Wellness

So THAT'S Why Mosquitoes Bite Some People More Than Others

Here's what makes you so attractive to the bugs and how you can prevent bites.

A personal trainer at a longevity clinic says you should care about 3 fitness markers if you want to live a long, youthful life

Work out for a longer life by focusing on improving balance, building muscle, and doing specific cardio work, a trainer at a longevity center says.

Your Heart Rate: What's Normal vs Possibly Dangerous?

Heart rate is the number of times your heart beats per minute. You can determine your heart rate by feeling your pulse at your wrist or neck. Normal heart rate at rest ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute (bpm). Heart rate varies with activity, sleep, hormones, and stress. Certain medications and medical conditions may affect heart rate. This art...

How to protect your data privacy: Expert provides steps you can take and explains why you can't go it alone

Perfect safety is no more possible online than it is when driving on a crowded road with strangers or walking alone through a city at night. Like roads and cities, the internet's dangers arise from choices society has made. To enjoy the freedom of cars comes with the risk of accidents; to have the pleasures of a city full of unexpected encounters means some of those encounters can harm you. To have an open internet means people can always find...

How to Pay for Long-Term Care

Most people will need long-term care at some point, but insurance is pricey. Here’s a guide to covering the expenses.

How to Stay Healthy While Traveling, According to Flight Attendants

From foods to avoid while flying to the right (and wrong) way to exercise on a plane.

Rapid rise of mutant Covid strain with new symptoms as cases rise

The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has released its latest Covid-19 update, which confirms that cases of the new mutant strain KP.3 are rising sharply

Nasal spray clears proteins linked to Alzheimer's, study finds

Scientists in America have developed a nasal spray that can remove proteins in the brain associated with Alzheimer's disease—at least, in mice.

Mothers with Type 1 diabetes ‘protect babies from condition in womb’

Mothers who have Type 1 diabetes protect their babies from the condition in the womb, scientists believe. The disease is often inherited, but researchers say that a child is almost twice as likely to be diagnosed if their father has the condition, rather than their mother. It suggests that during pregnancy, a mother with diabetes is somehow protect...

The 10 states with the best health care—and the 10 with the worst, based on data

MoneyGeek analyzed a host of statistics, from health outcomes — such as preventable deaths and rates of certain diseases or risk factors — to health access and cost — such as how many people are uninsured and have affordable health insurance options available — to find the best and worst states for health care in the U.S.

Here's how much you need to retire among the top 10% of Americans — are you on track? Here are 3 ways to boost your retirement savings

The climb may be challenging, but the view will be worth it.

Mouth Taping for Sleep: Is It Safe and Does It Actually Work?

Medically reviewed by Daniel Combs, MDMedically reviewed by Daniel Combs, MD Mouth taping uses specific tape products to keep the mouth closed during sleep. This trend has made waves on social media as a way to improve sleep, and many have used this method for several years. But is it safe? Some sleep experts warn about the risks. Learn about mouth...

Legs Up the Wall Is a Simple Yoga Pose With Some Surprising Health Benefits

Resting your legs up a wall may seem silly at first, but the pose packs a lot of surprising health benefits.

5 expert-approved exercises to help build stronger, healthier knees

If you want to move better in the gym and day to day, then strong knees are a must

Latest COVID-19 guidelines to remember as virus appears to spike

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for COVID-19 still call for a period of isolation for those dealing with the virus. This comes after a summer COVID wave appears to have grown in some parts of the country. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder has more on the current protocols in place.

My elderly parents didn’t plan ahead. We’re making some tough decisions.

What can you do with aging, divorced parents who don't have much room for financial error? Tough financial situations affect you, your parents and your kids.

What Happens to Your Body When You Take Too Much Magnesium

Magnesium may be a trendy nutrient right now, but you can get too much of it. Here are the risks.

What to know about the updated COVID-19 vaccines coming in the fall

Updated COVID-19 vaccines are expected to be rolled out in August or September. Here's everything you need to know about the shots.

Woman who died of ME was ‘frightened no doctors could help’

A young woman who died from ME said that it was “frightening to discover that there are no doctors who can help you” just months before her death, an inquest was told. Maeve Boothby O’Neill died from the debilitating illness myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) in October 2021 at the age of 27. The inquest into her death on Friday heard an account from t...

12 Signs Your Gut Health Is Off Balance

How to build the healthiest oatmeal bowl: Try putting in these toppings, proteins

Oatmeal doesn't have to be boring to be healthy. Adding in these ingredients will pack your meal with vitamins, minerals and other nutrients.

13 Best Ways to Naturally Lose Weight, According to Dieticians

There’s a good chance you don’t know how weight loss really works. Anything, from carnivore diets and miracle pills to cutting too many carbs, might hinder your weight loss progress. Sometimes, you need balance in your diet rather than more restrictions. You deserve to look forward to meals, not survive hunger until the next. Everyone preaches “Calories in versus calories out,” but no one goes into the nitty-gritty details. Fortunately, I’ve been on a weight loss journey of my own. Take a look at the 13 best ways, backed up by dieticians, that have helped me lose over 165 pounds over the last year.

Are cold showers good for you? What the science says

Cold showers are a popular wellness practice alongside cold plunges or ice baths, but do they work? Experts weigh in on what the research shows.

