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Mental health is connected to physical health in many, sometimes obvious and at other times more hidden ways. But they are connected. Consider: When we get scared, we sweat. When we cry, our blood pressure may change. And these are just the surface, measurable effects. What about being chronically stressed? The long-term effects may be harder to quantify but stress management is one of the first things...
11/19/2020 4:07:06 PM
There’s been a lot of talk recently about strategies to snuff out COVID-19 using herd immunity. The idea seems great, well, in theory. Herd immunity works well against many viruses, but not all. Experts have weighed in on the pros and cons of using it against the pandemic, and the prospects aren’t looking great. Here’s what we know so far. How Herd Immunity Works Herd immunity occurs when enough of...
11/18/2020 6:14:48 PM
COVID-19 has altered so much of our day-to-day lives, we barely blinked at all the candy chutes this Halloween, if we even noticed. Or maybe we did a stay-home Halloween. We've modified our routines, switched to working from home, and learned to help our kids through a Zoom call. And here we are, sliding into the holidays as new lockdowns are being implemented and restrictions tighten again for much...
11/18/2020 8:00:00 AM
Many couples say what broke their relationship was their failure to communicate. They stopped talking to each other and letting one another in on the important parts of their lives. Communication is one of the key foundations of every relationship. It is often a turn-on to your partner if you communicate with them frequently and let them know exactly how you’re feeling.Bedroom TalkOne of the biggest...
11/16/2020 8:00:00 AM
Research has found that between 90 to 100% of long-term, heavy drinkers may have fatty liver disease. FLD condition may be responsible for 44% of liver disease deaths, making it among the most preventable causes of mortality in the United States. But a new therapy may help balance the odds. What Causes Fatty Liver Disease? Doctors diagnose fatty liver disease when fat tissue makes up 5% or more of...
11/16/2020 8:00:00 AM
Many who suffer from both asthma and anxiety can attest to the connection; in some cases, sufferers may find it difficult to tell one from the other. About 34% of people with asthma also have an anxiety disorder. Both can make the lungs feel heavy, but the two together can be an even more difficult challenge.Physical and Emotional Triggers in AsthmaAccording to a study published in Cognitive Therapy...
11/13/2020 8:00:00 AM
Shingles is a painful condition caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It typically occurs after you've had chickenpox (frequently as a child), but until we average 50 years old, the virus may remain inactive inside the body’s cells. When it surfaces, the virus forms a rash and can also trigger a myriad of complications. The worst part? It can come back. Learn how to protect yourself. How Can You Tell...
11/9/2020 7:39:45 PM
Pollution is the price we pay for our industrialized world. And it’s all around us. Inevitable and pervasive. From the smog in our air to the toxic runoff polluting our water, there’s no escaping it anymore. And the health effects can be dire, with air pollution alone believed to contribute to 4.2 million deaths across the world each year. Now, researchers are discovering another deadly side effect,...
11/9/2020 6:56:24 PM
Feet do a lot of work. They bear our entire body weight in many cases and for most of us, they help us get around. This extraordinary level of service that we ask of them can sometimes lead to them being in pain. But the foot is a complex system with a lot of moving parts so pain can seem similarly located but be from very different sources. Knowing what to look for in the type and intensity of pain...
11/5/2020 8:13:58 PM
Chronic inflammation raises our risk of diseases, such as cancer and Alzheimer’s. A new study shows that it’s not just magicians and monks who can use the power of their minds to overcome physical challenges. And a UCLA professor says “mind over matter” may actually succeed in lowering our inflammation levels — without drugs. Understanding Inflammation in the BodyOur defense system senses when a thorn,...
11/5/2020 8:00:00 AM