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Millions of people have trouble getting their day started without that first cup of coffee. There’s nothing like the smell of coffee to awaken the senses first thing in the morning. As it turns out, coffee might do more for you than just get you up and moving. In fact, according to recent studies, it’s possible that the health benefits may actually prolong your life.Studies in Favor of CoffeeThe Multiethnic...
2/18/2025 5:00:00 AM
With so many viruses like the cold and flu and still the coronavirus making its way through so many households, calling in sick is increasingly common. But with a paycheck and career on the line, many people are uncertain when to call in sick or if they should just ride it out. We've got you. Stay Home If You’re Contagious Experiencing a headache, body aches, cough, sneezing, vomiting, fever or sweats?...
2/17/2025 5:00:00 AM
Shingles is a condition that causes a painful, blistering rash, hitting roughly 1 million people each year in the U.S. It is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox, the varicella zoster virus. After chickenpox, the virus goes dormant but still remains in your body; as a result, about 10% of those who have had chickenpox will develop shingles. It can cause a number of symptoms, often leading...
2/14/2025 5:00:00 AM
How safe is smartphone use? The official stance is shaky at best. So we set out to find out. Primarily because we all use them these days, and we don't want to be exposed to excess radiation. We’ve gathered the latest research on the amount of radiation — and what it could be doing to our health. The results are more than a little surprising.The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) has limits on...
2/14/2025 5:00:00 AM
Ever feel more inclined to veg out on the sofa than hit the gym? If so, you’re not alone. What’s more, "laziness" might be a perfectly normal part of being human — it may be in our biology.Our ancestors likely had to spend a good part of their days foraging and hunting for food, so they became programmed to rest whenever they could to save energy. That programming appears to persist in modern humans....
2/14/2025 5:00:00 AM
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
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
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
Like the villains in old-fashioned westerns, cholesterol tends to get viewed as one of our body’s bad guys. But cholesterol plays a vital role in keeping our bodies functioning properly. So it's important to view it with balance. We need to keep it within optimal levels, but not view it as evil or bad because it's important to our wellbeing. Let’s take a closer look at the role cholesterol plays in...
2/7/2025 5:00:00 AM
Hair coloring subjects a person to many dangerous chemicals. There’s not much agreement over the potential risks common hair dyes can pose, but many experts do warn that people should use them with caution. A recent breakthrough, however, could make coloring hair much less risky by using a synthetic form of a chemical our bodies already make. The Problem With Traditional Hair Dye According to the...
2/7/2025 5:00:00 AM
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