Back pain is one of the most common reasons people go to the doctor or miss work, and it is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Fortunately, you can take measures to prevent or relieve most back pain episodes. If … Continue reading Back pain: Symptoms and Causes
Samphire, also known as sea beans or sea asparagus, is a somewhat uncommon vegetable that you’ll find served along with fish, lamb or pasta. Because this veggie grows near the sea, it absorbs minerals from the ground that you can … Continue reading What Is Samphire? Surprising Benefits and How to Cook It
Dreaded dry scalp is a common feature among dandruff sufferers, and too often we turn to the drugstore shelves for some magic elixir to solve the scalp problem. Typically all these toxic shampoos do is cover our head with ineffective … Continue reading DIY Dry Scalp Remedy with Rosemary Oil
If you want to achieve great things in your professional life, you’ll need to make some sacrifices in your personal life. One of the hardest but most impactful changes you can make is accepting the challenge of sobriety — and … Continue reading 8 Billionaires Who Don’t Drink Alcohol
There are changes you can make to your daily life to boost your productivity. It may not come easy at first, but once you form new habits everything will fall into place. Here are 10 daily habits of the most … Continue reading 10 Daily Habits of the Most Productive Leaders
More than 4.58 billion people worldwide have received a dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, equal to about 59.7 percent of the world population. This map shows the stark gap between vaccination programs in different countries. The data is compiled from … Continue reading How Many People Have Been COVID-19 Vaccinated Worldwide?
Whether you are in your 20s or are a more mature adult, the last thing you want are bags under your eyes. While they typically are not cause for any alarm, dark circles around the eyes simply make you feel … Continue reading How to Get Rid of Bags Under Eyes: 13 Natural Ways
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a progressive, immune-mediated disorder. That means the system designed to keep your body healthy mistakenly attacks parts of your body that aren’t harmful. The protective coverings of nerve cells are damaged, which leads to diminished function … Continue reading Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Symptoms: Early, in Women, Men and More
In the northern hemisphere, the arrival of winter has brought concerns about COVID-19 back to the forefront, with multiple countries reporting high case rates and warning of increasing pressure on hospital services. The situation prompted Austria, a small EU member … Continue reading Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccines Are Not The Solution
Despite it being one of the most popular diets, not all healthcare professionals and researchers support the paleo diet. They believe this eating pattern may negatively impact health because it excludes certain food groups. In this Honest Nutrition feature, we … Continue reading What Does Scientific Evidence Say About the Paleo Diet?
How much sleep did you get last night? What about the night before? How much sleep do you actually need? Keeping track of your sleep schedule may not be a top priority, but getting enough sleep is critical to your … Continue reading How to Calculate When You Should Go to Sleep
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused millions of people to be ill and led to millions of deaths worldwide. This public health emergency has affected everyone’s life and well-being. Through the suffering, however, there is one silver lining: The pandemic has … Continue reading How COVID-19 is Changing Research and Healthcare
Studies so far have shown that just two doses of COVID-19 vaccines may not be as effective against the Omicron variant. However, data has indicated that boosting with an additional shot of the COVID-19 vaccines may restore this protection to … Continue reading Fourth COVID-19 Vaccination Needed Due to Omicron?
As Nathalie Tufenkji sat in a coffee shop about several years ago, a thought crossed her mind as she lowered a bag of tea into hot water. Like so many tea bags these days, it was made of a plastic … Continue reading Tiny Plastic Pieces in Tea Detected in Recent Study
1. Very nutritious If you buy quality dark chocolate with a high cocoa content, then it’s quite nutritious. It contains a decent amount of soluble fiber and is loaded with minerals. A 100-gram bar of dark chocolate with 70–85% cocoa … Continue reading 7 Proven Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate
Increasing numbers of people are searching for information on how to “detox” themselves from the COVID-19 vaccine after receiving it, over fears it could have detrimental effects. But is this ever safe or even possible?Can you really ‘detox the vaccine,’ … Continue reading Can You ‘Detox’ From the COVID-19 Vaccine?
