Recipe for a healthy, happy life
There are no magic pills or secret elixirs to create a healthy, happy life. There are mainly just small decisions we make every day. Maintain a schedule….
Category: Health & Fitness
Gums bleeding? Do this.
If your gums bleed, be sure to brush and floss twice a day. It could be a sign of gingivitis. However, a new study published in Nutrition Reviews suggests…
Good investment: dental care
If you visit your dentist on a regular basis, you are doing yourself a favor in four ways. First, you are saving your teeth so you can chew properly,…
Handle hamburger correctly
When meat is ground, much more of it is exposed to harmful bacteria. That’s one reason to cook hamburger thoroughly. Don’t depend on appearance. A patty…
Muscle aches? Arthritis? Try this new topical pain reliever
Muscle aches? Try this new topical pain reliever The FDA has approved a new over-the-counter topical gel for pain in muscles from arthritis or muscle…
Smart watches could help detect heart attack, study finds
A small study from Italy is the first proof of concept that a smart watch could detect heart attack like a traditional ECG, or electrocardiogram. But…
Leg pain could be a wake-up call for your cardiovascular health
Everyone gets a charley horse now and again while walking. But what if you experience a painful cramping sensation more often than normal, or even every…
High-tech mental health care: Is there an app for that?
Nearly one in five American adults lives with a mental illness–about 51.5 million people in 2019, according to the National Institutes of Mental Health….
Vitamin D deficiency linked to COVID-19 complications
Vitamin D deficiency linked to severe COVID-19 complications Among the buzz in COVID-19 talk: vitamin D levels as a potential indicator of who’s at risk…
Study: Gum disease affects whole body
Healthy gums make a healthy mouth, but diseased gums may create an unhealthy body, according to a new study. According to researchers at the University of…