It’s critical that seniors be strong on their feet, as falls are the leading cause of injury in older adults. In the US alone, almost a third of people over the age of 65 fall each year, resulting in injuries and occasionally death. Falls in the elderly cost $30 billion yearly to treat and can … Read more
Anything to avoid some rumble in your stomach. Getting sick on an airplane is high on the list of annoying things one can experience when traveling. For those prone to motion sickness, especially due to turbulence, a flight attendant revealed where to sit — and where not to on a plane to avoid that dreaded, … Read more
Children and teenagers who have been infected with strands of the coronavirus are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes than those afflicted by other respiratory illnesses, according to a new research study published on Monday. Children were 50% more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes around six months after contracting the coronavirus infection compared … Read more
Panic attacks, puking and passing out. She’s not going into the pits of hell — she’s just going on a date. A staggering 68% of women say dating is their leading source of stress, per a new study via matchmaking app Flirtini. A number of women have confessed to becoming physically ill due to date-related … Read more
He’s known to be a royal pain. Kate Middleton may be hailed as a super mom while juggling three kids and being a member of the royal family. However, the 41-year-old Princess of Wales has another child on her hands if you count her husband, Prince William. According to royal expert Tom Quinn, Middleton treats … Read more
Night owls may be more prone to heart disease and diabetes than early birds because their bodies are less able to burn fat for energy, US researchers say. People who rise early rely more on fat as an energy source, and are often more active in the day, than those who stay up later, meaning … Read more
TOPEKA – After the first confirmed positive case of monkeypox was identified in Kansas over the weekend, doctors are confident the risk to the public will remain low. On Saturday, health officials in Kansas and Johnson County announced — based on laboratory testing — the state’s first estimated case of monkeypox in a Johnson County … Read more