The Ultimate Guide to Skin Care: Expert Tips and Tricks for Every Skin Type McKinsey Jordan/Stocksy United We include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small … Continue reading Refine Your Routine with 40+ Expert Skin Care Tips
If you’re not sure which oils to buy these days and which to skip, you’re definitely not alone. The world of cooking oils can be really confusing — with all the talk about different methods for “pressing” the oils, ideal … Continue reading Grapeseed Oil: Is It a Healthy Cooking Oil? Find Out
6 Steps to Recovering from a Running or Athletic Injury 1. Rest the Area The first thing you want to do is rest the area, at least for 72 hours (which may be hard for you exercise diehards). For example, … Continue reading How to Recover from Common Running Injuries
When the ocean is calling and you want to sport textured beach waves, this DIY sea salt spray will give your locks the natural look and feel you desire without the heavy buildup of chemicals and additives. This sea salt … Continue reading DIY Sea Salt Spray with Argan & Essential Oils
Many of us will have enjoyed numerous glasses of wine, beer, champagne, or other alcoholic beverages over the winter holidays. Thus, in January, we may feel the need to take a break from alcohol. An alcohol-free month is the best … Continue reading Giving Up Alcohol for Just 1 Month Has Lasting Benefits
Hugh Jackman is best known for playing Wolverine, a superhero whose mutant abilities mean he is impervious to harm and can heal from any injury immediately. In real life, however, Jackman is taking every precaution to look after his health … Continue reading Hugh Jackman Shared the Moment He Got His Vaccine Booster Shot
Explaining depression isn’t easy. The condition can rob you of the desire to connect with others and leave you searching for words to describe the emptiness inside. This article offers simple strategies that may help you explain what you’re going … Continue reading Explain Depression so Other People Understand it
It can feel overwhelming when you’re trying to make time for exercise. Here are some tips I give my physical therapy patients… and how I manage to keep myself moving. I get it. We’ve all said, “Who has time to … Continue reading 10 Ways to Move More Every Day, According to a Physical Therapist
Experts say it’s likely we will need COVID-19 booster shots in the future, although it’s too early to tell how often those shots could be needed. Spencer Platt/Getty Images COVID-19 booster shots work by strengthening the immunity protection provided by … Continue reading Are COVID-19 Boosters Needed Every 6 Months?
“I feel the impact of financial stress on a regular basis. Sometimes, thinking about money keeps me up at night. Before the pandemic, I was doing OK financially. I wasn’t able to live extravagantly, but I was able to save … Continue reading Tips for Coping with Financial Stress
A woman living with HIV in Argentina is now the second person whose body seemingly rid itself of the virus since she was diagnosed 8 years ago, but researchers are unsure exactly how. Researchers have reported that a woman living … Continue reading Second Person May Be Naturally ‘Cured’ of HIV: What Science Is Learning
Conventional body butters and body lotions can be full of chemicals and harmful synthetic fragrances. Instead, try this homemade whipped body butter recipe. It’s easy to make, cost effective and great for your skin. Key Ingredients Shea butter is the … Continue reading Homemade Whipped Body Butter Lotion
Are you looking for a way to incorporate the many health benefits of turmeric into your daily life? If so, I have just the beverage for you. It’s a turmeric latte, often lovingly called “golden milk” — suitable for vegan, … Continue reading Turmeric Latte Recipe (Golden Milk!)
Don Saladino is a New York-based personal trainer and member of the Men’s Health advisory board who has helped numerous stars get into peak physical shape to play superheroes on the big screen, including Hugh Jackman for Wolverine, Scarlett Johansson … Continue reading Trainer Shares Best Life Hacks to Burn Fat and Get Shredded
Meditation is a technique used for thousands of years to develop awareness of the present moment. It can involve practices to sharpen focus and attention, connect to the body and breath, develop acceptance of difficult emotions, and even alter consciousness. … Continue reading 9 Types of Meditation: Which One Is Right for You?
