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A Trauma Recovery Expert Lists 6 Gentle Ways To Protect Your Psyche from Headlines That Hurt
It's so tempting to dive into the details—but a trauma specialist invites you to take a breath before you actively engage in consuming media that's painful on a personal level. The images coming out of the Middle East since this past weekend show the horrifying realities of political, geographic,...
15 People Just Revealed the Hygiene Norms They Break When They’re Alone (…and Some Might Be Super Relatable)
None of us is immaculate—in fact, you can probably think of a gross habit or two you engage in yourself. Americans around the country were willing to 'fess up about their secret funky fouls. Recent research suggested that upwards of 90% of Americans—ahem—clean their noses in private, despite possible...
Over 50? Expert Doctors Explain Why You May Be at Higher Risk for a Sexually Transmitted Infection
Over the past decade, there’s been a dramatic increase in the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among older Americans. According to research published in the International Journal of Environmental and Public Health, STI cases in people over 65 have doubled in the past 10 years—and, in some cases, have risen even more sharply, says Ashley Lipps, MD, an infectious diseases physician at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. “For example,” Dr. Lipps explains, “the number of reported syphilis cases increased seven times between 2011 and 2021 in those ages 55 and older.”
This Is the Best Time of Day to Nap for a Better Memory, Says a Neuroscientist
We’re all familiar with the groggy out-of-it feeling that can linger after sneaking in a quick nap. It can almost be enough to make you wish you’d just reached for a second cup of coffee to get through the day, instead. Don’t let a little momentary discombobulation be a deterrent, though; research actually indicates that napping can power up your brain so it processes and retains information better, leaving you even sharper than were before you snoozed.
How Leighton Meester’s Life Inspired Her To Fight Childhood Hunger
Leighton Meester might be famous for portraying a socialite who had it all on Gossip Girl, but her own childhood couldn’t have been more different. Meester reveals that her family relied on food stamps and welfare, and that they sometimes ran out of food toward the end of the month.
Here’s How Naps Affect Your Blood Sugar
For the most part, your blood sugar going up or down depends on two things, says Kevin Peterson, MD, vice president of primary care for the American Diabetes Association and a professor at University of Minnesota Medical School. It depends on your diet, he explains, and your resting blood sugar, which is your level when you wake up or haven’t eaten.
Research: This Is How Often You Should Practice Yoga To Reap the Body Acceptance Benefits
If it’s already part of your routine, you’re probably aware of a few impressive physical benefits of yoga, like loosening tight muscles, opening your joints, strengthening your core, and more. At the end of a yoga session, you also probably feel greater peace (three cheers for that calmer heart rate)—but research also suggests practicing yoga with a certain frequency can yield a body image-enhancing effect.
The Hilarious Ways People Just Revealed They Kill Time at the Doctor’s Office
Call it "private practice": Turns out, the ways we entertain ourselves in that boring-but-jittery setting might be pretty universal. When was the last time you went to see the doctor and everything was right on schedule? Ever? You get our point. Patient wait times are a frustrating reality in medicine: Americans spent an average of 18 minutes and 30 seconds waiting for the doctor in the exam room or office, and a remarkable 30% even admitted to walking out of a doctor’s appointment because they were kept waiting too long, according to a survey done by Vitals more than a year before the pandemic brought some healthcare services to an even longer standstill.
New Report: These Top 5 ‘Superfoods’ Are Causing Unexpected Side Effects
Eating a “superfood” can be a super-great way to get antioxidants or other nutrients that fight disease, but recent research is suggesting that just because a food is “super” doesn’t mean it’s perfect. In fact, some popular superfoods may be causing rather uncomfortable symptoms.
Study: Surprisingly Short Bursts of Activity Can Have Big Results for Your Heart
Exercise is good for your heart—science makes that a tough point to argue with. But just how much movement do you need to engage in to protect your heart as you age?. One national guideline for healthy movement is 150 minutes of moderate to intense activity each week, which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention considers any activity that gets a person “breathing hard.” However, if you’re older, recovering from a medical event, or experiencing a certain condition, this goal can feel out of reach.
Research: Wash Your Hands Immediately After Touching These 10 Things
Washing your hands is a given if you want to avoid infection—but it's especially important after touching these top 10 microbe magnets. One major point the COVID-19 pandemic helped drive home is how important it is to wash your hands. Washing your hands is essential to good hygiene and stopping germs from spreading. Washing your hands limits the transfer of bacteria, viruses, and other germs, according to the Mayo Clinic.
New Study: Doing This Can Help Reduce Your Risk of Heart Arrhythmia and Stroke
A recent preliminary study presented at the August 2023 European Society of Cardiology conference in Amsterdam revealed that consistent physical fitness can significantly reduce the risk of stroke and atrial fibrillation (or “AFib,” also commonly referred to as heart arrhythmia). Shih-Hsien Sung, MD, PhD, an Associate Professor at...
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