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Health & Wellness June 26, 2024 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning of an increased risk of dengue fever in the U.S. Dengue fever is a potentially life-threatening viral infection transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes. The CDC issued a health alert, saying a higher-than-expected number of dengue fever cases have been reported in the U.S. Puerto Rico declared a health emergency with 1,498 cases reported. Among U.S. travelers, 745 cases were identified this year as of June 24. The U.S. health alert comes as global outbreaks of dengue fever are on the rise, with…
You work out regularly, you eat mindfully, but then Friday rolls around and, like clockwork, you roll up to happy hour with your coworkers. Five drinks later, you’re thinking about skipping yoga in the morning and sleeping in. Drinking socially — and often heavily on big nights out — is deeply ingrained in our culture as a way to de-stress, connect with friends, and meet new people. However, more and more people are questioning whether these rollicking rituals are taking a toll on our physical and mental well-being, and investigating how to quit drinking. Beyond not having a screaming hangover, there are many…
Health & Wellness June 26, 2024 Many parts of the U.S. continue to grapple with oppressive heat and humidity. This can prevent the body from cooling down, increasing the risk of heat cramps, exhaustion and heatstroke. Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says the extreme heat and high humidity can be a dangerous mix. “High heat and high humidity can place one at risk for serious illness if people aren’t careful. The heat can affect people’s bodies by increasing the core body temperature and ability to sweat, and cause dehydration that can cause further medical problems and ensuing issues, and eventually can lead to…
With the recent H5N1 bird flu outbreaks dominating the headlines, you might be a little wary of those runny eggs on your toast. After all, despite its name, the virus can affect more than chickens, swans, ducks, and geese: Humans can get sick too.And there’s good reason to be cautious. Data suggests bird flu can be highly lethal in people, Scott Roberts, MD, an infectious diseases expert and assistant professor at the Yale School of Medicine, tells SELF. Of the 889 human bird flu cases reported from January 2003 to May 2024, 463 were fatal, putting the chances of dying…
Every new day is a tremendous gift. And yet we often take these days for granted, rushing into everything we need to respond to, distracting ourselves, forgetting to feel wonder. Wouldn’t it be lovely to create a morning ritual to greet your day? The purpose of the ritual is to practice full appreciation of the gift we’ve been given, and to set the rest of the day up for wonder. What would that create for your life, if you had a ritual like that? My suggestion is to create your own ritual, not copy mine, because ritual is best treated…
Since being founded in Rogers, Ark., in 1962, Walmart has exploded in growth, ultimately becoming the largest retailer in the world. Often associated with the one-stop shopping experience offered at its supercenters, the retail giant has provided customers with a wide variety of general merchandise and supermarket items for decades. However, Walmart wasn’t the first company to boast this kind of shopping experience. Before Walmart, a midwestern retailer opened a supercenter and became known for pioneering this store concept. Based in Grand Rapids, Mich., Meijer started out as a grocery store, opening its first location, Meijer Grocery, in Greenville, Mich.,…
Neurosciences June 23, 2024 Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disorder that causes brain cells to waste away and die. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, which is a term used to describe a group of symptoms that affect memory, thinking and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily function. As many as 5.8 million people in the U.S. were living with Alzheimer’s disease in 2020, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And this number is projected to nearly triple to 14 million people by 2060. Memory loss is the key symptom of Alzheimer’s disease. An early…
Summer is here—and so are the heatwaves. Heat waves are periods of time when temperatures are higher than is normal for a region. For many, it just seems like time to stay indoors and crank up the air conditioning. But heat waves can actually pose real health risks. Exposure to extreme temperatures can cause dehydration, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and even cardiovascular strain and respiratory issues. Science also shows that it can have significant impacts on how you sleep, move, and—our favorite topic—how you eat. According to one study, people tend to eat less due to loss of appetite on…
Pride has earned a permanent spot in corporations’ branding and social media presence starting in June. That certainly speaks to the success of hard-won cultural and legal battles over the years, but it’s also a time to reflect, learn, and take action on some of the most pressing issues facing LGBTQ individuals today. That could involve diving deeper on how you can be more authentic and accepting in your own life or perhaps reading about the top societal concerns in the community today. History of Pride Lively parades and rainbow-themed parties often come to mind when people think of…
Health & Wellness June 24, 2024 With all the rain of late, many people may be wondering if it’s safe to embrace the weather and indulge in activities like playing or exercising in the rain. “So, rain itself does not make you sick,” says Tanner Dunn, D.N.P., a family nurse practitioner at Mayo Clinic Health System in Holmen, Wisconsin. “However, the effects that rain can have on your body can make you more susceptible to illness.” While getting caught in the rain doesn’t directly cause illness, it can lead to a decreased body temperature. This drop in temperature can create…