Monkeypox Has the Potential to Mutate and Resist Antiviral Treatment, FDA Warns
As the global monkeypox outbreak lingers on, health officials are warning that the virus is mutating at a pace that may soon allow it to become resistant to an antiviral drug used to treat patients at risk of serious illness. The Food and Drug Administration...
‘Night Owls’ May Have a Higher Risk of Type 2 Diabetes and Heart Disease Than ‘Early Birds’
Individuals who prefer to stay up late and sleep late in the morning may be at a higher risk for chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease, according to a new study published in the journal Experimental Physiology. The study, which dubs...
Panel Recommends Routine Anxiety Screening for Adults Under 65—Here’s What That Could Look Like
The U.S. has seen major attempts to reduce the stigma of mental health in recent years, and a new recommendation from an expert panel may help normalize screening for anxiety disorders. A draft recommendation released Tuesday from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), is...
What I Wish I Knew Before Starting Lupus Treatments
I was officially diagnosed with Lupus in May of 2021. I say officially because my symptoms started long before that, I just didn’t know it. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can cause inflammation and pain in different parts of the body. Your immune...
Cognitive Decline Among Older Americans Can Result in ‘Expensive, Irreversible’ Money Management Mistakes
Millions of older Americans experience cognitive decline that’s significant enough to interfere with their financial skills, but despite this reality 75% of these individuals continue managing their own money. According to a new study published in JAMA Network Open, cognitive decline can lead to overconfidence,...
On the menYOU
If you are human, then you search for meaning. That’s the noble view of how we operate. But perhaps we could replace the word “meaning” with “understanding”, because the real human quest is to understand what is happening around us so that we can make...
Cherry ripe bites
Are you tired of the same boring snacks that leave you feeling uninspired and unsatisfied? Well, I’m shaking up your snack game with some seriously delicious and nutritious treats — say hello to my cherry ripe bites! There’s nothing quite like the taste of nostalgia....
Ancient wayfinders
In the whirlwind of technological progress, it’s easy to overlook the deeper issues plaguing our society. Despite the veneer of advancement, there is a disturbing rise in depression, anxiety, loneliness, obesity, inequality, chronic disease and other indices of poor wellbeing. Also suffering — as an...
Brussels Sprouts Salad
Brussels Sprouts Salad By: Lisa Guy Brussels sprouts are nutrient-dense vegetables that provides a range of essential vitamins and minerals including vitamins K and C, folate, iron and potassium. They’re also rich in dietary fibre, which is important for digestive and cardiovascular health. Ingredients 3...
CDD – cognitive decline in your dog
Cognitive decline isn’t only a problem for people. As dogs age, they also may show symptoms of canine cognition dysfunction (CCD). Signs of “dementia” in dogs may include: • reduced activity • reduced engagement with their environment or family • forgetting training/not remembering toilet training...
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