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by Wellness Editor When it comes to masking for COVID-19, many of us have gotten used to the idea of covering up to protect other people from our germs. We want to be good people who care about others so we wear masks to protect them. There are whole PSAs built on "protecting grandma." And it's true that they do protect others. Masks can catch many of the vapor particles we breathe out or at least reduce how far we eject... 1/15/2021 8:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor How much of an influence over us do our friends really have? In some cases, they might influence our weight (through food choices and even through shared activities), or they might influence our ambition. Maybe you had a friend go do something extraordinary and you think hey, maybe I should go back to school and try to reach a little higher, too. So we already know that our friends have an influence... 1/15/2021 8:00:00 AM
by Doug Noll Here’s a secret to extending your life: Don’t argue or fight with your spouse, children, or friends. A number of research studies establish that your relationships are as important as your diet and your exercise for extending your life. Every time you argue with your kids, you are traumatizing them and shortening your own life.Researchers found that stresses related to excess demands, conflicts, and... 1/13/2021 8:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Bitters are something most of us leave to the bartenders. A little dash makes that cocktail just right. But bitters have long had a strong connection to human health. And one in particular, which may seem like it's found behind the bar, actually isn't. We were curious about this little unheard of gem, and how it might benefit health. Swedish Bitters Swedish bitters, also sometimes called Swedish tincture,... 1/5/2021 8:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor In 2018, more than 1.7 million people received a cancer diagnosis, and about 600,000 of them are expected to succumb to their disease despite treatment. As new advanced treatments are developed, however, the number of people who die from cancer is expected to decline just as it has over the past few decades. An innovative treatment involving nanomedicine may soon be one of the reasons why more and... 1/4/2021 6:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Whether it's restaurant leftovers or holiday feast leftovers, or just the desire to overcook a meal so you have less to cook the next day, a surprising number of us eat leftovers multiple times per week. But improperly cooked leftovers can be a serious source of illness. So let’s take a look at the best ways to prepare leftover foods safely so we can enjoy them again. And while we're at it, we'll cover... 12/18/2020 8:00:00 AM
by Deva Joy Gouss There is no way out of grief. All you can do is experience it as it arises with more or less intensity. Some people refer to this as riding the waves of grief. You cannot always anticipate when a big wave of grief will be triggered.It’s important not to fight the grief or make yourself wrong for it in any shape or form. Longing, sadness, despair, anger, emptiness, disorientation, heartache and more... 12/7/2020 8:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Fainting is not only frightening, but it can cause bodily injury and there's always a concern that it may be related to more serious conditions. So there's already enough to worry about. But there are those who faint frequently for a variety of reasons. And controlling fainting is imperative to preventing other injuries for this reason. Well, a new treatment identified by the European Society of Cardiology... 12/7/2020 8:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor We have so much to learn about the ways we use vitamins. We know that vitamin D helps our bones absorb calcium, but this vital nutrient is important for more than just bone health. It also plays a role in the immune system, controlling a few different factors—including some that could influence how sick someone gets if they catch COVID-19. Check this out. COVID-19 as Winter Approaches Viruses might... 12/7/2020 8:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Allergies can make breathing difficult, so it’s safe to assume they might make upper respiratory infections even more severe. But if that's the case then why is it that allergy sufferers appear even less likely to experience extreme COVID-19 symptoms? The answer could be as simple as it is surprising.Effects of Allergies on the BodyAllergies are the result of mistakes the immune system makes, flagging... 11/25/2020 8:00:00 AM
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