Tag: health

4 essential reads on the health effects driving EPA’s new fine particle air pollution standard
10
Feb
2024
Posted in Air Brain Environment Health

4 essential reads on the health effects driving EPA’s new fine particle air pollution standard

Large industrial facilities like this oil refinery outside Houston are major sources of fine particulate air pollution….

Unlocking a Healthier You: Simple Strategies for Fitness and Wellness
05
Feb
2024
Posted in Outdoors Health Family Wellness

Unlocking a Healthier You: Simple Strategies for Fitness and Wellness

Unlocking a Healthier You: Simple Strategies for Fitness and Wellness. In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining fitness and…

Alcohol and drugs rewire your brain by changing how your genes work
22
Jan
2024
Posted in Lifestyle Health Addiction Drugs Alcohol Brain

Alcohol and drugs rewire your brain by changing how your genes work

Alcohol and other drugs can overpower the reward pathways of the brain. Simona Dumitru/Moment via Getty Images…

Spicy food might burn in the moment, but it likely won’t harm your health in the long term
03
Nov
2023
Posted in Health Food & Drink Spicy food

Spicy food might burn in the moment, but it likely won’t harm your health in the long term

Many cultures integrate hot peppers into traditional dishes. AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan, File Paul D. Terry, University…

The Health Impacts of the End of Daylight Saving Time
29
Oct
2023
Posted in Health Seasons Safety Stress USA Daylight Saving People Mood

The Health Impacts of the End of Daylight Saving Time

The Health Impacts of the End of Daylight Saving Time As the end of daylight saving time…

Does chicken soup really help when you’re sick?
21
Oct
2023
Posted in Healthy Life Health Soups Culture Question

Does chicken soup really help when you’re sick?

A bowl of chicken soup typically contains protein, vegetables and soothing broth. Westend61 via Getty Images Colby…

Becoming the Person You Desire: A Comprehensive Guide
29
Sep
2023
Posted in Health Money Information Mind Life Hacks Motivational Perspective Look Knowledge Spot Light

Becoming the Person You Desire: A Comprehensive Guide

Becoming the Person You Desire: A Comprehensive Guide. We all have aspirations of becoming our ideal selves,…

Your unique body odor could identify who you are and provide insights into your health – all from the touch of a hand
23
Sep
2023
Posted in Health Informational Science People Dogs

Your unique body odor could identify who you are and provide insights into your health – all from the touch of a hand

The scent emitted from your hands could offer clues about who you are. Siro Rodenas Cortes/Moment via…

Spending time in space can harm the human body − but scientists are working to mitigate these risks before sending people to Mars
19
Sep
2023
Posted in Health Space Exploration Humans in Space Space Travel Science

Spending time in space can harm the human body − but scientists are working to mitigate these risks before sending people to Mars

With NASA planning more missions to space in the future, scientists are studying how to mitigate health…

Tips on Improving Oneself
15
Sep
2023
Posted in Tips Healthy Tips Self-Improvement Mental Health Psychology

Tips on Improving Oneself

Tips on Improving Oneself Improving oneself is a lifelong journey that involves self-awareness, continuous learning, and taking…

Many people think cannabis smoke is harmless − a physician explains how that belief can put people at risk
01
Sep
2023
Posted in Archives

Many people think cannabis smoke is harmless − a physician explains how that belief can put people at risk

Cannabis smoke shares many of the same toxins and carcinogens as tobacco smoke. Tunatura/iStock via Getty Images…

THC: A Time-Tested Herbal Elixir for Health and Happiness
20
Aug
2023
Posted in Health Medical Marijuana THC

THC: A Time-Tested Herbal Elixir for Health and Happiness

“THC: A Time-Tested Herbal Elixir for Health and Happiness” In the world of herbs and botanical wonders,…

Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? A nutritionist explains the science behind ‘functional’ foods
12
Aug
2023
Posted in Science Good Read Food Healthy Life

Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? A nutritionist explains the science behind ‘functional’ foods

While apples aren’t considered a superfood, they are considered a functional food. Caterina Oltean/500px Prime via Getty…

Extreme heat is particularly hard on older adults – an aging population and climate change are putting ever more people at risk
25
Jul
2023
Posted in Old-age Heat Weather Information News Health

Extreme heat is particularly hard on older adults – an aging population and climate change are putting ever more people at risk

Without home cooling, Phoenix’s weeks with temperatures over 110 F in July 2023 became dangerous. Brandon Bell/Getty…

Home Sweet Office: Nailing the Work-From-Home Setup
17
Jul
2023
Posted in Work Healthy Tips From Home Mental Health

Home Sweet Office: Nailing the Work-From-Home Setup

Home Sweet Office: Nailing the Work-From-Home Setup In the current era where remote work is becoming the…

Positive parenting can help protect against the effects of stress in childhood and adolescence, new study shows
11
Jul
2023
Posted in Parenting physiology Psychology Stress Family Health

Positive parenting can help protect against the effects of stress in childhood and adolescence, new study shows

Warm, supportive caregiving can help counteract the effects of stress during childhood and development. Halfpoint Images/Moment via…

What the research shows about risks of myocarditis from COVID vaccines versus risks of heart damage from COVID – two pediatric cardiologists explain how to parse the data
13
Mar
2023
Posted in Health COVID-19

What the research shows about risks of myocarditis from COVID vaccines versus risks of heart damage from COVID – two pediatric cardiologists explain how to parse the data

Inflammation of the heart (shown here), known as myocarditis, can be triggered by viral infection, including COVID-19,…

Body dysmorphic disorder is more common than eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia,
11
Mar
2023
Posted in Health Psychology People Disorder

Body dysmorphic disorder is more common than eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia,

Body dysmorphic disorder is more common than eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia, yet few people are…

Springing forward into daylight saving time is a step back for health
06
Mar
2023
Posted in Archives

Springing forward into daylight saving time is a step back for health

Springing forward into daylight saving time is a step back for health – a neurologist explains the…

Can eating poppy seeds affect drug test results? An addiction and pain medicine specialist explains
28
Feb
2023
Posted in Sleep Jobs Medical Drugs

Can eating poppy seeds affect drug test results? An addiction and pain medicine specialist explains

Eating culinary poppy seeds won’t get you high, but they could lead to a failed drug test….

Creatine supplements: what the research says about how they can help you get in shape
17
Jan
2023
Posted in Supplements Workout Healthy Life

Creatine supplements: what the research says about how they can help you get in shape

Creatine is one of the most popular nutritional supplements. PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/ Shutterstock Justin Roberts, Anglia…

Alcohol use is widely accepted in the US, but even moderate consumption is associated with many harmful effects
07
Jan
2023
Posted in Archives

Alcohol use is widely accepted in the US, but even moderate consumption is associated with many harmful effects

Research increasingly shows that the dangers of alcohol have been downplayed and its benefits exaggerated. Nes/E+ via…

Holiday foods can be toxic to pets – a veterinarian explains which, and what to do if Rover or Kitty eats them
18
Dec
2022
Posted in Pets Holiday Pets Health Safety

Holiday foods can be toxic to pets – a veterinarian explains which, and what to do if Rover or Kitty eats them

Treat Kitty to a new box or pet-safe treat, but not scraps from holiday meals. Cyndi Monaghan/Moment…