Pros and Cons of Alcohol Consumption
Alcohol has been a traditional part of American society, as well as the world, for countless numbers of years. Stone Age artifacts attest to the fact that beer existed as early as 10,000 BC, and may have even preceded bread as a dietary staple.
Beyond The Physical Benefits Of Doing Laps: Could Swimming Be The Ultimate Stress Relief?
Swimming is, like any cardio exercise, great for your physical health. It may also have some unique mental health benefits, however, including offering excellent stress relief.
Shark Liver Oil: Health Benefits and Side Effects
Shark oil is brown or yellow colored oil obtained from the liver of a cold-water dwelling shark, it can be used for leather dressing and as a source of vitamin A.
Seven Diseases That Could Cause Chronic Chapped Lips (Cheilitis)
Chapped lips can be caused by too much sun, too much wind, or maybe something systemic. Here are seven serious conditions that can cause chronic chapped lips even when you are practicing the best chapped lip care.
Have Measures Designed To Slow COVID-19 Also Reduced The Spread Of Other Diseases?
You have, of course, heard about the dangers associated with COVID-19. Practices put in place to slow it, like social distancing, hygiene or requiring face masks would logically seem to reduce the spread of other diseases, too, but is this true?
National Minority Donor Awareness Month: Have You Registered As An Organ Donor, And Why Should You?
Did you know that organ transplants have a higher chance of succeeding in the long-term if donor and recipient have a shared genetic background? This is why it's so important for people from diverse backgrounds to register as organ donors.
National Preparedness Month: Disasters Aren't Scheduled! Are You Ready For An(another) Emergency?
Disasters, as we all learned in 2020, unexpectedly turn our lives upside down, leaving chaos in their wake. Being prepared can save your health, your life, or a loved one. How ready are you to deal with an emergency?
We've Seen How Telemedicine Can Work During The COVID-19 Pandemic, But Will Telehealth Continue To Rise Even After?
Telehealth, a model of care in which you don't physically need to see your doctor to get (at least some of) your medical needs met, has grown exponentially since the COVID-19 pandemic. Will telehealth continue to rise even after the pandemic dies down?
How Has The COVID-19 Pandemic Impacted Patients With Other Diseases And Pathogens, And How Are Health Care Systems Responding?
We’re taking a closer look at how the pandemic has affected the treatment of diseases unrelated to COVID-19, and how such patients cope during these stressful times.
The pros and cons of the Atkins diet
We all know that every possible diet, in addition to potential weight loss, also has some possible side effects which should be taken into consideration before starting.