -

If you’re one of the people who has the new coronavirus take hold in your body, what exactly does it do to you? Since knowledge is … Continue reading What Does the New Coronavirus Do to Your Body?

Health

Tom Hanks, Wife Rita Wilson Test Positive for Coronavirus In Australia

March 15, 2020March 15, 2020 -

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have reportedly tested positive for COVID-19, the virus also known as the Coronavirus, according to The New York Times and Deadline. Both actors are in Australia for pre-production of the new untitled Elvis Presley film … Continue reading Tom Hanks, Wife Rita Wilson Test Positive for Coronavirus In Australia

Health

Tarragon Benefits, Nutrition and How to Use

March 12, 2020March 12, 2020 -

Called the “King of the Herbs” by the French, you probably know tarragon best for its culinary use. Its dried leaves and flowering tops are commonly included … Continue reading Tarragon Benefits, Nutrition and How to Use

Health

Does Vinegar Kill Germs and Mold? Ways to Use vs. Not

March 12, 2020March 12, 2020 -

Look at any homemade home cleaner recipe and you’ll likely see vinegar on the list of ingredients. It’s touted for its non-toxic, disinfecting effects, but many wonder if it really does the trick on touch surface areas in your bathroom … Continue reading Does Vinegar Kill Germs and Mold? Ways to Use vs. Not

Nutrition

Ranking the best bottled water of 2020

March 10, 2020March 10, 2020 -

Water is essential for life, but what if you can’t trust the source of your tap water? Bottled water is a great alternative when the purity of your tap water is in question, whether because of bacterial contamination, heavy metals, … Continue reading Ranking the best bottled water of 2020

Health

Best Cough Medicine in 2020 – Cough Medicine Reviews and Ratings

March 9, 2020March 9, 2020 -

We can agree that a cough medicine must provide hours of relief for an irritating cough. That was the deciding factor for the best cough medicine that we selected. If you want to skip reading all of the details, the … Continue reading Best Cough Medicine in 2020 – Cough Medicine Reviews and Ratings

Beauty

Why Peptides Deserve a Spot In Your Skin Care Routine

March 9, 2020March 9, 2020 -

Everyone has different priorities when it comes to skincare, whether it be to smooth lines or get rid of dark spots. Regardless of what yours are, there’s one versatile ingredient you’ll likely want to add to your routine. In the … Continue reading Why Peptides Deserve a Spot In Your Skin Care Routine

Health

20 Questions About COVID-19 Coronavirus, Answered by a Doctor

March 6, 2020March 15, 2020 -

The mounting spread of the coronavirus now known as COVID-19 has prompted widespread concern around the world as public health officials race to contain the outbreak. The novel coronavirus has killed more than 2,800 people worldwide, with the vast majority … Continue reading 20 Questions About COVID-19 Coronavirus, Answered by a Doctor

Lifestyle

How to Properly Wash Your Hands and Prevent Coronavirus

March 6, 2020March 6, 2020 -

The spread of the coronavirus has prompted worldwide concern as public health officials attempt to control the outbreak. There is currently no vaccine for coronavirus. Washing your hands thoroughly is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of … Continue reading How to Properly Wash Your Hands and Prevent Coronavirus

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