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 […]
21 Tweets About The Germs Kids Come Home With That Are All Too Real
Kids’ getting sick: it’s a universal truth of parenting. You never know exactly when it’s going to happen, but you know with total certainty that it will. Day of a big work presentation? On the way to the airport for an international flight? A fever or a stomach bug can intrude on your lives at […]
10 Foods That’ll Help Boost Your Immune System This Fall
At this point, most of us know that the very best thing we can do to give our immune system a boost is to get our COVID vaccine and flu shot, and a COVID booster, if you’re eligible. But as the days grow darker and colder and we’re faced with a possible “twindemic” — meaning […]
If Your Boogers Look Like This, It’s Time To See A Doctor
Westend61 via Getty Images Your mucus can tell you a lot about your health. Did you know that the color of your boogers has different meanings and can suggest potential health problems? “When encountering any change to mucus color, it is vital that people pay close attention to accompanying symptoms and overall health,” said Dr. […]
The 5 Biggest Early Warning Signs You Have Insomnia
Maria Korneeva via Getty Images How do you know if your sleepless nights are insomnia or just a phase? Experts break down the difference. It’s not uncommon to occasionally have a hard time falling or staying asleep. However, for those people who seem to never be able to sleep, it might be an indicator of […]
There’s 1 Huge Mistake People Make When Using Nasal Spray
vgajic via Getty Images Too many of us don’t know how to use nasal spray correctly, and it can hurt our sinuses in the long run. Whether it’s seasonal allergies, sinus infections or a cold, at some point, you are going to want to use a nasal spray to help out your stuffy, irritated nose. […]
Hooray! A Clearer Estimate of Your Risk for Death Is Around the Corner
The National Cancer Institute’s (NCI) “Know Your Chances” website, which can calculate an individual’s risk for death over the coming years, is about to get more accurate by including smoking history, researchers reported. If smoking status isn’t taken into account, the mortality risks are underestimated for smokers and overestimated for nonsmokers, according to Steven Woloshin, […]
Opinion | Are We Ready for the Long COVID Long-Haul?
“I just don’t know what is wrong with me, but something is off, and I am so forgetful. I feel like I have dementia,” a good friend said to me recently. I recalled that she had been sick with COVID-19 this past year. I remembered her illness well because I had been very concerned about […]
Opinion | Why Every Doctor Needs a ‘Badness’ Plan
As physicians, we all know what “badness” is in medicine. “Badness” is a word many physicians use to convey a painful, complicated, tragic, or adverse clinical experience. Badness is usually some bad and particularly emotional “bad.” Due to medical training most physicians struggle to describe their emotions or even allow themselves to acknowledge emotions, especially […]
8 Easy Ways To Make Your After-Work Routine As Relaxing As Possible
To no one’s delight, the hours after work regularly zoom by. Before you know it, you’re back at your desk and gearing up for another eight-hour workday. In other words, the time between work and bed is short and is often full of responsibilities and to-dos that aren’t very exciting. “It’s a sacred part of […]