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6 Workouts You Can Do With Your Dog, from Pet Experts
Think of it as the most adorable way to get into beast mode: These pup-partnered exercises from a dog-training expert take exercise with your dog beyond your beloved walk. When it comes to getting physical, there’s no better cheerleader than your dog. If your favorite part of the day is a walk in the neighborhood with furry bestie, you already know pets are great for getting you moving (and helping you decompress).
9 Questions Every Lesbian or Bisexual Woman Should Ask Their Doctor, Say Experts
Lesbian and bisexual women face unique realities in healthcare and therefore can be more vulnerable to certain medical conditions. Here's how experts say you can navigate the system to optimize your wellness. Many queer women are facing a healthcare crisis. Marianne Snyder, PhD, MSN, RN published a review of studies...
These Are the 5 Worst Causes of Gut Inflammation, Says New Study
A new study identifying risk factors of inflammatory bowel disease in pediatrics prompts a closer look at the biggest causes of gut inflammation in adults, too. No doubt, inflammation is a hot topic. It seems no matter where you turn within the health and wellness arena, inflammation has a seat at the table. Driven primarily from an increased understanding of the role that inflammation plays in the onset and progression of a number of diseases like Alzheimer’s and cancer, countless studies are now aimed at identifying the primary risk factors and causes of inflammation. One of the predominant areas of those studies has been in the area of gut inflammation.
Country Artist Brandy Clark on How Much LGBTQ Representation Means for Mental Health
If you haven’t heard of Brandy Clark, chances are you’ve heard her music. For almost two decades, the 47-year-old has been working as a singer-songwriter, writing hits for country artists such as Sheryl Crow, Miranda Lambert, Darius Rucker, Kacey Musgraves and many more. For the past 10 years,...
12 Bad Breath Causes from Sneaky Medical Problems, According to a Doctor
You know it's time to freshen up when your breath is getting on your own nerves. A dentist reveals under-the-radar causes of bad breath. You brush every morning and night, floss once a day, and chew a stick of mint gum every now and then and even use a water flosser—so why does your breath still bug you (or draw comments from someone who loves you)? If you’re having persistent issues with bad breath, there may be an underlying health issue behind the problem.
These Are the 6 Best Foods for People Trying to Get Pregnant, Say Experts
"Dietary changes should always be the first place any couple should start," says one hormone health expert. Here are the absolute best fertility diet foods when you're optimizing your habits in hopes to get pregnant. When you have your heart set on getting pregnant, just about any lifestyle tweak is...
11 Questions Every Transgender Person Should Ask Their Doctor, Say Experts
Data suggest many doctors are undereducated about transgender people's wellness. LGBTQ+ experts say knowing this list of questions can help ensure you get the care you need. Ryan Sultan, MD, is a Columbia University professor and psychiatrist who specializes in working with the LGBTQ+ community—and he’s seen firsthand how alienated transgender people often feel by the healthcare system.
This Harmonious Hobby Could Reduce Your Dementia Risk, Says New Study
Concert season is a fun reminder of how hearing music can make you feel young. Now a new study offers inspiring evidence that it’s also never too late to try your own hand at musical performance. April 2023 research from the University of Geneva (UNIGE), HES-SO Geneva, and EPFL presents compelling evidence of the profound influence of music—both in practice and appreciation—on maintaining brain health, especially for older adults.
Cold Plunging at This Time of Day May Help You Lose Weight, New Study Says
If you’ve been following wellness trends, you’ve probably heard of cold water therapy. Also called “cold plunging,” this chilly choice has become increasingly popular among athletes seeking enhanced post-workout recovery to everyday individuals looking for non-pharmacologic relief from symptoms of depression, joint pain and inflammation. It seems clear that cold plunging offers a compelling health approach.
Cybersecurity Experts’ 9 Best Ways to Keep Your Health Data Private
Healthcare data breaches can have worse consequences than you might imagine. Here's how security experts say you can protect your health data—this includes choices you make on social media. Data breaches are becoming more common—and new reports show the healthcare sector is getting hit especially hard. In 2022, an...
