Category: Health & Fitness
Can a weighted stuffed animal really help you sleep?
We’ve been hearing about weighted blankets and weighted eye masks for some time now, so it only makes sense that weighted stuffed animals would be the next item in …
Do pillow sprays really help you sleep?
Do you have trouble getting a good night’s sleep? Spraying your pillow might be the answer. A pillow spray (also called pillow mist) is a …
Hypnic jerks keeping you awake? Here’s how to make them stop
Have you ever woken abruptly with a jerk or falling sensation? There’s a name for that: hypnic jerks. Hypnic jerks can be unpleasant and even …
Do your hands go numb when you sleep? Here’s what it could mean
It can be alarming to wake up with your hands feeling numb or tingling with what we commonly call pins and needles. But it’s actually …
Will we ever stop treating the ocean like a giant, liquid landfill?
The vastness of the oceans and the impression (as the old and erroneous saying goes) that “dilution is the solution to pollution” has for centuries …
Sleep patches: What are they & do they work?
Chances are, you’ve seen a new kind of sleep aid come out in recent years: sleep patches. After all, with over 35 percent of Americans …
This magical superfood can also help you beat inflation
With inflation at all a high-time high, we have been treated to condescending posts and articles about how to save money. However, hidden in some of …
Yes, credit cards can affect your mental health. Here’s how
When our mental health takes a beating – and it happens to everyone – we all cope differently. The healthiest among us will exercise, meditate, …
The easiest way to make craft cocktails at home
Sometimes making a cocktail can just feel like just a tad too much work, especially when certain recipes call for ingredients that you don’t typically have …
8 common signs you may be vitamin deficient
With all the quick eats out there these days, it’s easy to slip into a diet with few nutrients to nourish your body. Everyone needs a …
This country consumes the most antidepressants
According to the latest OECD data, Iceland continues to have one of the highest levels of antidepressant use in the world – with an average consumption …
Bill Nye the Science Guy calls out conservatives on climate change
Bill Nye the Science Guy has a message for conservative lawmakers and television networks who continue to peddle climate denial in the wake of Hurricane Ian: “Cut it out.” …
How to choose the right food if your cat has kidney disease
Cats are great pets, but they do have some serious health issues. If you have a cat with kidney disease, there are a few things …
The little known ‘smart drug’ that could help you sleep better
Let’s be real: We’re all just trying to sleep better…and even more so lately, given the stressful times we’re living in. From cryotherapy and infrared …
Your cat’s ears are telling you something
When you first get a cat, you may be wondering what their ears mean. Here’s what you need to know about the different positions your cat’s …
Are scented candles actually bad for you?
What is a spa day, romantic dinner, or cozy night in without a candle or two to set the mood? For over a decade, headlines …
This kind of debt has disappeared from most Americans’ credit reports
On July 1, your credit score might have gone up. If you have unpaid medical bills under $500, chances are those were removed from your credit …
Insomnia after surgery? Here’s how to deal with it
A good night’s sleep is important for your health and wellbeing every day. It becomes more important than ever when your body is trying to …
Favorite American foods that are banned in other countries
You are what you eat, they say. If that’s the case, a lot of folks in the United States are less than healthy based solely on …
People in this country have the most hangovers
Hangovers are most common amongst Brits, according to new data from Statista’s Global Consumer Survey, with around two out of every ten UK respondents saying they …
Here’s where people spend the most on prescription drugs
When it comes to the expenditure on pharmaceuticals across OECD countries, the United States spends much more than other industrialized nations that are part of the organization. …
How water can improve your sleep
We all know that drinking water is important. After all, our bodies are made up of nearly 60% water. However, sometimes it can be difficult …
US prescription prices are much higher than other countries
Depending on the country of comparison, U.S. residents are paying twice as much, three times as much or even more for their prescription drugs. Research by …
5 true & terrifying cases of medical identity fraud
All types of identity theft are a pain, but none more so than medical identity theft. If a criminal steals your personal information for their medical …
Health care is most expensive in these 20 US cities
The U.S. spent an all-time high of $4.1 trillion on health care in 2020, representing almost 20% of the gross domestic product. Unlike other countries, the …
Feeling exhausted? Here’s what could be missing
Feeling tired may have nothing to do with not getting enough sleep. There are seven different kinds of rest that you need. Each one requires unique …
Does your health insurance cover abortion?
The Supreme Court on Friday overturned Roe v. Wade, ending the constitutional right to abortion. Twenty-six states are likely to ban abortion care as a result. In …
Does your state have the worst healthcare in America?
Where you live may determine what kind of health care you can get — and how much you have to spend to get it. The cost of …
9 things Americans say they can’t afford because of inflation
With inflation at the highest level since 1981 and wages not keeping pace, many Americans are struggling to make ends meet. And while a fresh poll from Morning Consult and …
Report: Monkeypox is spreading, but mortality rates remain low
What started as a handful of isolated monkeypox cases in the United Kingdom has officially been declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the World …
