We’re Therapists. Here Are 8 Things We Refuse To Do At The Holidays.
10’000 Hours via Getty Images Mental health pros share just how you can keep your stress to a minimum during the holidays. While therapists will admit that they aren’t as skillful and perfect as we think they are, they can be great people to turn to if you need guidance. And with the holidays approaching, […]
5 Things Doctors Always Do To Avoid Getting Sick At The Holidays
South_agency via Getty Images These tips will help you stay healthy during the busiest time of the year. Over the next few weeks, millions of people — perhaps yourself included — will travel near and far to visit loved ones for the holiday season. And as holiday travel and gatherings ramp up, cases of respiratory […]
The Most Common Flu Symptoms Doctors Are Seeing Right Now
Oscar Wong via Getty Images Fever, chills, muscle aches and nasal congestion are all among the commonly reported flu symptoms. With multiple respiratory viruses swirling this time of year, it can be hard to know which sickness you’re dealing with. But with cases of flu on the rise in much of the country, it’s important […]
What’s The Deal With That Cough Everyone Seems To Have Right Now?
Brothers91 via Getty Images If you’ve had a cough you just can’t seem to shake, doctors suspect a certain virus may be causing it. ’Tis the season of respiratory illnesses. As we spend more time indoors and gather with friends and family to celebrate the holidays, cases of flu, COVID and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) […]
Here’s How Quickly You Can Get Infected With The Flu After An Exposure
Xavier Lorenzo via Getty Images It takes between 1 and 5 days to show symptoms of the flu after getting infected. Throughout the United States, we are fully in flu season. Cases of influenza are currently increasing, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and flu hospitalizations are up, too. It’s important to […]
7 Early Warning Signs Of An HIV Infection
Illustration: Kim Salt for HuffPost; Photos: Getty Images Sore muscles and swollen lymph nodes could be subtle red flags. During the first few weeks of being infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), most people — roughly two-thirds — experience a mix of flu-like symptoms that indicate their body is reacting to the virus. After being […]
Doctors Reveal The Damage That 1 Day Of Thanksgiving Food Can Do
Liliboas via Getty Images For once, some mostly good news. Part of what makes Thanksgiving so special is that many of the foods on the table are only enjoyed during this particular meal — and you get to have them all at the same time! But if you have health goals in mind, a heavy […]
This Is Why You Forget Some Things And Remember Others
Westend61 via Getty Images Remembering to do something is actually a complex cognitive process. This morning, heading out the door to take my 9-year-old daughter to school, I patted my pockets to confirm “phone-keys-wallet.” This is a little ritual intended to keep me from having to run back for any of these essential items, or, […]
These Are The Top-Ranked Stressors Of 2023. Here’s How To Manage Them.
Luis Alvarez via Getty Images The economy, violence, health issues and global conflicts all ranked high in the American Psychological Association’s Stress in America report. Earlier this month, the American Psychological Association released the Stress in America 2023 report, detailing the issues Americans were most stressed about this year ― and many of them may […]
9 Things Dentists Would Never, Ever Do To Their Teeth
hobo_018 via Getty Images You likely know that skipping brushing and flossing can harm your teeth, but dentists say chewing ice, using a toothbrush with too-hard bristles and biting your nails can be damaging as well. Brushing, flossing and visiting the dentist regularly — we all know the pillars of good dental hygiene. But knowing […]