More good news in the battle against opioid addiction. Scientists have reopened research into a class of opioids that were once shelved from study — and have discovered a variant that’s a powerful pain reliever, but potentially much safer for sustained use. Though research into nitazenes, a long-overlooked synthetic opioid compound, was cut short in … Read more
It’s basically the dream — you lay down in a magic pod for a half-hour and come out younger, lighter and a lot more relaxed. That’s the promise behind the Iyashi Dôme, a “Japanese sauna” that the makers say can reduce wrinkles, improve sleep, hydrate skin, promote muscle recovery and even help you lose weight. … Read more
For the 39 million Americans who suffer from migraines, finding effective relief can be a constant struggle – leading many to test out old wives’ tales. Some claim that applying potato slices to the forehead helps kill the complex headaches, while others submerge their feet in hot water in a desperate search for relief. Another remedy? Sipping … Read more
When’s the last time you yelled at the top of your lungs? Letting out a scream can be cathartic — and according to proponents, it can also relieve stress, relax muscle tension and increase your energy. But unless you live in the middle of nowhere, there’s not a lot of opportunity to truly let loose … Read more
A passenger aboard a plane found herself in immense pain as her ears began to pop amid the flight’s descent. Shelby Heiskell, a Kentucky mom and content creator who posts under the username @babygriffin on TikTok, shared an arguably little-known hack from a flight attendant who knew how to help her find relief from the … Read more
We live in an increasingly screen-filled world, and while most Americans report serious screen fatigue, our modern work and lifestyle habits make bathing in blue light nearly impossible to avoid. In a particularly bleak statistic, researchers surmise the average U.S. adult will spend the equivalent of 44 years of their life staring at screens. A … Read more
Talk about sexual healing. Pounding headaches can be agony, but there’s an X-rated DIY cure that’s tucked away in your nightstand drawer. About 82% of American women own a vibrator, which are now being used in an unorthodox way by many migraine sufferers. While orgasms might be able to satisfy a headache, people are applying sex … Read more
No arf-ing kidding. Any canine owner can tell you that dogs relieve stress — now, a new study backs them up. Researchers from Konkuk University in South Korea discovered that spending time with dogs helps people relax and concentrate. Dogs really do make people feel less stressed. Shutterstock For the study, published in Plos One, … Read more
Bummed about dry skin? An NYC board-certified dermatologist is recommending slathering your face with diaper rash cream. “I do this at night when I’m in a very dry climate or my skin is super dry and parched, and I do it after washing my face,” Dr. Shereene Idriss, 40, said in a trending TikTok from … Read more
It seems as though everyone has back pains these days, whether it’s from sitting at a desk all day, heavy lifting or just an awkward movement. According to research from Cross River Therapy, 540 million people globally suffer from back pain at any given time, and eight out of 10 Americans experience back problems at … Read more
A senior living facility in Scotland recently held a “baby shower” using dolls for its patients with dementia. Ryan Meadows Care Home received 60 baby dolls from Pearl’s Memory Babies to host a baby shower for the patients, as SWNS reported. The residential facility tested the experience as part of a trial — and held a baby … Read more
Is your pain too much to shoulder? Toronto-area osteopath Brendon Talbot claims he has the simple secret to alleviating shoulder pain and stiffness. Talbot, who goes by @btosteopathy on TikTok, posted a video earlier this month showing his technique to lengthen the soft tissue around the shoulder. In the 10-second clip, which has pulled in … Read more
For many people, enjoying a few alcoholic beverages can come at a cost — including nausea, headaches and more symptoms of morning-after hangovers. On TikTok and other social media platforms, claims are making the rounds that actions such as chugging down a sports drink, using an electrolyte powdered mix or scheduling an appointment to receive an IV with … Read more