Physical fitness may help prevent depression, anxiety
Although exercise can improve mental health, little is known about whether physical fitness can reduce the risk of developing mental health conditions. View original article Contributor:
Month: August 2019
After Troubling Lead Tests, Newark Offers Residents Bottled Water
Federal officials warned that home filters provided by the city were not enough. View original article Contributor:
Cream and gel used for tattoos and hemorrhoids recalled for microbial contamination
Topical creams and gels meant to take some of the pain out of tattoos, hemorrhoids and some of the itching out of bedsores have been recalled after the FDA says … Click to Continue » View original article Contributor:
Vaginal Steaming Treatment Leaves Woman With Second-Degree Burns – Interesting Engineering
Vaginal Steaming Treatment Leaves Woman With Second-Degree Burns Interesting Engineering Yoni steaming is part of a growing trend for vaginal health. However, the doctors who published this report are convinced it is not healthy. >View original article Contributor:
Pimple scab remedies
When pimples form, people may pick or pop them, which might cause a scab to form. Protecting the area from further irritation, as well as practicing good skin hygiene, can help scabs heal. Learn more here. View original article Contributor:
Plant based diet may reduce cardiovascular death risk by 32%
More plant based foods and fewer animal products may be the key to optimal heart health and lowering the risk of heart attacks or strokes. View original article Contributor:
What to know about natural sweeteners
Stevia, monk fruit, and erythritol are suitable natural sweeteners for people with diabetes and people following a ketogenic diet. Learn more here. View original article Contributor:
‘My entire scalp was on fire’: A doctor repeatedly insisted she had a tension headache. Something more serious was going on.
A woman’s persistence — and new doctors — found the real source of her strange pain. View original article Contributor: Sandra G. Boodman
Anxiety complicates life for dementia patients — and their caregivers
About 80 percent of people with the mental disorder experience angst and agitation. My mom is one of them. View original article Contributor: Mary-Ellen Deily
Helpful CDC tips on how best to avoid food poisonings
The agency’s Web page is packed with info about the ailment: what causes it, how to tell if you’ve got it and how to prevent it. View original article Contributor: Erin Blakemore