Taking a daily shower is a fairly recent development for Americans. Just 100 years ago, many thought getting their whole body wet at once (instead of taking the sponge baths that were common then) would invite diseases like pneumonia and someone would “catch their death.” Nowadays, a long, hot shower is a daily ritual for… Read More »
You’re probably wiping your bottom wrong, at least according to Sameer Islam, MD, a.k.a. the “poop guru” of YouTube. In a highly requested video, Dr. Islam shares the proper way to wipe and care for your butt after pooping for your healthiest bottom yet. “Your bottom is a very sensitive area,” Dr. Islam says in… Read More »
A very important thing that cat owners can do is to have their cats desexed before they reach puberty and can reproduce, known as pre-pubertal desexing or PPD. PPD has health and welfare benefits for the individual cat and can help reduce the number of unwanted and homeless cats in Australia. While it’s uncommon to… Read More »
Strokes Strokes and mini-strokes occur when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off, which can cause brain cells to die. Peripheral arterial disease This is when there’s a blockage in the arteries to the limbs, usually the legs. This can cause cramping leg pain, hair loss on the legs and feet,… Read More »
Exercise and nutrition may be low on your list of priorities after a cancer diagnosis, but putting yourself in the strongest possible position, mentally and physically, means you can make the most of each day, manage your treatment and be there for those you care about. EXERCISE Exercise will only be sustainable if you are… Read More »
According to Andrew Steele, an aging scientist extraordinaire, the effect biology has on us as we age seems so far away we don’t even think about it. We may drink in excess, put off eating healthier, and tell ourselves we’ll go to the gym next week. But he knows that science tells us, indefinitely, that… Read More »
Do you ever wonder if you’re serving up the right food portion size when you’re creating your snack or meal? Portion sizes and serving sizes can be confusing. How much should I be eating? Should I follow the serving sizes? How do I know whether or not I need more than the “average” person? These… Read More »