A, B, C, D — or none of the above? Welcome to January, also known as resolution season, or cough and sniffle season — surely there’s no better time to dust off the bottle of multivitamins at the back of your medicine chest. Not so fast, according to the experts. While there’s no substitute for a balanced … Read more
Catch a flight — not a cold. Some 115 million Americans are expected to travel 50 miles or more from home for the holidays, which means airports, planes, bus terminals, hotels, and trains will be packed with people — and germs. Before boarding your plane or packing your car, you should take certain precautions to stay healthy during your … Read more
Another plant bites the dust. The plant experts behind the popular social media account Root Growings recently shared a video about indoor plants that can help reduce dust in your home. “Discover three houseplants that combat dust in your home,” read the caption on the video with 2.1 million views. “Improve air quality and reduce … Read more
As the weather transitions from warm to chilly to downright cold, you may notice that you feel a bit achier — and medical evidence suggests it’s more that it’s more than just a feeling of the winter blues. Doctors shared insights into why and how the cold weather affects your body — and what you can do … Read more
Life expectancy for Americans has dropped to the lowest levels in nearly three decades, according to a prominent global report. With a middling current average of 76.4 years, the United States has now been eclipsed by nearly every other developed nation, according to recent data from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The … Read more
Dentists are finally settling the age-old debate over the best time to brush your teeth after waking up. In the question of before or after breakfast, one smile expert believes brushing post-coffee and food is the best way. “Brushing your teeth after breakfast is considered beneficial for oral health because it helps protect your teeth … Read more
These are the worst cities to live in when you’re in your 20s — where does yours fall? A TikToker’s unofficial ranking of cities he hates has drummed up controversy after his recent video named Nashville as the worst place to live as a 20-something. “As someone who’s lived in almost every major US city in … Read more
Sweat dreams are made of this. Two sleep health experts from the University of South Australia are sharing what causes people to sweat in their sleep and how to combat those dreaded “night sweats.” “Many conditions and factors can trigger night sweats by changing the body’s tightly regulated temperature set point, at which the body … Read more
It’s all downhill from here. Colorado is tops in a study from Lighthouse Dental Centre that ranks all 50 states on overall health and well-being using several data points from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The research, conducted over the summer, considers air quality, obesity rates, physical activity, health conditions, sleeping patterns, smoking and drinking … Read more
When it rains, it pours … microplastics, that is. Researchers in Japan have discovered nine kinds of polymers and one rubber floating among the clouds — a worrying sign for the climate. Intrepid teams of scientists climbed Mount Fuji and Mount Oyama to collect water from the foggy mist that veils the mountain tops. Their … Read more