Six Benefits of Volunteering
Research has shown that giving your time is good for you By Wendy Haaf Janice Kreider was born in a…
Health & Wellness
Tummy Troubles
Most people—perhaps embarrassed—simply suffer in silence, but there’s no reason to By Wendy Haaf Though they rarely herald imminent danger to life or health, digestive problems such as gas, bloating, and constipation can cause a great deal of discomfort—and…
Monitoring Social Media Reveals COVID-19 Trends
The symptoms people say they’re experiencing may not be what experts expect By Caitlin Finlay Many of the effects…
Your Hearing May Save You From a Fall
Researchers say the sounds you hear help you keep your balance By Wendy Haaf A hearing test could help…
Apple Watch’s Heart-Rhythm Monitor Not Reliable?
Alerts from the Apple Watch’s heart-rhythm monitor may be false alarms By Caitlin Finlay While many smartwatches and fitness bands…
Overactive-Bladder Drug May Boost Dementia Risk
If the news raises concerns for you, there is an alternative By Wendy Haaf If you’re taking an anticholinergic…
Can You Blow Out a Candle Through Your Mask?
If you can, there’s a problem. Not all masks are created equal. By Caitlin Finlay The World Health Organization…
Banish Bad Breath
It affects most people at some point; here’s how to fight it off By Katrina Caruso It’s embarrassing to admit,…
Meet the Dream-Maker
A new device that can trigger and guide dreams may be able to help with memory and boost creativity By…
Swollen Legs Might Be a Side Effect
A certain class of blood-pressure medication can cause lower-limb swelling By Wendy Haaf Older adults who begin taking a particular…