What Doctors Want You to Know About Ozempic and Chronic Kidney Disease

Could the injectable medication help? Experts break it down.

I just had a BBL treatment, and my skin is the calmest and healthiest it has ever looked—here's my review

I'm truly impressed

More Americans with diabetes are using marijuana

As marijuana loses much of its stigma and laws around its use relax, Americans are increasingly consuming it medically and recreationally. Americans with diabetes are no exception, a new study finds.

13 Crystals Believed to Have Super Healing Powers

The question of whether or not crystals have healing powers is a complex one. These 13 crystals and gemstones have been known to have the power to heal.

Cellulite can be hard to tackle at home — but dermatologists say these ingredients may help

Wondering how to reduce cellulite on your legs or arms? Derms share their tips, from dry brushing for cellulite to using caffeine and retinol creams.

How Water Walking Can Help Boost Your Fitness (and Health)

Walking in water has the same cardio benefits of walking on land, with fewer risks.

'Brain-eating' amoebas kill nearly 100% of victims. Could new treatments change that?

Doctors are pulling out new techniques and drugs in an effort to cure devastating brain infections.

Alzheimer's Breakthrough As New Brain Cell Target Identified

The findings challenge long-standing beliefs on the neuroscience of Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.

I was told I was 'very positive'. Doctors weren't referring to my attitude

I'd had HIV for 10 years without knowing.

What are the healthiest potatoes? These 2 types have the most nutrients, dietitians say

All potatoes provide healthy carbohydrates, fiber and even protein. But the healthiest potatoes contain unique nutrients, like antioxidants, dietitians say.

Health Benefits of Bitter Melon

Medically reviewed by Lindsey DeSoto, RD Medically reviewed by Lindsey DeSoto, RD Bitter melon (Momordica charantia), also known as bitter gourd, comes from a vine native to India and other Asian countries. It's a member of the squash family and produces an oblong, green fruit that looks similar to a cucumber with a bumpy exterior. Bitter melon can...

Scientists sound alarm over news about absorption of 'forever chemicals': 'We are coating ourselves in this stuff'

"A lot of this stuff can go through the skin at surprising rates." Scientists sound alarm over news about absorption of 'forever chemicals': 'We are coating ourselves in this stuff' first appeared on The Cool Down.

What Happens If I Accidentally Eat Raw Chicken? Food Safety Experts Weigh In

Food safety experts explain the real risk.

The 6 Protein Mistakes You Might Be Making—And What To Do Instead

Registered dietitians dish on how much you need, best sources, and how to make it part of your routine.

10 Iron-Rich Foods You Need to Add to Your Diet

Chocolate included!

New research shows small lifestyle changes are linked to differences in teen mental health over time

Judging by recent headlines and policy ideas, you might think screen time is the only lifestyle behavior influencing teen well-being.

Map Reveals States With Lowest Health Insurance Rates

Millions of people do not have health insurance, Census Bureau data revealed.

It's healthy to eat eggs for breakfast every day if you follow these 2 rules, dietitians say

Eggs are a great source of protein, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals. And these are the healthiest ways to eat eggs for breakfast, dietitians say.

Research uncovers new health threat impacting millions of Americans: 'Public health needs to be protected now'

The inhalation of these particles is linked to cancer, respiratory problems, and circulatory disease. Research uncovers new health threat impacting millions of Americans: 'Public health needs to be protected now' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Yes, walnuts are good for you. But people with this medical condition should avoid them.

Walnuts are best eaten in moderation. Overconsumption has also been linked to kidney stones in some people.

Shirley Robertson: ‘When you age you should be less concerned about thinness and calories’

Paris Olympics, we will be talking to former Olympian medallists about how they keep fit now – from ageing and retiring to what they eat and how much they exercise. Meet the sixth in our series, Shirley Robertson. Robertson is a sailor and the first British woman to win an Olympic gold medal at consecutive games: Sydney in 2000 and Athens in 2004. ...

Evidence mounts that shingles vaccines protect against dementia

Being immunised against shingles has been linked to a reduced dementia risk before and now a study suggests that the newer vaccine wards off the condition more effectively than an older one

Zubsolv vs. Suboxone for Opioid Use Disorder: Similarities and Differences

Zubsolv and Suboxone are medications containing the same active ingredients–buprenorphine (a partial opioid agonist) and naloxone (an opioid antagonist)–to treat opioid use disorder. Opioid use disorder is characterized as having a problematic pattern of opioid use, leading to problems or distress. Opioid drugs can include heroin, as well as prescr...

Break the 4% Retirement Rule. Here’s What Works Better.

You may be able to spend more savings early on in retirement using a more flexible approach.

Is Sodium Nitrate Safe?

Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barnes, RDN Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barnes, RDN Sodium nitrate is a compound found in the body, water, and certain foods. It's also a food preservative commonly used in packaged meats. The compound helps keep the meat from spoiling and gives it its pink or red color. While some studies have found that sodium ...

How GLP-1 Medications Aid Weight Loss

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Ozempic (semaglutide), Wegovy (semaglutide), and Mounjaro (tirzepatide) are medications that can help lower blood sugar in people with diabetes or hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). All three medications belong to a class of drugs called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor ...

The health movement to save black women

African-American women are reclaiming their health and their communities by walking with the nonprofit GirlTrek.