Whether or not you celebrate religious holidays between November and the new year, it’s impossible not to be reminded of the intent behind the season — joy, peace, love and kindness. From holiday decorations to Christmas songs piped in through every store’s sound system, we’re reminded that we should be happy, serene and peaceful, hopefully…
Daylight saving time will be coming to a close this weekend. The onset of daylight saving time in the spring is linked to more negative health consequences like a higher risk of obesity, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease and depression. However, the clocks “falling back” in November are also associated with some adverse health outcomes such…
Happy Saturday! We hope you’ve been enjoying the first week of the spookiest month of the year. Don’t forget that October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month; here’s what I’ve been reading lately — from new research on the benefits of breastfeeding to a refresher on breast cancer signs and symptoms to look out for….
Everyone gets the occasional frog in their throat that makes their voice sound different temporarily. Sometimes a cold or seasonal allergies are to blame, especially when you have that post-nasal drip. Aging can also cause changes in how you speak. But in some cases, these voice changes can linger and serve as a sign of…
Jon Bon Jovi is receiving praise for appearing to talk someone off the ledge of a bridge in Nashville on Tuesday. Mental health experts say that praise is well deserved. A video shared by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department shows the 62-year-old rock star approaching a woman in distress while standing on the outside of…
There are some simple pleasures that are undeniable, like munching on crispy bacon, sipping a delicious cocktail or savoring a bowl of gourmet ice cream. But a growing body of research has found that many of these tasty treats aren’t so great for your health. That poses a problem for many people who enjoy things…
Catherine, Princess of Wales, has completed chemotherapy treatment. In a video released Monday, the 42-year-old described the past nine months as “incredibly tough” for her and her family, sharing that the “path to healing and full recovery is long and I must continue to take each day as it comes.” The challenges, however scary, have…
Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound: Blockbuster weight loss drugs have been arguably the biggest health story of the last several years — and there are no signs their popularity will slow down anytime soon. Millions of Americans have taken the drugs, known collectively as GLP-1 agonist medications. Their potential benefits, well beyond treating obesity and diabetes,…
American men are concerned about staying healthy, but different generations go about it in different ways, according to a new survey. Cleveland Clinic found that 95% of men of any age in the U.S. consider their health a top priority, and 87% are worried about making sure their current habits and practices will help them…
