7 Self-Care Tips for Multiple SclerosisJustin M. LarsonAugust 23, 20250 When you’re living with multiple sclerosis (MS), medical treatment can help keep common symptoms like fatigue, numbness, or tingling under…
What Medicine Can You Take While Pregnant?Justin M. LarsonAugust 23, 20250 No medication is completely risk-free for pregnant people. However, there are cases where not taking a medication can cause you…
Foods To Eat and Avoid To Manage IBD Symptoms and Reduce Flare-UpsJustin M. LarsonAugust 22, 20250 Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, is a chronic condition in which the immune system mistakenly…
Can’t Open Your Mouth Fully? It Might Be Lockjaw—Here’s What To KnowJustin M. LarsonAugust 22, 20250 Lockjaw (trismus) is a painful condition that limits your ability to open your mouth all the way. It occurs when…
Americans Are Reading For Fun Way Less Frequently—And Missing Out on Major Health PerksJustin M. LarsonAugust 22, 20250 Do you sometimes crack open a novel during your downtime? If so, you’re in the minority. Over the past two…
What Happens to Your Body When You Start Eating Lemons Every DayJustin M. LarsonAugust 21, 20250 Lemons (Citrus limon) are a citrus fruit known for their sour, bitter flavor and bright yellow color. They’re also packed…
Not Feeling Hungry? 6 Reasons Why You Might Lose Your AppetiteJustin M. LarsonAugust 21, 20250 If you have a loss of appetite, it means you have a decreased desire to eat. It can be short-…
The Cancer Test Every Man Over 50 Should Ask AboutJustin M. LarsonAugust 21, 20250 A PSA test measures the level of prostate-specific antigen (PSA), a protein that your prostate gland produces, in a sample…
You Can Now Give Yourself a Flu Vaccine At Home. What You Need to Know Before TryingJustin M. LarsonAugust 21, 20250 FluMist, a nasal spray version of the flu vaccine, is now available for many people for home delivery. The vaccine…
Could Your Bug Bite Be Infected? Signs To Look for and When To See a DoctorJustin M. LarsonAugust 21, 20250 Bug bites that become infected may develop symptoms like warmth, redness, swelling, and pain. Though you may need treatment, infections…
Here’s What Happens to Your Blood Pressure After You Strength TrainJustin M. LarsonAugust 21, 20250 Strength training is an important part of any successful workout regimen. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends…
The Best Foods to Eat Before Every Type of Workout—From Cardio to Strength TrainingJustin M. LarsonAugust 21, 20250 What you eat before your workout can have a big impact on your energy, exercise performance, and recovery. However, your…
You Ate Undercooked Chicken—What Happens Now?Justin M. LarsonAugust 20, 20250 Chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius). Eating chicken that isn’t fully…
Coffee, Cheese, and More Pulled From ShelvesJustin M. LarsonAugust 20, 20250 Last week, there were four major food recalls, all affecting well-known brands. Dollar General recalled instant coffee that may contain…
Diet High in Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Greater Lung Cancer RiskJustin M. LarsonAugust 20, 20250 In the U.S., ultra-processed foods are everywhere—found readily at local grocery stores and restaurants, they make up about 55% of…
What Happens to Your Blood Pressure When You Drink Coffee Every DayJustin M. LarsonAugust 20, 20250 Research has found that caffeine, the bitter stimulating substance found in coffee and some types of tea, may temporarily increase…
This Diet Can Help Lower Your Cortisol Levels—Improving Your Weight, Sleep, and EnergyJustin M. LarsonAugust 20, 20250 The cortisol detox diet is an eating plan designed to reduce stress and lower cortisol levels. It emphasizes whole, nutrient-dense…
7 Superfoods That Will Take Your Morning Smoothie to the Next LevelJustin M. LarsonAugust 20, 20250 Smoothies are made by blending different ingredients. They can be a healthy snack or part of a good breakfast. Smoothies…
Is Multigrain Bread Really a Healthier Choice? Here’s What Dietitians SayJustin M. LarsonAugust 20, 20250 Multigrain bread is often thought of as a healthy choice and many people assume it’s a better choice than other…
Sunburn Feeling Itchy? 10 Effective Methods To Get Relief FastJustin M. LarsonAugust 19, 20250 Itchiness is a common symptom of sunburned skin. This occurs as part of your body’s inflammatory response to the damage…
FDA Warns Frozen Shrimp Sold at Walmart May Be Radioactive, Urges Customers Not to Eat ItJustin M. LarsonAugust 19, 20250 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is recommending a recall of frozen raw shrimp sold at Walmart nationwide, the organization…
15 Exercises and Stretches to Relieve Your Hip Pain FastJustin M. LarsonAugust 19, 20250 Hip pain can be incredibly uncomfortable and distracting, with causes ranging from tight muscles to osteoarthritis, a joint condition. Some…
This Simple Tweak to Your Home Could Naturally Lower Your Blood PressureJustin M. LarsonAugust 19, 20250 Living near high-traffic roads can expose people to tiny particles of air pollution believed to raise blood pressure, but a…
Can Fasting Help Lower Your Blood Pressure?Justin M. LarsonAugust 19, 20250 There are tried-and-true ways to help lower blood pressure, including exercising enough and limiting your sodium intake. Fasting has also…
