Give them a once-over. From a weak grip to long fingers and rashes to nail problems, your mitts are sending you important messages about your health, including your risk of disease and the length of your life. Here’s how to listen. PRESSMASTER/SHUTTERSTOCK Stronger grip, stronger heart Your handshake is about more than your personality. Better […]
The rash isn’t the only symptom you need to know about. Measles might not seem relevant, especially for people with the vaccine. But between January and April of 2019, America saw the highest reports of measles cases since the disease was “eliminated” in 2000, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). More than 700 measles […]
So you’re feeling terrible, but why? Knowing the reason for your upset stomach is the first step to feeling better. A nurse explains the difference between food poisoning and a stomach bug. It’s a question no one ever wants to have to ask: Is this food poisoning or a stomach bug? Your stomach’s starting to […]
This woman’s story suggests there is. Plus, learn how to better manage central sensitization with these pain prevention tips. Barbara Stowe has been in pain for more than 40 years. The 61-year-old used to be a professional dancer, but pain in her upper back started to affect her craft. Scans taken in her 20s revealed […]
Follow these tips to avoid dangerous microwave mistakes. DUANGNAPA KANCHANASAKUN/SHUTTERSTOCK Hard boiled egg Don’t let Pinterest fool you: If you try to hard boil eggs in your microwave, you’re likely to either end up with a big mess or burned fingers! The rapid heat from the microwaves creates a lot of steam in the egg, […]
A travel medicine expert shares how to stay well this summer You’re on guard against sunburn and upset stomachs, but what about leisure sickness or Mallorca acne? Travel medicine specialist Dr Richard Dawood shares his expert knowledge on how to prevent illness on holiday 1. Leisure sickness According to Dutch psychologist Ad Vingerhoets, around three per cent […]
Think the sniff test can protect you from foodborne illness? Not when these items are involved. PHOTO CREDIT: SHUTTERSTOCK Double-check: Is it really an expiration date? Not every date you see on your food is an expiration date. Here are four common dates you may see in the grocery store and what they really mean, […]
Discover the black magic benefits It does way more than make your bagel look Instagram-ready – the black stuff can ease indigestion, improve cholesterol, and, yes, soak up your flatulence… What is it? Activated charcoal is charcoal that’s been treated with oxygen to increase its porosity and surface area, and is the type usually found […]
TCM dates back over 2500 years. But is it still relevant – and does it work? What is it? A genuinely holistic approach to health that takes in five ‘pillars’ or aspects. These are: Qi (pronounced ‘chi’) – the body’s vital energy that circulates through channels called meridians; yin and yang – when these work […]