Can Dogs Eat Watermelon? Here’s the Juicy Verdict, from Veterinarians
That moment when you bite into the perfect slice of watermelon. If your dog is looking on longingly at your fruit from nearby, is it safe to slip them a nibble?. Melon isn’t typically considered a dog treat in the classic sense, like a bite of turkey lunchmeat or a morsel of cheese might be. But is watermelon safe for your pup to try? Two veterinarians shared the scoop on whether dogs can eat watermelon, including how much watermelon a canine can eat before it gives you paws. (We had to.)
This Is What an Orthopedic Doctor First Notices About You
The doctors who address your musculoskeletal system—including those achy joints—have a unique lens on the human body. Here's what catches their eye first. Orthopedic doctors are trained to spot tell-tale signs of bone and joint issues that, if you’re a patient, you may have been living with so long that you don’t even notice them anymore. Starting from the way you walk from the waiting room to the exam room, orthopedic doctors know the smallest details could be indicators of your orthopedic health.
I Ate Pizza Every Day for a Week—Here’s What Happened
Like so much else that’s transpired this summer, my challenge to eat pizza every day for a week all started with the Eras Tour. In December, my best friend had texted to tell me her 13-year-old had been “boosted” for the chance to score two tickets to the MetLife Stadium show in New Jersey. Her husband would accompany her daughter, so we two agreed to meet in New York City over Memorial Day weekend for some girl time.
Can Dogs Eat Apples? Here’s the Answer Multiple Veterinarians Give
An apple a day might keep your doctor away—but if you’re a pet parent, you’ve probably heard that it’s typically not great for your pet’s health when you share the food we humans eat with your pup. With multiple sources suggesting that the pandemic led to the highest rates of pet ownership in U.S. history, millions of Americans have studied up—or learned the hard way—about the foods that are real no-no’s for dogs. For example, searches for Can Dogs Eat Avocado? suggest pet owners are curious whether the healthiest foods for us are also healthy for our fur babes.
Here’s What Happens If You Don’t Change Your Socks, According to a Doctor
You missed laundry day and you’re down to one clean sock—yes, just one unmatched, lonely foot covering. We’ve all been there, right? (Except me Mom, if you’re reading this.) So will you go commando inside your shoes? Or…maybe put your dirty socks back on? (We don’t judge.) Or maybe you never took your dirty socks off for, well, you can’t remember how long. They’re just socks, not dirty undies, after all. What could go wrong?
Why Jordana Brewster Needed Physical Therapy After ‘Fast X’ Wrapped—and How She Still Honors Paul Walker
Jordana Brewster is one of those faces you somehow instantly recognize—even if you’ve never seen any of the Fast & The Furious movies, where as Mia Toretto she’s shown off her action chops as one of the only original stars since the 2001 launch of the franchise.
This Is What a Cosmetic Surgeon First Notices About You
Most cosmetic surgeons aren't scouring your appearance for flaws—but they do notice these 12 points at first glance that can help you have more confidence. There’s a longstanding stigma that cosmetic surgery is all about vanity and perfectionism, often overlooking the potential mental health benefits of working with a skilled cosmetic surgeon. While plastic surgery is not a fix for psychological matters, some research—like a 2022 Iranian study—has shown that in some cases, cosmetic surgery can improve self-esteem and body image. That’s most likely your surgeon’s ultimate goal—not perfection.
Major Effects a Data Breach Has on Your Health
We’re in the midst of a “scamdemic,” says the Identity Theft Resource Center. According to the US-based non-profit, there were 422.1 million victims of data breaches in 2022, an increase of 41.5% from 2021. While you hear news of cyberattacks in the media regularly, there’s not enough...
Over 50? Using the Internet for This Long Each Day Could Reduce Dementia Risk, Says New Study
Imagine if your routine social media scrolling, indulging in a bit of online retail therapy, or catching up on the latest headlines could be a secret weapon helping you fend off dementia. It might sound far-fetched, but an innovative study recently published May 2023 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society asserts that digital habits could profoundly impact your long-term cognitive health.
This Nightly Habit Could Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease, Says New Study
It might seem like there are two kinds of people in the world: The ones who fall asleep with zero effort, and the ones who take more time to wind down. There’s more at stake than sweet dreams and daytime grogginess when the process of hitting the hay feels a little unpredictable night-to-night.
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