To stay fit, federal health officials recommend that all adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity and two days of muscle-strengthening activity per week. [1] A new study shows,…
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Eohilia Gets FDA Approval for Swallowing Disorder Eosinophilic Esophagitis
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first oral treatment for eosinophilic esophagitis, a rare condition caused by allergic inflammation in the esophagus that can make it hard to…
7 Fast Pasta Dinners You Can Make With 5 or Fewer Ingredients
Pasta is the king of carb comfort foods, not to mention convenient, fast and easy to prepare, and affordable. No wonder the average American consumes 20 pounds of the stuff each year,…
5 Exercises for IBS Relief
Here are five expert-recommended IBS physical exercise activities proven to improve gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms. One caveat: Always talk to your doctor before beginning a new exercise routine, especially if abdominal pain, IBS symptoms,…
What Is Resilience? Your Guide to Facing Life’s Challenges, Adversities, and Crises
People face all kinds of adversity in life. There are personal crises, such as illness, loss of a loved one, abuse, bullying, job loss, and financial instability. There is the shared reality…
What’s the Healthiest Coffee Creamer?
There was a time when coffee was simple. The only additions to a cup of joe were milk and sugar. Today, as you stand in front of the supermarket shelves sizing up…
Scent Therapy May Ease Depression by Improving Memory
A familiar scent might help people with depression recall specific memories and potentially improve their symptoms, according to a study published February 13 in JAMA Network Open. “Our key takeaway from this…
7 Celebrities Who Have Autism
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and chairman of X (formerly known as Twitter), revealed during a guest appearance on Saturday Night Live (SNL) that he has Asperger’s syndrome. “I won’t make a…
Abortion Pills Obtained From Virtual Clinics Are Safe and Effective
In-person exams often aren’t necessary for women to safely get a medication abortion, a new study of telemedicine visits suggests. Researchers examined data on more than 6,000 people who received abortion pills from…
As the Popularity of Pickleball Soars, So Do Fractures Among Older Players
Pickleball-related fractures have increased 90-fold over the past 20 years, and more than 87 percent of those who sustained a fracture were age 60 or older, according to a new study presented…