Can Exercising Help You Get Over a Cold Faster? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Exercise clearly has long-term benefits—from strengthening your bones and muscles to helping manage chronic conditions. Research even suggests that staying active may lower your chances of getting sick. But what about when you’re already feeling that telltale throat tickle? Most adults have … Read more
How Dr. Oz Could Change Medicare and Medicaid as Head of CMS …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> President-elect Donald Trump nominated the television personality Dr. Mehmet Oz, popularly known as Dr. Oz, to be the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Oz has a medical degree, but the celebrity host of “The Dr. … Read more
Tom’s of Maine Factory Had ‘Mold-Like’ Substance and Bacteria in Water Supply, FDA Says …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A Tom’s of Maine factory had a “black mold-like substance” and “powder residues” in its water supply and equipment, according to a warning letter from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Tom’s of Maine, owned by Colgate-Palmolive, … Read more
4 in 10 Americans Don’t Know They Have High Blood Pressure, Survey Finds …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Around four in 10 U.S. adults don’t know they have high blood pressure, according to a recent survey by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). Too many people, especially men, are unaware of their high blood pressure, … Read more
This Sleep Pattern May Improve Your Chances of Healthy Aging by 18%, Study Finds …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Consistently sleeping between seven and eight hours a night can increase your chances of healthy aging, a new study finds. The new report, written by researchers in China and published in the journal BMC Public Health, adds … Read more
Global Measles Cases Jumped 20%. Here’s How That Could Affect You …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The number of measles cases increased by 20% around the world in 2023 compared to 2022, according to a report by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A statement about the report … Read more
Is ‘Man Flu’ Real? Why Some Men Struggle More with Cold and Flu Symptoms …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The term “man flu” isn’t just used to describe an exaggerated response to cold and flu symptoms. Researchers have defined man flu as a popular term to describe hypersensitivity to rhinosinusitis (sinus infection) in men. A sinus … Read more
Beat Seasonal Depression With These 3 Tips That Experts Swear By …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> If you feel sad or anxious during the winter months, you’re not alone. About 5% of American adults experience seasonal depression. Seasonal depression, also called seasonal affective disorder (SAD), is a mental health condition that people tend to experience at … Read more
Why Gen Z and Young Millennials Are Taking More Sick Days …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Gen Z and young Millennials are taking more sick days than before, with mental health struggles driving this trend. While burnout, anxiety, and depression impact many age groups, young workers are feeling the effects most acutely. An analysis in the … Read more
These Two Common Supplements Are Best for Boosting Immunity, Experts Say …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> As cold and flu season ramps up, many people start looking for supplements to boost their immune system and avoid getting sick. When choosing supplements, consider your health needs rather than following blanket advice on the “best” immune-boosting supplements. Generally, … Read more