Sitting next to a window may help people with type 2 diabetes control their insulin levels, according to new research. The study, published in Cell Metabolism, found that exposure to natural light — even indoors next to a window — changes how the body processes glucose and uses energy. People in Western societies spend 80% to 90% … Read more
Forget Dr. Google, Americans are turning to artificial intelligence for their health needs. According to a survey of 2,000 U.S. adults, a little more than a third (35%) already use AI to learn about and manage aspects of their health and wellness. The top uses for this technology include: to get insight into specific medical … Read more
Taylor Hasselhoff-Fiore, the daughter of David Hasselhoff and Pamela Bach, has filed to handle her late mother’s estate following her tragic suicide last week. Bach was found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound at her Hollywood Hills home on March 5. She was 62. On Thursday — 8 days after her mother’s death — Hasselhoff-Fiore … Read more
There are headaches — and then there’s the kind of head pain that makes you want to crawl under the covers and do nothing. If you know what we’re talking about, you’ve likely had a migraine. Although more than 1 billion people live with migraines worldwide, there’s no cure for the condition. Luckily, there are … Read more
Don’t let these anti-anxiety tips slip your mind. Dr. Daniel Amen, a double board-certified psychiatrist and brain-imaging researcher in California, has shared four solutions for managing the mind and alleviating anxiety. Addressing his 2.8 million TikTok followers last week, Amen reveals some shocking statistics about anxiousness, “It’s just rampant — doubled in children, tripled in adults.” Stress and anxiety … Read more
Between the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump and the uncertainty continuing to swirl around President Joe Biden’s re-election bid, it’s been quite a week in politics. The presidential election has been stressing out Americans for months — 40% of adults reported feeling depressed or anxious about the polls in a May survey. Psychologist … Read more
Motherhood is a tough job — and now some moms are getting help from an unlikely source. Thousands of mothers are taking microdoses of psychedelic or “magic” mushrooms — officially called psilocybin — to ease their stress and anxiety, according to some reports. On an Instagram account called “Moms On Mushrooms,” which has over 30,000 … Read more
Can it! Dieticians shared their seven favorite canned food items to help you manage your blood sugar with EatingWell. Listen up if you want to see the health benefits of having lower blood sugar which include better hormonal health and improved mood. 1. Canned fish Dieticians say that canned fish like salmon and tuna are … Read more
Go jump in the lake. A bracing swim in the great outdoors could be just the thing to help you cope with your anxiety, says one expert with a pondload of first-hand experience. Therapist Jenny Favell, 42, discovered the healing power of water back in 2020, during a time in her life where she felt … Read more
One in 10 Americans don’t know their partner’s salary, according to new research. A poll of 2,000 Americans in serious relationships, engaged or married split evenly by generation revealed that respondents aren’t just in the dark about the money that’s coming in. Almost one in five (15%) aren’t sure how much their partner has in … Read more
Oh, sugar. From heart disease and diabetes risk to low energy and weight gain, your blood sugar levels impact more than most people know — keeping them at a healthy balance is an important task that too often gets neglected. And while trendy drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy can help get things under control, it’s … Read more
Good things come in threes. A Tennessee woman is clapping back at haters who’ve hit out at her polyamorous relationship, saying she’s been part of a happy throuple for the past eight years. Janie Frank has clocked up close to 510,000 followers on TikTok by answering questions about her unconventional relationship. The Chattanooga-based content creator … Read more
They’re red, they’re itchy — and they’re coming for you, just when you need them the least. Hives are a common skin condition, and they typically show up as a red, itchy rash. Known to doctors as urticaria, hives can be caused by a wide range of factors including spicy-hot foods, heat or cold, skin … Read more
Manager: It’s a workplace role many aspire to. For some it’s about the money; for others, a sign of accomplishment or something they can brag about at their class reunion. Still others want to make a difference in the lives of their team, or in their employer’s fortunes. “When I was offered a management role … Read more