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by Levent Erdogan Your mother was right when she told you to sit up straight.You may have shrugged her off when she said your posture was bad, but mom was onto something.It turns out that looking like a slouch isn’t the only negative effect of bad posture. It can also cause neck and back pain and a laundry list of other health issues.Stand up straight and take a look at these 5 mistakes that may be hurting your posture:Sitting... 2/13/2025 5:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor How much do we know about our personal health risks? While overall health can vary greatly between people, women are at particular risk for 5 serious health conditions. Luckily, there are proactive steps we can take to reduce our chances of joining their statistics.Women are at particular risk for heart disease, breast cancer, lung disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and complications from diabetes. By being... 1/8/2025 5:00:00 AM
by Nisha Baghadia Inflammation is an integral part of the immune system's response to injury and infection. It is the body's way of telling the immune system not only to heal and repair damaged tissues but also to defend itself against foreign invaders, such as viruses and bacteria. When this happens, chemicals from the body's white blood cells are released into the blood or affected tissues to protect your body from... 3/26/2025 4:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Flu season is in full-force, and it's likely to continue till May. The unfortunate truth is that most people don’t know how to keep their germs to themselves, especially kids. You can wash your hands and disinfect surfaces, but stray viruses can linger in the air, just waiting to be inhaled. Not to mention the germs you bring into your own home after you've been out and about for the day. Fortunately,... 2/12/2025 5:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor If you’ve ever had a bad day and resorted to a bag of chips or a pint of ice cream to feel better at the end of a long day, you’re not alone. There’s just something about junk food that sounds so appealing when you’re frustrated or sad. Nevertheless, too much junk food isn’t healthy and, while sometimes it can make you feel better in the moment, over the long-term it isn’t healthy. Recently, evidence... 2/7/2025 5:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor The popular antibiotic, azithromycin, commonly referred to a "Z-pack," appears to increase the risk of rare, potentially fatal heart rhythms. It is an antibiotic that can treat numerous types of infections and studies have shown that it, and similar antibiotics, can increase arrhythmia and tachycardia risks, which can lead to a heart attack. The risk is highest in people who already suffer from arrhythmia,... 10/30/2024 4:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Approximately 10% of people will experience the excruciating pain associated with a kidney stone at least once in their lives. What’s more, that number is on the rise. In the 2000s, the prevalence rate for kidney stones was 8.8%, compared with 3.8% in the 1970s. If the current trend continues, future generations will develop more kidney stones than generations currently living. But why?One million... 3/3/2025 5:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Most of the insects that find their way into your home are harmless, but the kissing bug isn’t one of them. This nasty bloodsucker can transmit Chagas disease, which can cause chronic, sometimes deadly, infections, and its presence in the United States is increasing. Protect yourself by knowing these facts...Kissing bugs have been documented in 28 U.S. states, the most recent being Delaware. Many doctors... 2/10/2025 5:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, affecting about 11.5% of the adult population. Despite its prevalence, it’s one of the more preventable chronic illnesses, with diet and lifestyle being key factors. What we eat is just as important as the number of calories we consume each day, and a diet that’s more plant-based could cut our heart failure risk by over 40%.A recent... 2/28/2025 5:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor The hygienist can cause a lot of anxiety for some of us. All the scraping, poking and prodding is enough to push almost anyone over the edge. It could be that this is soon to change, though. And that’s got a few of us here at Wellness more than a little excited (and some of us a little terrified, too).Thanks to an army of small robots trips to the dentist may soon get a lot more high-tech. Designed... 12/27/2024 5:00:00 AM
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