Moms around the country are slamming critics who say “just breastfeed” to circumvent the shortage of baby formula plaguing the US, while doctors say some conditions in infants or mothers require babies to be fed formula. Moms clap back: Tired of hearing “just breastfeed” to solve baby formula shortage Moms …
Read MoreThere are times when we need to be on our “A-game,” which means staying alert and sharp throughout the day. Here are some tips for enhancing your energy and avoiding the dreaded afternoon energy slump. What is the afternoon energy slump? Before we address the topic of staying alert, let’s …
Read MoreThe adage you are what you eat is true. Many experts in health and nutrition say the fountain of youth can be found in what we eat. Here are the top ten foods that can keep you looking better and living longer. Avocado This superfood is unanimously on everyone’s list, …
Read MoreFor years, doctors recommended daily low-dose (baby) aspirin for adults 50 and over to protect against heart attacks and strokes. Still, new evidence suggests more harm than good, as health experts issue revised guidelines. New recommendations advice against daily aspirin for adults 50 and over A daily routine of taking …
Read MoreMany people who snore are unaware they may have a health condition known as sleep apnea, which can cause daytime drowsiness, decreased alertness, increased risk of heart attack, and premature or accidental death. Snorers unaware they may suffer a fatal condition Snoring isn’t always a benign condition that causes someone …
Read MoreVitamins and supplements can go a long way in improving and maintaining health and helping relieve pain and inflammation. Here are some of the top vitamins and supplements pharmacists recommend. Top supplements and vitamins as recommended by pharmacists Recently, US News, in partnership with pharmacy times, surveyed hundreds of pharmacists nationwide …
Read MoreAre you having trouble getting a restful night’s sleep? Here are seven steps you can take toward building a better sleep environment. Make a “to remember/to do ” journal A half-hour before going to bed, write down all the things you want to do or remember the next day in …
Read MoreThe Will Smith slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards has highlighted the issue of hair loss and alopecia. Here is a look at a few types of hair loss, the causes, and effects, as well as treatments and cures. Understanding hair loss in general Before discussing alopecia, it’s …
Read MoreLike 911 for emergencies, in July, the US gets a new hotline for mental health emergencies, which will put callers in touch with people more suited to deal with mental health than the police. Americans can dial 988. 988: New US mental health emergency line In July, 2022, the United …
Read MoreMarch is colorectal cancer awareness month and medical professionals are urging people to get screened at a younger age, warning that deaths could top 52,000 this year, as they stress prevention and lifestyle changes. March is colorectal cancer awareness month: New screening changes With March being colorectal cancer awareness month, …
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