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Even the mildest colds can quickly turn into pneumonia for me. In the winter, I often struggle through infections more often than I don’t. I live in a full house with my parents, my two nieces, and my sister, who all work and go to school, so avoiding illness is pretty much impossible. As a result, I’m constantly at doctors’ offices or receiving treatments. I’ve been on more than 13 antibiotics this year alone.To give my body the best chance of fighting off the flu, COVID, and other illnesses, I stay up-to-date on my recommended vaccinations. My providers are super…

Below is an approximation of this video’s audio content. To see any graphs, charts, graphics, images, and quotes to which Dr. Greger may be referring, watch the above video. Nearly one in five adults in the world may have osteoporosis. That’s hundreds of millions of people. The word “osteoporosis” literally means porous bone. Now, most of our bone is actually porous to begin with. This is what normal bone looks like inside, but this is osteoporosis. Bone mineral density is considered to be the standard measure for the diagnosis of osteoporosis. Although the bone mineral density cut-off for an osteoporosis…

The truth comes out eventually—often in an exit interview, when well-meaning managers conduct surveys and ask all the tough questions now that there are no strings attached. This is a time for former employees to say how things really were. But why wait for that moment to learn that a miscommunication or a series of bad experiences—sometimes even fixable or preventable ones—were the reason you are losing a great employee? Or, for employees, why wait to share those truths until it’s too late to fix it? What is a “stay” interview?Enter the “stay” interview. This much more proactive approach allows employees…

In recent years, the cold plunge, where people immerse themselves in near-freezing water, has become immensely popular, going viral on social media with over 500 million views and various sports personalities endorsing it as part of their recovery regimen. However, this practice isn’t new, as historians have found evidence of it dating back to Ancient Roman times. In olden times, and sometimes even to this day, people did a cold plunge by jumping into the cold sea, river, or lake. While this is indeed a natural way to do it, it comes with risks of hypothermia and drowning, especially if…

As one of the three essential macronutrients — the others being protein and fat — carbohydrates are the body’s primary fuel source. But to many a dietary expert’s dismay, carbs have become the misunderstood middle child of nutrition. Popular low-carb eating plans like keto and paleo — and the weight loss they promise — have given some the mistaken impression that carbs are to be avoided at all costs. But that can come at the expense of your energy levels, nutrition, and overall health. Here’s why. Why Do You Need Carbs? 1. Carbs are the body’s preferred source of energy “The body loves…

“My ear hurts.” There are many conditions that can trigger this complaint from a young child. Depending on the symptoms, causes of earache in children include a foreign object in the ear, the common cold, swimmer’s ear and earwax blockage. Another common cause of ear pain in children is an ear infection, or otitis media. It’s an infection of the middle ear, the air-filled space behind the eardrum that contains the tiny vibrating bones of the ear. Children are more likely than adults to get ear infections. An ear infection is caused by a bacterium or virus in the middle…

Second puberty isn’t actual puberty revisited. But you could experience similar symptoms in your 20s, 30s, and beyond, courtesy of the aging process.You’ve sailed the turbulent waters of adolescence, complete with mood swings, skin surprises, physical awkwardness, and, of course, meeting Aunt Flo for the first time. Puberty typically raises its (spotty) head at around age 8 to 14, bringing with it a whirlwind of emotional and physical changes.But just when you’ve finally come to terms with adulthood and thought it’d be plain sailing, surprise! Your body has other plans. Now, let’s get one thing straight — there’s no official…

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Patients who received the anticoagulant drug warfarin after bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement had lower incidence of mortality and a decreased risk of blood clots, according to a retrospective study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings. The use of bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement has increased significantly during the past decade. Among its advantages is that most patients can avoid warfarin for anticoagulation treatment. Even so, research has been conflicting on whether patients would benefit from more aggressive early postoperative anticoagulation treatment. Mayo Clinic researchers analyzed nationwide data on more than 10,000 patients who underwent bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement. Warfarin…

The product recommendations in this post are recommendations by the writer and/or expert(s) interviewed and do not contain affiliate links. Meaning: If you use these links to buy something, we will not earn a commission. The world of non-dairy grocery products is not what it used to be. In the past, the only dairy alternatives you had to choose from were soy or almond milk, and maybe a few random tofu-based products. Nowadays, consumers can find a dairy-free alternative to just about anything, including coffee creamers, yogurt, and various non-dairy cheeses. The quality of dairy-free cheese is rapidly improving as…

Whether spread across whole-grain toast, tossed into a salad, or mashed into guacamole, avocados boost the healthy fat content of any dish. According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, these fats include heart-healthy monounsaturated fats. Avocados only contain 1 gram of saturated fat, along with plenty of potassium and little sodium, if any. They’re also a rich source of fiber, with just half of an avocado providing up to 20% of your daily recommended intake. However, it’s important to note that where there are fats, there are calories. Fats are the most energy-dense macronutrient, containing nine calories per…