Your cute, cuddly pets are capable of passing more than 70 human diseases to you by way of scratches, bites, and bodily fluid contact (saliva, feces, urine, etc.). A study conducted by Ohio State University in Columbus reviewed over 300 articles regarding infections that were transmitted to humans by companion animals. Lead author Dr. Jason […]
Researchers have been wondering if contracting respiratory illnesses like the common cold can lead to a person developing a chronic lung disease. In a study from Washington University, St. Louis, found that immune cells that are sent to the lungs to fight infection can accumulate and cause inflammatory problems. Eventually, this inflammation can lead to […]
For so many people, chronic illness is a daily fact of life. Usually, these chronic illnesses mean frequent painful flare-ups that are worse than most healthy people can begin to imagine. Depending on the illness in question, most flare-ups can last from hours to days, and some even weeks. Then begins the process of trying […]
Between work, wrangling a toddler, and maintaining some semblance of order in my home, I’ve often struggled with getting myself to bed on time. However, each time I forsake sleep for something “more important” I feel I need to do, my mind and body suffers! Through the years, I’ve learned how absolutely crucial sleep — […]
A strong and healthy heart is key to a vibrant and active life, especially as we age. Regular exercise plays a pivotal role in maintaining heart health, improving overall well-being, and reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. For older adults, incorporating a variety of heart-friendly exercises into your weekly routine can make a significant difference. […]
Many of us already know and love turmeric: the delicious yellow spice best-known for its starring role in curries. Not only has it been embraced by multiple Eastern traditions for its medicinal properties for thousands of years, there is also a large body of research supporting its many health benefits. Now, researchers have found that […]
One of the most powerful ways to influence those around you is by becoming the change you want to see in the world. This is especially true with regards to children because they look up to adults as role models, so be a positive one. If family and friends actually see you making changes in […]
No wonder you always liked playing outside when you were a kid. Studies show that connecting with nature makes you feel alive, energized, and happy. A series of studies on nature’s vitalizing effect was conducted back in 2009 by researchers from the University of Rochester, in collaboration with McGill University in Canada, Virginia Commonwealth University, […]
As technology advances, the ways we communicate advance with it. Naturally, that communication advancement begins to encompass more and more areas of our lives. This time the advancement involves communication about our health care. The results of a national survey conducted by Johns Hopkins University’s Bloomberg School of Public Health found that patients want more […]
One in five Americans will face skin cancer, but help may come from a simple supplement. A new study of more than 33,000 U.S. veterans links vitamin B3 to a 14% lower risk of skin cancer overall and an even bigger drop after a first diagnosis. Learn who benefits most, how it likely works, and how to use it safely alongside sunscreen and other sun-smart habits.
