This 1 Hobby Is Great For An Aging Brain, According To A New Study
Flashpop via Getty Images Want to protect your brain as you age? Pick up an instrument. If you’re looking to bolster your cognitive abilities and keep your mind sharp throughout your lifetime, you may want to pick up a musical instrument. A recent study published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry found that playing […]
I’m A Colorectal Cancer Doctor. Here Are 5 Things I’d Never Do.
SDI Productions via Getty Images An oncologist for gastrointestinal cancers told HuffPost which behaviors can lead to colon cancer risk, and the signs you should look for. Colorectal cancer is the third-most common type of cancer around the world. In the earlier stages, it can be tough to catch. The symptoms, like diarrhea, abdominal pain […]
6 Common Phrases You May Not Realize Are Actually Fat-Shaming
Carol Yepes via Getty Images Referring to certain foods as “bad” or saying that you “feel fat” are just two examples of common fat-shaming words in our society. As a general rule, phrases that offend groups of people are off limits in any respectful and caring group of people. Words that bring down folks in […]
The TikTok Trend That Dentists Are Begging People To Stop Doing At Home
Ittipol Nampochai / EyeEm via Getty Images Teeth scaling, also known as dental scaling, takes things to the next level in terms of tackling plaque buildup. It’s an in-office dental procedure that uses sharp instruments (which are best used by professionals) and careful attention to detail to remove plaque, as seen here (beware, it’s not […]
Neurologists Share The 1 Food They Avoid To Keep Their Brains Sharp
Iryna Veklich via Getty Images You might want to lay off the decaf. When we think about improving our brain health, we often think about mind-stimulating activities like crossword puzzles, Sudoku or Wordle. But there’s a lot more to a sharp mind than brain games: Day-to-day habits play a big role in brain health, too, […]
5 Work Habits That Are Secretly Depression In Disguise
South_agency via Getty Images Depression does not always show up as sadness at work. Often it can show up in ways you would not expect. We all go through ups and downs at work, but if hard days are becoming your new normal, you might be experiencing what 280 million people go through worldwide: depression. […]
4 Sneaky Signs Of Lung Cancer You Should Know
MirageC via Getty Images Don’t ignore these potential warning signs of lung cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, accounting for 1 out of every 5 cancer fatalities. Early detection is imperative for increasing survival with lung cancer before the disease spreads […]
So THAT’S Why Alcohol Makes You Poop Weird
Peter Dazeley via Getty Images Experts break down exactly why alcohol can trigger diarrhea, fecal urgency and other unpleasant side effects and the steps you can take to prevent them. After downing cocktail after cocktail during a night out, you may wake up needing a tall glass of water, ibuprofen, and a long visit with […]
4 Signs You May Actually Have Two Illnesses At The Same Time
Westend61 via Getty Images Experts explain the red flags you’re dealing with a co-infection of two different illnesses. This winter illness season has been a rough one. States across the country have experienced high levels of respiratory viruses, like COVID-19, flu and RSV. And that’s not to mention the colds, stomach bugs, throat infections and […]
So THAT’S How Little Salt We’re Supposed To Eat Every Day? Yikes.
Carol Yepes via Getty Images One serving of potato chips contains about 140 milligrams of sodium … but one serving is only 11 chips. How many are you eating? Low-sodium soy sauce, soup and snacks dominate supermarket shelves, so it seems pretty obvious that a lot of Americans are aware that they need to lower […]