insert_link Health & Wellness Tips to get rid of the Holiday Bloat Ah, the holidays — it’s the best of times (family fun, falling snow, cozy sweaters) and the worst of times (frostbite, holiday bloat). Bloated bellies can take an extra toll during the winter, when people are spending more time cozied up indoors. It’s the worst time to experience the feeling of internal pressure and physical discomfort that often comes with bloat. Most of us just want a fast hack to […] todayDecember 30, 2019
insert_link Health & Wellness Are Skin Masks all they’re Peeled Up to Be? Skincare masks are all over social media, brightening our screens with enticing, skin-rejuvenating promises and vibrant colors: yellow, orange, green, blue, charcoal gray, brown, white, black, translucent, and even 24-karat gold or disco-ball sparkle. Although face masks are wildly popular, it must be said: There is no significant scientific evidence to support their use. Dermatologists do not consider them medically necessary for healthy, glowing skin. But many skincare enthusiasts find […] todayDecember 26, 2019
insert_link Health & Wellness Nine Ways to Deal with the Holiday Blues The holiday season can trigger depression for a number a reasons. You may not be able to make it home for the holidays, or you may be in a rough financial situation. If you’re going through a difficult time, it can be tough to see others with extra joy in their lives. Seasonal depression is more common than you may think. Approximately 14 percent of Americans experience the “winter blues.” […] todayDecember 25, 2019
insert_link Health & Wellness 10 Tips to Avoid Weight Gain During the Holidays It's that time of year when extra calories lurk around every corner -- frosted cookies at the office, eggnog at your neighbor's, jelly doughnuts for Hanukkah or chocolates in your stocking. All these extras add up, and if you're like most Americans, you'll put on a pound or two by New Year's Day. So what's the harm in a little holiday weight gain, especially if it's just a pound? According […] todayDecember 24, 2019
insert_link Health & Wellness Wood Burning Fires may make your Yuletide Gay, but they make your Lungs Unhealthy Decades ago, Nat King Cole gently crooned about chestnuts roasting on an open fire. But since then, scientists have uncovered some troubling truths about wood smoke. Although the image of a log fire is often associated with the holidays, romance and cozy nights inside shielded from plummeting temperatures, experts say wood-burning appliances are a threat to lung and heart health. They emit harmful air pollutants and fine particles that can […] todayDecember 24, 2019
insert_link Health & Wellness 3 Keys to Healthy Grocery Shopping so you can start Eating Better With the holiday season in full swing, hectic schedules and daily distractions can get in the way of your best "keep healthy" intentions, but eating healthier is a good option that may be easier than it seems. As Hippocrates (the “father” of modern medicine) once said, “Let food be thy medicine, and thy medicine thy food.” We are realizing more and more how much our daily behaviors and our food […] todayDecember 20, 2019
insert_link Health & Wellness Eating Chili Peppers can keep you Heart Healthy Chili peppers aren’t for the faint of heart, but maybe they should be. Scientists in Italy say the spice slashes the mortality rate from heart attack and cerebrovascular disease (which restricts blood flow to the brain and includes strokes and aneurysms). The study, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, included 22,811 Italian men and women, who reported their chili pepper intake over an 8-year period. At the […] todayDecember 19, 2019
insert_link Health & Wellness Spice Up Your Holidays with Heart Healthy Seasonings Many of the flavorings that add a special touch to our favorite holiday foods confer the gift of brain health at the same time. Researchers have discovered that cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, and other spices that we mix into baked goods and savory dishes contain nutrients that sharpen memory, reduce stress, or improve sleep, among other benefits. Delicious and beneficial Your kitchen cabinet contains a number of seasonings that have been […] todayDecember 18, 2019
insert_link Health & Wellness Over 2,000 Americans have already Died from the Flu this Year — Here’s what You Need to Know This year’s flu season has already led to as many as 2,400 deaths — including six children — between Oct. 1 and Nov. 30, according to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In that same time period, the virus has sent 1.2 million people to their doctors and landed up to 29,000 people in the hospital. While the virus is infecting people across the country, according to the CDC it’s […] todayDecember 17, 2019
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