Alcohol consumption may have positive and negative effects on cardiovascular disease risk
While past research has indicated that moderate alcohol consumption can lower one’s risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), more recent studiessuggest that moderate levels of drinking may be hazardous to heart health. A new analysis led by Boston University School of Public Health and Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University (Friedman School) […]
The Syria-Turkey Earthquake Has Worsened An Invisible Crisis For Women
Shaza Hamo considers herself among the lucky ones. The 36-year-old activist and mother of five survived the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that killed at least 50,000 people in Syria and Turkey earlier this month. Hamo lost her home, her money and all of her belongings. Still, she called and checked on the women in her community, often […]
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 […]
ADHD Drugs May Treat Alzheimer’s Cognitive Symptoms Effectively
Drugs with principally noradrenergic action — including ones prescribed for attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or to treat hypertension or depression — may effectively treat cognitive symptoms and apathy in Alzheimer’s disease, a systematic review and meta-analysis suggested. Noradrenergic drugs showed a significant small positive effect on global cognition with a standardized mean difference (SMD) of […]
10 ‘Harmless’ Nighttime Habits That Are Secretly Ruining Your Sleep
We know the importance of habits. Many people try to cultivate good ones, like eating healthier, reading more or getting more sleep. Unfortunately, sometimes we unintentionally set ourselves up for failure ― especially as it relates to sleep. What we don’t always realize is that some of the things we do before bed might actually […]
11 Bad Things About Smoking: Harmful Effects of Cigarettes
11 harmful effects of smoking Smoking is harmful to one’s health and may pose the following eleven negative side effects. Smoking harms a person’s health, financial well-being, personal life, and the health of those around them. According to surveys and clinical investigations, smoking cigarettes poses several health concerns to humans. Eleven negative side effects of […]
8 Signs You’re In A Toxic Friendship (And What To Do About It)
We often talk about toxic relationships in the context of romantic ones. But our friendships can veer into this harmful territory, too. Maybe you were once excited to see a certain friend’s name pop up on your phone screen. Now you get a sinking feeling any time they text you. You used to look forward […]