Is It Bad To Drink Coffee When You’re Sick? Here’s What Experts Really Think
visualspace via Getty Images Coffee disrupts your sleep, which is not helpful for someone fighting a cold or flu. A warm beverage is often considered a remedy for a respiratory illness like a cold or the flu. In fact, studies show that hot drinks can help temporarily relieve symptoms like runny noses and sore throats. […]
Is It Bad To Drink Coffee When You’re Sick? Here’s What Experts Really Think
visualspace via Getty Images Coffee disrupts your sleep, which is not helpful for someone fighting a cold or flu. A warm beverage is often considered a remedy for a respiratory illness like a cold or the flu. In fact, studies show that hot drinks can help temporarily relieve symptoms like runny noses and sore throats. […]
‘Forever Chemicals’ Are Everywhere, But These Are The Most Common Sources
LeoPatrizi via Getty Images Synthetic chemicals like PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” are in takeout containers, furniture and more — and research suggests they may cause serious health problems. Experts share what you can do to protect yourself. Forever chemicals are all around us. Most people ingest or inhale these synthetic chemicals, which include […]
Want To Live Longer? Follow This Advice From People In ‘Blue Zones’
Fly View Productions via Getty Images A new Netflix docuseries highlights lifestyle choices in parts of the world where people are known for living longer and healthier lives. On Aug. 30, Netflix premiered a four-episode docuseries about the secrets of living a longer, healthier life. Specifically, the docuseries details five regions where people have the […]
5 Things Doctors Never, Ever Do During Cold And Flu Season
Edwin Tan via Getty Images There are a few habits you should avoid if you don’t want to get sick this year. Cold and flu season is approaching. As the months get colder and folks are indoors more often, these respiratory illnesses often spread in close quarters. Flu activity begins to increase in October and […]
This May Be The Best Temperature Range For Sleep, According To A Study
miniseries via Getty Images While colder temperatures are generally recommended for sleeping, a new study found that older adults may do better in warmer temperatures. Feeling rested and ready for the day is the goal every morning, but how often it happens is another thing entirely. Many things can impact just how well (or not) […]
The Healthy Cottage Cheese Hacks That Nutritionists Say Are Actually Worth Trying
Photo by Cathy Scola via Getty Images Cottage cheese cookie dough? Say it isn’t so. Cottage cheese has emerged from ignominy to become the trending star of social media, and it’s not a bad thing. Pureed to make high-protein “ice cream,” cookie dough and queso, good old cottage cheese is suddenly hot. But are these […]
Here’s Exactly When You Should Get Your COVID, Flu And RSV Shots
Jasmin Merdan via Getty Images “The most important thing right now, I would say is to make a plan. We know that people who have a plan to get there [and] get a vaccination are much more likely to get it than people who intend to get it but don’t make a plan,” said Dr. […]
Can COVID Cause Hearing Loss? Here’s What Doctors See In Patients.
Photographer, Basak Gurbuz Derman via Getty Images Researchers have been looking into the link between COVID-19 and hearing loss. Nearly four years since COVID-19 first made headlines, we now know that the disease is not just a respiratory problem. Non-breathing-related issues like joint pain, fatigue and even rashes are all documented COVID-19 symptoms. But one […]
If You’re Not Washing Your Bras This Often, Things Can Go South … In Many Ways
Photoevent via Getty Images Although not a visible part of an outfit, a bra helps smooth out your look while also supporting your skin and tissue in a way that can prevent back problems. You’d think that such an important undergarment would be treated with reverence, but most of us just whip it onto a […]