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If you care more about your net carbs than your net worth, you might want to take a step back and reevaluate. This concept started as a gimmick for food manufacturers to market their products as “low-carb,” and now it’s something many ketogenic diet proponents advise you calculate. But most nutrition experts say you don’t need to worry about how many net carbs you eat in a day. So what’s the deal? Here’s everything you need to know about net carbs. What Are Net Carbs? Net carbs are what’s left when you deduct from the total amount of carbohydrate in a…
I’m one of those people mosquitoes love. Whenever I visit my relatives in South Carolina or take a trip to the Jersey Shore, I—without fail—end up with itchy bites scattered along my legs and arms. They bug me (heh) to no end, but, until recently, I’ve shrugged off how pathogenic these pests can be.After reading that a handful of people contracted malaria—a mosquito-borne disease caused by a parasite—locally in Florida and Texas, it’s become clear that I can’t continue to ignore the threat mosquitoes pose to human health. The cases were unrelated to one another, and they’re particularly alarming because…
Words matter.I’ve heard this phrase so many times that I often forget what it truly means. When I take the time to think about it, I remember how important language is in expressing our thoughts, feelings, and attitudes. Our choices in the words we use communicates vast amounts of information about who we are, how we perceive the world, and how we treat the people around us and wish to be treated in return.As a person who has lived experience with disability, I am acutely aware of the various “labels” available to choose from when describing my identity. There is…
Max Lugavere is a NYT best-selling author, science journalist and top podcast host of The Genius Life. His book Genius Foods is a must, and we love his recipe book Genius Kitchen. We know Max has his finger on the pulse when it comes to emerging research on brain health and general wellness, so we asked him to share the most notable studies he’s been paying attention to lately…5 Health Studies Going On Now (And What They’ll Mean For The Future)Is a 4-day work week a healthier work week? How do 24h movement behaviors change during and after vacation? A…
WHEN THE AFTERNOON slump hits a bit too hard, it’s easy to turn to a light and refreshing energy drink to keep yourself focused throughout the remainder of the day. Sometimes you need a break from coffee or tea, and something with a little fizz just feels right. In the back of your brain, you probably know that this isn’t the best choice, but how bad can energy drinks really be for you? The answer is worse than you think—which is unfortunate news for your 3 p.m. crash. Studies have found that energy drinks can lead to a whole slew…
Subway is already one of the largest fast-food chains in the world with nearly 37,000 restaurants across more than 100 countries, currently second only to McDonald’s with more than 38,000 locations. But the sandwich chain may be gunning for the #1 spot with its newly-announced plans for thousands of new restaurants across the globe. Subway announced this week that it has inked 15 new master franchise agreements over the past two years. It said that the latest of those agreements will add more than 4,000 new restaurants across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Caribbean…
Just like last summer, there are reports this year of a lifeguard shortage around the nation, meaning many public swimming pools and beaches may be closed or their hours limited. Without trained lifeguards on duty, water safety becomes an issue, especially for children. Dr. Michael Boniface, a Mayo Clinic emergency medicine physician, says drowning happens quickly and quietly so make sure children are always supervised by an attentive adult. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1:10) is in the downloads at the end of the post. Please courtesy: “Mayo Clinic News Network.” Read the script. A sunny day at…
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The treatment landscape for tardive dyskinesia (TD), a movement disorder that can develop after the use of antipsychotic medications, is rapidly evolving. In the past five years alone, two medications for treating the symptoms of tardive dyskinesia were approved for use in the U.S.While there is currently no cure for TD, there are steps you can take to lessen symptom severity and improve your quality of life.Early Detection and Symptom MonitoringAs is commonly the case in the treatment of disease, early detection is key to obtaining the greatest level of symptom relief. Although it is unclear why some people develop…
Malaria, a severe and potentially fatal disease most often caused by the bite of an infected mosquito, has been reported in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a health advisory because there have been instances of people getting infected with Plasmodium vivax malaria in Florida and Texas, even though they hadn’t traveled outside the country. Malaria does not spread from person to person. “Malaria is caused by parasites in the genus Plasmodium, that are usually injected into people through the bite of a mosquito,” says Dr. Bobbi Pritt, director of the Clinical Parasitology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic. Dr. Pritt says most people become…