Health Wellness

July is UV Safety Month, and while sunscreen season is in full swing, the topic can get more than a little messy. As Yahoo Health reports, while sun protection is critical for preventing skin cancer, researchers have found that a few of the chemicals commonly found in sunscreens are also linked to some pretty serious health concerns. So, […]

In their first vote since they were hand-picked by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the new eight members of the CDC vaccine committee somewhat surprisingly voted to recommend a shot that protects infants against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. As USA Today reports, Clesrovimab, a monoclonal antibody created by pharmaceutical giant Merck, is recommended […]

It’s an unfortunate side effect of summer fun: Bugs want to join in too. As Yahoo Life reports, the reason you notice bugs more in the summer? They are actually more active this time of year. “Bugs gain their metabolic energy from whatever the temperature is outside,” says Michael Raupp, professor of entomology at the University of […]

It’s summer and the heat is on. That’s why it’s more important than ever to consume the right amount of fluids and know the risks of dehydration when you are considering what to drink during a workout. After all, more than 60% of your body is made up of water, and you can lose quite […]

Did you know that eating blueberries can help reduce the risk of heart disease, lower your blood pressure, fight cancer and promote digestive health? Since July is National Blueberry Month, and July 8th is National Blueberry Day, July 10th is National Pick Blueberries Day, (but wait, there’s more) and July 11th is National Blueberry Muffin […]

Tapping, also known as Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Tapping or “psychological accupressure,” is an alternative treatment for physical pain and emotional distress, and has become all the rage across YouTube and various social media platforms for dealing with a wide range of anxiety-related maladies. As Healthline reports, the technique focuses on tapping the 12 meridian […]