You can find a wide variety of over-the-counter (OTC) cold and flu medications. It has to do with the wide variety of symptoms you might be looking to improve. Decongestants, for example, can improve stuffiness, analgesics reduce fever and pain, and other types of medications can help ease out other concerns. You need to find…
If you are sick with flu, eating may be the last thing on your mind because of the influenza virus. Good nutrition is essential during this time. Your body requires nutrients and energy that help you recover, keep your immune system strong, and helps to stay hydrated. Keep yourself hydrated Dehydration is common if you…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in approximately every 40 seconds an American suffers a heart attack. Every year, 805,000 Americans have a heart attack and around 605,000 for the first time. About 12% of people who suffer from a heart attack tend to die from it. Would you know it…
The rise of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across the world. However, public health officials are watching specific coronavirus variants and mutations that may be more deadly or contagious than the original strain. Viruses constantly change to adapt and survive, and variants emerge when a strain has one or more mutations that differ from…
If you are an adult and plan to be more active, you are ready to go outside and get started. But one thing to keep in mind is that before you do, make sure that you exercise safely in your neighborhood. Here are a few tips that can help you to stay safe as you…
The mix-and-match approach to COVID-19 vaccines by using different brands for first and second doses- appears to offer good protection against the pandemic virus, a study in the UK has found. The Com-Cov trial looked at the efficacy of either two doses of AstraZeneca, two of Pfizer, or one of them followed by the other.…
Cholesterol is a type of lipid. It is a fatty, wax-like substance that the liver naturally produces. It is essential for the formation of cell membranes, vitamin D, and specific hormones. Cholesterol doesn’t get dissolved in water, so it can’t travel through your blood on its own. It is your liver which then produces lipoproteins…
It was heartbreaking to watch dozens of Olympic athletes having their dream crashed with the novel coronavirus taking the wheel. Many tested positive for the COVID-19 and have been ruled out even after their doses of vaccination. Doctors, however, are not surprised by the test results coming out positive. In most cases, they prevent someone…
There are times when it becomes easy to get confused when it comes to nutrition and health. Even qualified experts often seem to hold opposing opinions that make it tough to figure out what you must do to optimize your health. Apart from all the disagreements, several wellness tips can be supported by research. Here…
Heavy monthly bleeding is quite a common problem that affects about 1 out of every 5 American women who menstruate. It could mean that your bleeding lasts for more than seven days at a time, and you need to change tampons or pads more often than every two hours, or you pass clots larger than…