The Red Flags You’re Actually Too Independent, According To Therapists
Thomas Barwick via Getty Images There is such a thing as too much independence, according to experts. There’s no shortage of bangers that celebrate being independent. Maybe you’ve thrown your hands up to Destiny’s Child’s “Independent Women Pt.1” or belted out Bon Jovi’s “It’s My Life” at the top of your lungs in the car. […]
Read This If You Drink Ginger Ale To Soothe An Upset Stomach
Illustration: Jianan Liu/HuffPost; Photo: Getty Images Does ginger ale actually have health benefits, or is it a myth we’ve been buying into? If you had an upset stomach when you were a kid, there was one home remedy that parents, grandparents and other caregivers seemed to recommend time and time again: ginger ale. In fact, […]
5 Foods That Aren’t Doing Your Cholesterol Any Favors
krisanapong detraphiphat via Getty Images Full-fat dairy is, generally, not advisable for folks with high cholesterol. Throughout the United States, high cholesterol is a common issue. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, two in five American adults deal with the condition, putting them at increased risk of stroke and heart attack. Cholesterol […]
Health Conditions Your Dermatologist Can Detect Just From Looking At Your Skin
Justin Lambert via Getty Images Ever wondered what a dermatologist can determine about your health just by looking at your skin? Symptoms like changes in skin texture or discoloration can sometimes be connected with more serious health concerns. “A person’s skin texture is a telltale sign of good or bad skin health,” which can also […]
The 6 Most Common Issues Gen Zers Bring Up In Therapy
visualspace via Getty Images Therapists are observing several common themes among their Gen Z patients. Generation Z is going to therapy far more than any other age cohort, according to a November 2023 survey conducted by the American Enterprise Institute. While seeking help can look different for each individual, members of this cohort share similar […]
How To Keep Your Humidifier Clean (And The Scary Repercussions If You Don’t)
MICROGEN IMAGES/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY via Getty Images Not regularly maintaing your home’s humifidifer can cause more harm than good. Humidifiers can be beneficial for your health, especially when you’re sick or dealing with dryness in your home. But if you don’t regularly maintain them, they can cause more harm than good. “If you don’t properly […]
6 Alcohol Rules You Really Shouldn’t Break, According To Nutritionists
Klaus Vedfelt via Getty Images The guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say women should not have more than one alcoholic drink daily and men should not have more than two. Alcohol is known to be a health risk. Research shows that it’s linked to certain cancers, can damage your liver, is […]
Doctors Reveal Exactly What Happens To Your Brain After You Turn 50
Eva-Katalin via Getty Images Experts break down the changes that our brains go through as we age and what we can do about them. No matter our age, most of us are guilty of saying, “I must be getting old,” when we can’t quite find the words to describe something or an important item on […]
Want Better Gut Health? Try Doing This 1 Surprisingly Simple Thing At Every Meal
RealPeopleGroup via Getty Images There are countless reasons to desire a healthy gut. Achieving and maintaining a robust microbiome — the trillions of beneficial bacteria and the useful chemicals they’re producing — in the lower section of our gastrointestinal tracts can aid our bodies with everything from battling pathogens to bettering our mental health. But […]
Cuba Has Made At Least 3 Major Medical Innovations That We Need
Comstock Images via Getty Images By most measures, the United States’ business-friendly environment has proven to be fertile for medical innovation. Compared to other countries, America has filed the most patents in the life sciences, is conducting most of the world’s clinical trials and has published the most biomedical research. That’s what makes the medical […]