Health Wellness

Gardeners, anglers and hikers all have at least one thing in common this time of year — concerns about ticks. These little arachnids can be a significant problem for people venturing outdoors. Ticks can be more than just a nuisance since they also can spread disease. In fact, tick-related trips to the ER, which are […]

In the same way weight varies from person to person, so do the best weight loss strategies. While some people succeed with diet and exercise alone, others find that adding weight loss medications like Ozempic, Wegovy or Zepbound helps them stay on track with their goals. But while Semaglutide and tirzepatide are effective, many people […]

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 […]

Move over step counting: Many people now point to “Japanese walking,” or interval walking, as their must-do workout routine. The method—which is making the rounds on social media—involves alternating between fast and slow walking for a set period of time. As Health magazine reports, on TikTok, users say that the strategy can enhance mood, endurance, brain health, and more. […]

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 […]

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 […]