Red Cross Warns of Severe Blood Shortage
Latest Prevention & Wellness News THURSDAY, June 17, 2021 (HealthDay News) There’s a severe blood shortage in the United States due to a recent surge in trauma cases, organ transplants and elective surgeries, the American Red Cross says. The Red Cross is appealing to Americans to roll up their sleeves and donate blood […]
The 7 Absolute Worst Wellness Trends We Saw This Year
FluxFactory via Getty Images Experts share the wellness trends they’d like to see get left behind. Every year brings new viral wellness trends that are often touted as be-all end-all magic. And while some of these trends are science-backed and beneficial, others are just not. This year we saw a fair share of fads, from […]
Britney Spears’ New Memoir: Please Read Responsibly
In this video interview, Jessi Gold, MD, MS, assistant professor and director of wellness, engagement, and outreach in the department of psychiatry at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, discusses how we can mindfully and responsibly approach the mental health themes of Britney Spears’ new memoir, The Woman In Me. The following is […]
Here’s Why Your Wellness Routine Isn’t Complete Without An HIV Screening
The era of prioritizing self-care is here, and the importance of personal wellness has become more apparent than ever. While self-care looks different for everyone —from getting your steps in, to journaling, to practicing yoga—making choices that support your physical and mental well-being is key to helping you live a healthier life. Prioritizing your sexual […]
Does Cold Plunging Actually Do Anything Or Is It B.S.?
Illustration:Jianan Liu/HuffPost Cold plunging isn’t safe for everyone — and also isn’t the all-in-one wellness trend that many say it is. One scroll through social media lately and you may stumble on videos of fitness influencers or celebrities dunking themselves in cold water in the name of health. Say hello to the world of cold […]
Heat Waves That Threaten Lives Will Be Common by 2100
Latest Prevention & Wellness News FRIDAY, Aug. 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) Life-threatening heat waves will become more common by the end of this century, according to a new study. A “dangerous” heat index — what the temperature feels like when humidity and air temperature are combined — is defined by the National Weather Service (NWS) […]
9 in 10 Americans Want Their Health Info Kept Private
Latest Prevention & Wellness News TUESDAY, Aug. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) More than 9 in 10 Americans believe that medical privacy is a right and their health data shouldn’t be for sale, a new survey from the American Medical Association shows. The survey unearthed concerns about data privacy protections and confusion about who can access […]
Summer Bug Bite? Expert Gives Answers on Care
Latest Prevention & Wellness News SATURDAY, July 30, 2022 (HealthDay News) Bugs are a part of summer, like it or not. While many times bug bites are little more than an irritating inconvenience, some can trigger a medical emergency, according to the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), which offered tips on telling one from […]
3 Key Changes Could Make Roads Safer for Older Pedestrians
Latest Prevention & Wellness News FRIDAY, July 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) Better lighting and other changes to street crossings could improve pedestrian safety for seniors — the age group most likely to be killed by oncoming vehicles. Researchers pored over four years of Oregon crash data for locations considered dangerous for walkers age 65 and […]
Where Pot Became Legal, Car Crash Deaths Rose: Study
Latest Prevention & Wellness News By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, July 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) – – Car crashes and deaths are on the rise in U.S. states that have legalized recreational marijuana, a new study finds. “Marijuana, like alcohol and just about every other drug, changes how you feel and how you behave. […]