A spicy dose a day could stave off health problems. We are testing the trend. At the very least, ginger injections can cure stomach upset. But recent studies suggest the humble root can do much more. Anyone who has cracked open a cold ginger ale on a bumpy plane ride knows that ginger has a …
Valter Longo does short fasts during the day as well as longer periods of calorie restriction. Walter Longo/Getty Biochemist Walter Longo developed a longevity diet that can help slow aging. He also studies fasting for life, which he incorporates into his daily eating patterns. Longo eats special foods for breakfast, fasts between breakfast and dinner, …
According to reports, the A.5610/S.5823 law is likely to take effect in April next year. Gov. Huchel vetoed a similar bill last December, citing concerns that the state Department of Health, which is tasked with determining which products are covered by the bill, lacks the expertise to analyze the ingredients used in countless products. That …
Taking a brisk walk at lunch can help offset the risks of a desk job. RichLegg/Getty Images Being sedentary, or sitting for 10 or more hours a day, is associated with a higher risk of early death. New research suggests that exercise can reduce your risk by just 20 minutes a day. Brisk walks, household …
Hydration, rather the lack of it, has been on my mind lately. I recently got very sick with some kind of virus and let’s just say it wasn’t the respiratory kind. Sorry for the sad TMI, but after a few days of losing more fluids than I could replace on my own, I had to …
World Osteoporosis Day 2023: osteoporosis is a disease characterized by weakening of the bones World Osteoporosis Day is celebrated on October 20 every year, with the aim of raising global awareness about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a chronic disease characterized by the weakening of bones, making them brittle and more …
Given its name, “the longest stretch in the world” certainly has a lot to do. To see if it deserves this nickname, I decided to test its body-enhancing benefits. My average week of movement contains a mix of high-intensity resistance exercises, weight lifting, calisthenics, and some mobility work. I decided I would incorporate the world’s …
Traumatic experiences can impact your health and your life. So, on World Trauma Day, find out how unresolved trauma can affect your relationship. Natural disasters, armed conflicts, terrorist attacks, mass shootings, life-threatening illnesses, car accidents, workplace accidents, rape, abuse and other incidents that negatively impact our sense of well-being -being are examples of traumatic experiences. …
Taking metamucil before going to bed can be bad because it has possible hidden bowels. Here’s what you need to know about the supplement. Source: Getty Images main subject: Metamucil is a psyllium fiber supplement that can also help relieve constipation. Metamucil may also help manage blood sugar, control appetite, and lower cholesterol. Some people …
A new Gallup survey found that more than half of teenagers in the United States spend an average of 4.8 hours on social media every day. Responses came from 1,591 people ages 13 to 19, and the survey results show that as teens get older, they stay on social media even longer. Nobody really watches …