There are many ways to improve your health, such as running regularly, doing yoga every morning, and hitting the bar every night. Yes, drinking alcohol can offer some health benefits, a new global study confirms, as long as you’re the right age and don’t overdo it. What is the right age? Well, apparently it’s 40 or...
By Harry Enten My first memories of bathing were of my mom dragging me into the bathtub kicking and screaming. Those days are long gone, and I'm now a once-a-day-shower kind of guy. Perhaps that's why, as of a few months ago, I got this yucky look on my face upon hearing about people who don't...
By Pam Moore Krystal Salvent was an avid road cyclist — until she found herself lying in a ditch after a driver ran her off the road. That experience prompted the Boulder, Colo., co-leader of Black Girls Do Bike Denver to buy her first gravel bike. Salvent represents the growing community of gravel cyclists, who prefer...
By Atul Vyas There are many organs and systems though not technically part of the digestive system directly impact the function of digestion e.g. Liver, pancreas, and Lymphatic system. The liver is the biggest organ of the body. Its most important function is to screen all one eats, drinks and ingests for toxic material. It neutralizes...
By Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya The beginning of life is discussed at length in ancient Ayurvedic textbooks. Apparently, the question of life's origin was a topic of importance tens of thousands of years ago, before the Vedas were finally put down to print. Several classic texts detail the debate that occurred between Wisemen of different philosophies...
To be labeled “probiotic”, the food item must contain at least a billion CFUs, or colony-forming units, which represent the number of bacteria in each serving. Probiotics can reduce the risk and severity of diarrhea from a number of different causes. Research shows taking probiotics may help improve symptoms of mental health disorders such as...
Cardiorespiratory fitness refers to how well the heart and lungs supply oxygen to the body’s muscles and organs during physical exertion. Good cardiorespiratory fitness has been shown to lower risks for obesity, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, poor mental health, and more. Study participants included 339 teens, ages 13 and 14, who took part for two...
By Adam Barnes Doctors are warning consumers overdosing on vitamin D supplements is possible and can lead to an array of health issues, after treating a man who was hospitalized for eight days. A man who had a variety of health problems, including tuberculosis, an inner ear tumor, meningitis, and chronic sinusitis began experiencing symptoms around...
Whether it’s participating in a summer learning program, going to camp, or joining a new sports team, summer is an exciting time for children to learn, play, and grow through new experiences. However, if your child has not yet received their Covid-19 vaccine, they may not have the chance to enjoy this special time...
