For years, pain was my constant companion, though I didn’t know its name. What started as aches in my hands, knees, and feet in 2010 would become a force that transformed my life, my career, and my understanding of what it means to advocate for myself. When the symptoms first appeared, I was working as…
Overweight and obesity are two different health conditions involving weighing more than what you and your provider determined is right for you. Obesity is a more severe form of excess body fat and is considered a chronic (long-term) health condition. Being overweight means carrying more weight than is recommended, but it has fewer health risks….
Hypertension (high blood pressure) and anxiety can often exist together. Among the nearly half of adults in the United States who have high blood pressure, about 40% also have anxiety—a rate that’s higher than in the general population. In the short term, anxiety can temporarily increase blood pressure by activating your body’s fight-or-flight response. While…
A new study has found that consuming a diet high in super-processed foods may negatively impact your brain health. The research, published in Neurology, suggests that people who regularly consume packaged snacks and sweetened beverages are more likely to show very early signs of Parkinson’s disease, a neurodegenerative condition characterized by movement problems. The finding…
Coconut oil—an oil made from coconut meat—has many benefits. Because it’s solid at room temperature, some people use it as a moisturizer for their skin or hair. You can also cook with it. Coconut oil has a high smoke point (the temperature at which an oil or fat begins to produce smoke) and melts when…
PHOTO: Amazon Why We Like It Fungal infections don’t always stay confined to the nail; they can often begin or spread to the surrounding skin, including the toes, cuticles, and the spaces between them. That’s where a skin-focused antifungal like Globe Clotrimazole Antifungal Cream comes in. “Clotrimazole is an actual antifungal agent,” says Cohen, noting…
It’s a debate as old as time: morning shower or evening shower? The answer is not that simple and will depend on your preferences and lifestyle because there are benefits to both. “There’s no one-size-fits-all answer,” Hannah Kopelman, DO, a board-certified dermatologist and host of the podcast Derm Club, told Health. “A morning shower can…
Prescriptions for Ozempic, Mounjaro, and other glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist drugs have skyrocketed in recent years. But even though the medications are used for similar purposes, people often have vastly different reactions to them. Gastrointestinal issues, specifically nausea, are common among people who take GLP-1 drugs. However, sometimes side effects from tirzepatide (the active…
An apple a day might keep signs of aging away—and so might a cup of tea, a handful of berries, or a serving of citrus fruit. A new study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that eating foods rich in flavonoids—such as black tea, berries, citrus fruits, and apples—could help lower the…
On Wednesday, “Good Morning America” will host its first 5K run—the “GMA” 5K—to motivate viewers everywhere to move together. At 7:45 a.m., over 500 runners will start the 3.1-mile route on Governors Island in New York City, and more are expected to run or walk the 5K across the country while they watch the show….