It’s a bad year for mosquito-borne illnesses: Mosquitoes carrying Eastern equine encephalitis are prompting people in Massachusetts to stay indoors at night. Dr. Anthony Fauci was hospitalized earlier this month with West Nile virus. And record numbers of dengue fever cases are spreading globally, including in Puerto Rico and other parts of the U.S. Experts…
Hello, Yahoo Life readers! My name is Kaitlin, and I’m delivering the best wellness tips around the internet. August is on its way out, and fall is right around the corner — if the arrival of Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte is any indication. (Just remember not to go overboard on the caffeine … it is…
We love anti-aging treatments, but it seems like you have to use multiple products to address different skin issues. Some work to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while others help smooth and firm sagging skin or keep it hydrated and glowing. Ready to streamline your beauty routine? While you can continue to…
Ready to break a sweat? Whether you’re nailing that downward dog or powering through a HIIT session, using an exercise mat can make the difference between a successful workout and one that causes some discomfort. The best exercise mat provides support, stability, slip-resistance and cushioning for your joints while providing a solid foundation for your…
Two major developments in women’s health have recently made news: less invasive alternatives to the pap smear — long considered “an uncomfortable but necessary evil” for cervical cancer screenings — and the new pain management guidelines for IUD insertion, the highly effective contraceptive that many women have said hurts when placed in the uterus to…
I’m busy. You’re busy. We’re all busy and struggling to find ways to fit exercise into our hectic schedules. Even as a personal trainer, it can be challenging, so I make a point to take advantage of resources and tools that help maximize the time I have and make my workouts more efficient. To that…
Looking for some of the best deals on the ‘net right now? Allow me to point you in the direction of Macy’s. I know the retailer has a reputation for being fancy-schmancy with its mostly name-brand inventory, but that’s what makes its end-of-summer sale so special. There are hundreds of limited-time deals up for grabs…
Actress Danielle Fishel has been diagnosed with breast cancer, the Boy Meets World star revealed on her podcast. “I was recently diagnosed with DCIS, which stands for ductal carcinoma in situ, which is a form of breast cancer,” Fishel said on an Aug. 19 episode of Pod Meets World. “It is very early. It’s technically…
Hello, Yahoo Life readers! My name is Kaitlin, and I’m sharing the best health and wellness tips to get you through the week. We’re already halfway through the month of August and the election is right around the corner — take our new Yahoo Life survey to highlight your biggest health concerns on the ballot…
Oropouche virus disease is on the rise and spreading outside its typical bounds. Now, two young women are dead from the virus, with a third death being investigated. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an advisory on Aug. 16 warning people traveling to areas known to have the Oropouche virus to avoid getting…