Swimming is a sport that we seem to do often when we’re young and then slack off on as we age. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in fact, 36 percent of children aged 7–17 years old swim at least … Continue reading 3 Swim Workouts and 8 Benefits of Swimming
Tea tree oil, also known as melaleuca, is well-known for its powerful antiseptic properties and ability to treat wounds, which is why it’s one of the top antibacterial essential oils. Tea tree is a volatile essential oil derived mainly from … Continue reading Tea Tree Oil Benefits, Uses and Potential Side Effects
Home remedies for sunburn Summer’s here, and that means it’s time to head outside and soak up the sun. However, along with the all those hours spent outdoors during the summer season, there usually comes one inevitable thing: sunburn. Fortunately, … Continue reading 8 Ways to Treat Sunburn at Home
Although it seems like coconut oil is still all the rage these days, there has been some movement on who’s the phattest fat. Meet “ghee.” aka the Sanskrit word for “sprinkled.” Hailing from Asia, ghee is a popular oil used … Continue reading The Difference Between Ghee and MCT Oil
Most couples know that infertility treatment will take a toll on them physically and emotionally – but many are unprepared for the effect it has on their sexual intimacy. The hyper-focus on fertility can considerably impair desire and arousal in … Continue reading How to Stay Sexually Connected During Infertility Treatment
As I sat among my peers during a college study group, I secretly tucked my hand inside my zippered UC Davis sweatshirt and gently massaged my aching stomach. “Who knows the answer to question B?” a classmate asked … I … Continue reading Using Integrative Approaches for Living with Chronic Illness
You’ve upgraded from a soap-and-water situation to a great facial cleanser that’ll make your skin feel fresh, but to really get your mug in tip top shape, you need to use a moisturizer every day. Moisturizers are important for keeping … Continue reading Best Face Moisturizers for Men, According to Experts
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), over 2.6 million cosmetic surgery procedures were carried out in the U.S. alone in 2019 — including over 265,000 liposuction procedures, many of which were performed to remove cellulite. Cellulite removal … Continue reading How to Get Rid of Cellulite: 5 Natural Treatments
While it might not be as physically challenging as other types of yoga, such as Ashtanga or Bikram yoga — and it may not “count as exercise“— restorative yoga can still have big payoffs in terms of promoting overall health. … Continue reading What Is Restorative Yoga? Benefits, Poses and How to Do It
You may have heard of a sitz bath before, but do you know what it is? The name comes from the German word “sitzen,” which means “to sit.” During a sitz bath, you sit in a bathtub or basin of … Continue reading Sitz Bath Recipe with Tea Tree and Lavender Oils
RAISING KIDS is sort of like driving a boat—at least that’s how Jamie Foxx thinks about it. “You see a wave coming, what’s the first thing you want to do? Throttle down, right? No. You can’t. You’ve got to throttle … Continue reading Jamie Foxx is Still Winning at Age 53
The CDC on Tuesday gave the green light for this age group to get a Pfizer shot, which marks the first COVID-19 vaccine available for children under 12 years old. All Americans ages 5 and up are now vaccine-eligible. Children … Continue reading COVID Vaccine for Kids Ages 5 to 11: Top Questions Answered
Huevos rancheros are everything boring breakfasts aren’t: vibrant, satisfying, and packed with nutrients. If you’re more of an scrambled-eggs-bacon-toast person, I get it. It’s tough to beat the traditional American diner breakfast. But there’s something that old standby lacks: color. … Continue reading Huevos Rancheros – DIY: High Protein and Fiber Rich
There is nothing like standing in line at the grocery store only to be surrounded by glossy magazine covers of perfect, chiseled abs. Glistening, rippling six-packs all blur together into one massive reminder that your waistline could probably stand some … Continue reading Ab Workouts & Best Exercises That Are Not Crunches
It looks like America is getting the memo: The benefits of yoga are well worth it. A 2012 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) concluded that almost 10 percent of all Americans, or over 21 million people, now regularly practice yoga … Continue reading Yoga Benefits, Types and Precautions
As the title of an August 2021 study published in the journal Nature Food states, “Small targeted dietary changes can yield substantial gains for human health and the environment.” In other words, if every American replaced a few of his or … Continue reading Impact of Dietary Changes on Health and the Environment
nfluenza (the flu) and COVID-19, the illness caused by the pandemic coronavirus, are both contagious respiratory illnesses, meaning they affect your lungs and breathing, and can be spread to others. Although the symptoms of COVID-19 and the flu can look similar, … Continue reading COVID-19 vs. the Flu Similarities and Differences
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