For runners, food is more than nutrition – it is fuel. Before, during, and after your runs, what should you eat? How much water should you drink? If you’re training for a long race – 10K or more – you’re going to have to change how you eat; we’ll show you how. Three Simple Food … Read more
Newborns are especially vulnerable to a variety of health concerns. Fortunately, there are many things that parents can do to combat these problems. Some common health concerns for newborns include jaundice, dehydration, and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. As a new parent, you are likely to have a million questions running through your head about your … Read more
Hundreds of centers are telling women 40 and up to come in annually, contrary to a panel’s recommendation for biennial screenings starting at 50. Mammograms may cause more harm than good, according to some experts. Several weeks before the mysterious new disease was discovered in China, I had my last breast cancer screening “b.c.” – … Read more
Aging is a normal and unavoidable part of life. With age comes experience, insight, and enlightenment. Unfortunately, age also carries its own demons. Wrinkles adorn a once silky smooth skin. Silver streaks appear among the natural hair color; aging spots, aches, and pain is all part of it. The inevitable truth of life is that … Read more
Insomnia is a sleeping disorder that makes it hard to sleep or stay asleep. It may also cause you to wake up at midnight and have trouble getting back to sleep. When you have insomnia, you feel tired even after sleep. Adults usually require at least seven to nine hours of sleep every night. Good … Read more
The United States commemorates Child Health Day on the first Monday of every October. On this day, several child welfare agencies and other organizations work together to promote the significance of child health. Unfortunately, despite numerous scientific, medical, and technological advancements, ensuring a healthy lifestyle for children is still a pipe dream for many parents. There is no denying … Read more
In the aftermath of tragedies such as mass shootings, natural disasters, or pandemics, people may feel stress, anxiety, grief, and worry. However, how you respond to stress is crucial. The first step in managing stress is to understand what causes it; this isn’t as clear-cut as it seems. Major stressors such as changing jobs, moving, … Read more
Babies are fragile beings. During the first few months of their life, you need to pay special attention to their well-being and ensure they are not at risk of developing severe ailments. Hence, as a parent, it is natural to feel stressed and worried about your child and fuss over their safety. This is why … Read more
It may help explain why people who are overweight and obese are at higher risk of severe illness and death from Covid. The coronavirus seemed to target people carrying extra weight from the beginning of the pandemic. Overweight and obese patients were more likely to develop severe Covid-19 and die from it. The researchers have … Read more
In an effort to treat the 1.5 million Americans living with diabetes, scientists have developed a treatment that uses stem cells that produce insulin. Type 1 diabetes ruled Brian Shelton’s life. He would lose consciousness without warning when his blood sugar plummeted. A motorcycle crash caused him to crash into a wall. While delivering mail, … Read more