August 13, 2024 by Ernie Mundell Eating a healthy diet that dampens inflammation in the body could lower your odds for dementia, especially if you already have heart risk factors, a new Swedish study shows. So-called anti-inflammatory diets focus on foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fish and beans and include heart-healthy regimens such as...
August 13, 2024 by Avery Newmark, Atlanta Journal-Constitution gutCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The wellness industry has brought gut health to the forefront, and for good reason. Our digestive system’s condition affects various aspects of our well-being, from mood to skin health. While bloating is a well-known sign of gut inflammation, other indicators can be subtle...
Health A new report found that pesticides “penetrate the peel layer” in fruits like apples By Cara Lynn Shultz Published on August 9, 2024 04:43PM EDT Stock image of someone washing an apple. Photo: GettyWashing fruit before eating doesn’t remove pesticides — and the only way to avoid ingesting the chemicals is by peeling the...
August 12, 2024 by Dennis Thompson TikTok craze ‘Extra hard’ gum won’t chisel your jawline. it might even hurt you“Extra-hard” chewing gum is being touted on social media as a means of developing a chiseled jawline. This sort of gum is promoted as a gym for “facial fitness,” toning and tightening the muscles around the...
Written by Tracy Norfleet, MD, MBA, FACP, ABOM | Reviewed by Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPHPublished on June 10, 2024 Key takeaways: Vitamin B12 is an essential vitamin that your body needs to function properly. You can get enough vitamin B12 from either food or supplements, like vitamin B12 shots.People with a BMI over 30 can...
AUGUST 12TH, 2024POSTED BY TUFTS UNIVERSITY (Credit: Getty Images) TAGS : GUM, DISEASE, TEETHUNIVERSITY : TUFTS UNIVERSITY Gummy supplements can create a sticky situation for your oral health, experts warn. Whether in the grocery aisle, at the pharmacy, or at a dispensary, little gummy treats containing vitamins, supplements, or THC have become ubiquitous. But do...
Written by Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP | Analysis by Katie E. Golden, MDPublished on February 27, 2024 Key takeaways: Early signs of dyslexia can be seen before kindergarten. Some examples include trouble remembering nursery songs, trouble naming things, and speech delay.Testing for dyslexia can involve screening children as young as age 4 to see if...
Written by Joanna Foley, RD | Reviewed by Farzon A. Nahvi, MDUpdated on June 20, 2024 Key takeaways: Because arthritis is an inflammatory condition, eating foods that promote inflammation may make symptoms worse.Some of the foods thought to be the worst for arthritis include fried foods, foods high in added sugar, and foods high in...
August 12, 2024 by Hunter Boyce, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain“Star Wars” actor Daisy Ridley has been diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder that can come with serious consequences: heart failure, stroke and thinning bones, just to name a few. With more than 3.3 million Americans affected by the disease, she’s hardly alone. The...
By Rebecca Whittaker For Mailonline Published: 06:36 EDT, 12 August 2024 | Updated: 08:11 EDT, 12 August 2024 A horrifying video of a woman whose heart and lungs stopped working shows the stark reality of lupus, the incurable disease that hit Selena Gomez and Lady Gaga. Melisa Woolery, 31, was diagnosed with the incurable condition...
