With record hot temperatures facing the nation, the American Heart Association has issued guidelines for protecting your heart in the heat: Dehydration causes the heart to work harder, putting it at risk. Hydration helps the heart more easily pump blood through the blood vessels to the muscles. And, it helps the muscles work efficiently. “If… Continue reading Protect Your Heart in The Heat
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Dogs May Help Protect Against Childhood Eczema and Asthma
Now there’s another reason to call dogs man’s best friend. Or maybe a child’s best friend. Research presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting shows that babies born in a home with a dog during a woman’s pregnancy receive protection from allergic eczema. A second study shows dogs… Continue reading Dogs May Help Protect Against Childhood Eczema and Asthma
Three Ways Parents Can Protect Their Child during a Divorce
It’s no secret that divorces can get downright contentious – often because the stakes are so high financially and emotionally. But those already high stakes are raised even more dramatically when children are involved, and one or both parents try to use them as pawns in their never-ending battle with each other. That is a… Continue reading Three Ways Parents Can Protect Their Child during a Divorce
Caffeine and The Anti-Dementia Enzyme
Researchers have discovered that caffeine may have the potential to protect against dementia. The finding comes from Indiana University experts and was published in the journal Scientific Reports. The study identified 24 compounds, including caffeine, with the potential to boost an enzyme in the brain shown to protect against dementia. The protective effect of the… Continue reading Caffeine and The Anti-Dementia Enzyme
The Nine Best Dry-Skin Solutions
According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), following the same skin care routine year round may not work so well when the humidity drops, as it does in winter. Without a change in your skin care, dry air can make fine lines and wrinkles more noticeable. It can also itch, flake, crack, and even… Continue reading The Nine Best Dry-Skin Solutions
The Truth About “Alphabet Skin Creams”
Editor’s note: Feel like you’ve been hearing a series of letters rather than actual descriptors attached to the newest skincare products? You’re not crazy: You’ve just been caught up in the swarm of “alphabet creams.” BB, CC, and now DD creams first gained popularity in Korea, and have made similar waves stateside. But what do… Continue reading The Truth About “Alphabet Skin Creams”