Filtering your water is important because you can’t necessarily taste or see contaminated water. The Environmental Working Group recommends the following to obtain cleaner drinking water: research your local water supply for possible contaminants; … [Read more...]
Wellness/Prevention
Weight Loss Lowers Risk of Uterine Cancer
A review of data concerning more than 35,000 American women between the age of 50 and 79 found that weight gain/loss after age 50 can affect a woman's risk for developing endometrial cancer. Researchers report that older women who lost 5% of their … [Read more...]
In-Car Breathalyzers Prevent Drunk-Driving Deaths
After examining trends in alcohol-related fatal car accidents from 1982 to 2013, researchers estimate ignition interlock laws have prevented about 1,250 deaths. Study leader Dr. Emma McGinty notes, "Our study suggests that [ignition interlocks] are … [Read more...]
How to Avoid Feeling Tired
If you’re not getting enough sleep and feel groggy when you wake up, you don’t need to turn to caffeine to stay awake. The National Sleep Foundation recommends the following to feel more alert: avoid alcohol before bed; set a sleep schedule, waking … [Read more...]
Staying Trim Can Help Grades
Researchers followed 281 university students for two academic years and found a correlation between maintaining a healthy body weight and better academic performance. Preventive Medicine Reports, December 2016 … [Read more...]
Sleep Soundly When Traveling
It can be difficult to get a good night's sleep while traveling due noise, activity, or a bright room. To improve your sleep while traveling, the National Sleep Foundation recommends: using an eye mask to help block out light, bringing a travel-sized … [Read more...]
Keep Your Skin Looking Healthy
The American Academy of Dermatology recommends the following to protect your skin as you age: wear sunscreen when you're outside; don't smoke; inspect your skin regularly for signs of skin cancer; determine your skin type, such as oily or dry, and … [Read more...]
Setting Age Limits for Tanning Bed Use Could Save Thousands of Lives
Restricting individuals younger than 18 from using indoor tanning beds could prevent thousands of skin cancers and deaths in the United States. According to the report, this restriction could prevent nearly 62,000 melanoma cases and more than 6,700 … [Read more...]
Reduce the Risk of Hip Fracture
Hip fractures are serious injuries, especially among seniors who are at greater risk of falls. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offers the following recommendations to reduce your risk: keep your home free of clutter, and make sure it is … [Read more...]
Smoking to Be Banned in Public Housing
United States government officials have announced that smoking will be banned in public housing residences starting in 2017. The new rule is expected to protect more than two million public housing residents, including 760,000 children, and save $153 … [Read more...]
Asthma Increases Risk of Daytime Drowsiness
Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) increases an individual's risk for motor vehicle accidents, work-related injuries, as well as general poor health. After reviewing data concerning 25,160 adults, researchers report that those with asthma have as … [Read more...]
How to Prevent Frequent Nosebleeds
Dry air is often a cause of frequent nosebleeds. The Seattle Children’s Hospital offers these prevention strategies: use a humidifier to help keep tissues in the nose moist, apply a dab of petroleum jelly on the center wall of the nose twice daily, … [Read more...]
What to Do if Your Sleep Is Interrupted
Parents often find their sleep interrupted by infants and young children who wake several times during the night. To improve sleep quality, the National Sleep Foundation advises the following for tired parents: split child care into shifts to allow … [Read more...]
Curbing That Chronic Cough
Frequent coughing may be a sign you're suffering from an illness, allergies, or exposure to a lung irritant. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute suggests the following to help reduce your cough: quit smoking; figure out which allergens or … [Read more...]