… traction – and health experts say it’s incredibly risky, especially for teenagers and children.“Anytime you’re breaking the skin there’s a chance of infection or risk of blood-borne illness,” says infectious disease …
… anyone ask – how do we stop this madness?!Here are some ways to increase your odds of beating the crud and to help protect yourself and others.Soap, water, repeatThe spreading of any sort of …
… that while you should be sleeping, it’s a problem. That’s called revenge bedtime procrastination. And breaking the habit can make a big difference for your health and happiness.What is revenge bedtime procrastination …
… for good reason. The calcium it contains helps build strong bones and teeth while keeping your heart beating, blood clotting and muscles and nerves functioning.But in recent years, a small but growing number of …
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… greater risk of getting hurt.The evidence is clear, reports the American Academy of Pediatrics: Kids are breaking down and burning out from the “professionalization” of youth sports, a trend with long-term health consequences …
… digest food, we spoke with gastroenterologist Christine Lee, MD.What is digestion?“Digestion is the process of breaking food down into the nutrients your body can use. It starts at your mouth and finishes at …
… bloating?The last meal you ate is sitting deep inside of your belly right now, churning and breaking down in a soup of acid and enzymes. It’s a digestive process that typically moves things …
… it may feel like your heart’s missing beats, the opposite is true: Your heart is actually beating more than usual.“PVCs and PACs are irregular cardiac rhythms in which a normal beat is followed …
The internet is filled with misleading information and the buzzwords “cough CPR” are no different.The idea of cough CPR has been circulating the web for a few years now and has a slew of …
Nobody wants to flash a set of pearly yellows when they smile. But as you age, it’s natural for your once-gleaming grin to begin looking a little bit dingy as years of eating …
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