Directory > Blog

Posts

Wellness Editor
Monitoring the Coronavirus Resurgence
by Wellness Editor
About Me View My Posts
COVID-19 has left many of us feeling worried and uncertain about the future. We’ve watched the statistics, holding our breaths collectively as the numbers change. We’ve crossed our fingers while protests surge and reopenings abound. And now, we can only wait and see whether we’ve set ourselves up for a an even more devastating wave of disease.A look around the world has shown us how dangerous it can... 6/25/2020 7:00:00 AM
Wellness Editor
HIV Awareness on the Decline Among Young Adults
by Wellness Editor
About Me View My Posts
Age could determine how well one is informed about HIV and AIDS. It turns out that the younger you are, the less likely you might be to have all the facts. Declining HIV awareness could be putting countless young people at risk.A recent survey found people in Generation Z and Millennial age groups were dangerously uninformed about HIV. Between 54% and 80% fail to use any form of protection, and roughly... 6/24/2020 7:00:00 AM
Wellness Editor
Could a "Dopamine Fast" Reset Your Brain?
by Wellness Editor
About Me View My Posts
It’s the latest craze among the burned out and overwhelmed, with numerous headlines praising its benefits. The idea behind it seems sound: unplug and take some quiet time to counterbalance all that stimulation and instant gratification we’ve been programmed to seek out. But does a “dopamine fast” really reset your brain? What Is a Dopamine Fast? The “dopamine fast” started in San Francisco and then... 6/24/2020 7:00:00 AM
Wellness Editor
7 Ways Gardening Can Improve Health
by Wellness Editor
About Me View My Posts
Gardening has taken off since the pandemic hit. And the benefits are many and varied. From increasing curb appeal to bringing in healthy produce, this hobby benefits those who practice it in a number of healthy ways. 1. Gardening Helps Lower Blood Pressure The exercise of gardening may help reduce high blood pressure. That's right, we called it exercise. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute... 6/23/2020 7:12:22 PM
Wellness Editor
Can Our Pets Detect Our Illnesses?
by Wellness Editor
About Me View My Posts
With noses far more sensitive than humans, dogs and cats have the potential to smell disease. In some cases, pets have even alerted their owners to the presence of serious health issues like cancer. It seems far-fetched but remember that dogs have been used to sniff out narcotics and explosives. And, it turns out, they've also been trained to detect viruses, cancer, bacteria and more. Both cats and... 6/19/2020 7:01:49 PM
Wellness Editor
The Risks of Over-The-Counter Pain Relievers
by Wellness Editor
About Me View My Posts
Headache? Moderate joint or muscle pain? Who thinks twice about popping an over-the-counter (OTC) pain reliever these days? After all, people take these medications every day without any problems, right? OTC pain relievers can feel heaven-sent when you really need them. And they may be available without a prescription, but that doesn’t mean they’re safe to use all the time. There are risks and few... 6/19/2020 5:49:09 PM
Wellness Editor
Could Drones Be the Future of First Responders?
by Wellness Editor
About Me View My Posts
Drones are proving to be far more than video recording devices and battle bots. Last year, one made headlines for rushing a kidney to an anxiously awaiting transplant recipient and the team of surgeons. Now, researchers are considering the possibility of using drones as first responders. And in the time of pandemics and health worries, this may not be that far off as we all scramble to bring resources... 6/19/2020 7:00:00 AM
Wellness Editor
Reduce Fibromyalgia Pain With Muscle Stimulation Therapy
by Wellness Editor
About Me View My Posts
Although we've come a long way from the days when no one thought it was a real disease, we still have a long way to go in terms of treatment. Fibromyalgia pain is an increasingly common form of chronic pain that can leave those with the disease in a seemingly endless limbo of uncertainty and anguish. Current treatment options are limited, so many people are left struggling to function with the condition.... 6/19/2020 7:00:00 AM
Wellness Editor
Some People Remain Contagious Long After COVID-19 Symptoms
by Wellness Editor
About Me View My Posts
Typically, when we get sick, many of us are careful to stay away from others while we have a fever and symptoms so we don’t spread the illness. But a study has reported that it may be possible to spread the novel coronavirus even after we’ve begun to feel better and are no longer experiencing symptoms. And this could account for the difficulty of containment. How long might you be contagious after... 6/19/2020 7:00:00 AM
Wellness Editor
The Potential Link Between Disinfectants and COPD
by Wellness Editor
About Me View My Posts
Disinfectants are vital to keeping a clean home, especially in the time of a pandemic. But they have a startling downside. For all that they help us to keep surfaces clean and everyone in the household safe, they may be doing damage to our lungs. Disinfectants can contain compounds that irritate and damage them, leading to asthma and even COPD. Women are more susceptible than men, and those who use... 6/19/2020 7:00:00 AM
Wellness.com does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment nor do we verify or endorse any specific business or professional listed on the site. Wellness.com does not verify the accuracy or efficacy of user generated content, reviews, ratings, or any published content on the site. Content, services, and products that appear on the Website are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, and any claims made therein have not been evaluated by the FDA. Use of this website constitutes acceptance of the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.