MONDAY, Nov. 23, 2020 (American Heart Association News) — Women are less likely than men to receive CPR from a bystander. But why? The reluctance, new research suggests, may be fueled by worries of being accused of sexual assault or doing physical harm. Knowing people’s secret fears is the first step to dispelling them, experts […]
Some days, it feels like our skin is fighting a losing battle against time, the environment, and even the food we eat. Yes, even simple pleasures like sugar and carbohydrates can contribute to wrinkles, not to mention the dehydrating effects of winter weather. If you’re worried about keeping your complexion looking fresh and hydrated, there’s […]
Scrolling through your phone when you can’t sleep at night, you find yourself on TikTok, watching an endless stream of videos of strangers participating in dance trends and filtered face effects. But among all the renegade-ing and clips of cats making cocktails, you might stumble upon an entire community of people using the app to […]
Wheat germ. Don’t be turned off by the name; germ, in this case, is related to germination and has nothing to do with bacteria or virus germs. Wheat germ is the small part of the wheat kernel that helps the plant grow, which means it’s packed full of nutrients. In fact, according to Bob’s Red […]
Looking on the bright side! Emma Roberts opened up about her “interesting time” being pregnant amid the coronavirus pandemic. Fab in Florals! See Pregnant Emma Roberts Cradling Baby Bump “It’s definitely caused a lot of introspection, but I think it’s been amazing to really sit with myself and really turn inward in a way I […]
Gwyneth Paltrow is impressed with the young woman her teenage daughter, Apple, is becoming — and the Oscar-winning actress naturally has a unique way of describing how pleased she is. Gwyneth Paltrow’s Quotes About Raising Apple and Moses During a virtual appearance at the Adobe MAX conference on Wednesday, October 21, Paltrow was asked about […]
For those of us who insist on seeing the glass half full, even when the miserable brigade point out that it’s also half empty, COVID-19 poses particular challenges. In regular times, our relentless optimism wins us friends and provides us with a host of benefits including higher levels of wellbeing, increased resilience and better health. […]
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects more than 70,000 children in the United States and the prevalence is rising. In fact, 25% of the 3.1 million individuals with IBD present before 21 years of age. There is no cure for IBD, and treatment often includes medication to block a molecule that causes inflammation in the intestines […]
If you ask most women about how their male relatives, partners and friends respond to being sick, they’ll often tell you with an accompanying eye roll, “He’s such a baby.” “He’s extra whiny.” Or “he exaggerates so much.” But there may be a biological explanation for this behavior. Dubbed the “man flu,” this phenomenon has […]
Athletes understand that there are two very different approaches that can be taken when training their bodies. For example, lifting heavy weights is a great way to achieve maximum strength. In contrast, low-load high-repetition training is ideal for developing the stamina required for endurance sports. Remarkably, our immune system can be trained in a somewhat […]
