Exercising before breakfast burns more fat, study claims
By Chara A health-related debate continues. Many exercise experts claim that exercising before breakfast burns more fat. Others claim the opposite. A study published Oct. 18 will likely contribute to the debate. The study claims that people who exercise before breakfast burn more fat than those who eat breakfast before they work out. Conducted over […]
CDC has breakthrough in investigating vaping-related lung injuries
By Chara Federal health officials have identified vitamin E acetate in the lung fluids of 29 of the more than 2,000 people sickened in the outbreak of dangerous vaping-related lung injuries, which also has resulted in 39 deaths, National Public Radio and other media outlets recently reported. According to the Washington Post, the findings are […]
How to have a “dry January”
By Chara After the excesses of the holiday season, many people are choosing to take the month off from drinking. Data from a recent YouGov poll showed that 14% of respondents will have a “dry January.” The potential benefits for those people are many, including better sleep cycles, better body hydration and a reduction in […]
How to prevent the flu when you travel
Commentary by Chara Flu season, unfortunately, is here. Often, people get the flu when they travel. So if you are traveling and want to avoid getting sick, try the following tips: *Avoid contact with shared items: Flu viruses spread by contact. If you travel, take an antibacterial gel with you to clean your hands, particularly […]
Put Some Stoke In Your Stocking
The holidays can be a stressful time. From family events or planning your own gathering to finding the perfect gift for your loved ones, it seems like there is never enough time. This year, instead of going from store to store scouring for inspiration and slowly checking off your gift list, consider these ideas from […]
Sitting around during Christmas could be unhealthy, research shows
By Chara If you plan to take some days off work for Christmas and New Year’s, you might want to plan on exercising, rather than sitting in front of your TV set all day. A study conducted by the University of Liverpool in England revealed that the fat levels around human muscle increase when a […]
6 Tips On Balancing Your Family, Career, And Your Anxieties
By Stan Popovich It can be difficult for adults to have to take care of their families and manage their careers at the same time. This can cause a lot of stress and anxiety for many people. As a result, here are six work life balance tips on how to take care of your family […]
How to deal with the winter blues
Commentary by Chara The flu and colds are not the only illnesses that can strike during wintertime. Sometimes, cold weather affects people’s mental health. They might not feel motivated to do activities they once enjoyed or have a lack of energy. Those behavioral changes might be linked to the seasonal affective disorder better known as […]
How to deal with the winter blues
Commentary by Chara The flu and colds are not the only illnesses that can strike during wintertime. Sometimes, cold weather affects people’s mental health. They might not feel motivated to do activities they once enjoyed or have a lack of energy. Those behavioral changes might be linked to the seasonal affective disorder better known […]
People are misusing antibiotics, study claims
By Chara If you take non-prescription antibiotics to treat fevers or respiratory infections, you might be doing yourself more harm than good. According to a recent study published by the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, the misuse of non-prescribed antibiotics increases the risk for drug and antimicrobial resistance. The incorrect use of antibiotics helps bacteria […]