Suddenly losing your hair? The culprit could be your prescription medications By Cynthia E. Keen at AARP Like turning gray, hair loss can be a natural part of aging. But alopecia, the medical term for hair loss, is a complex condition with many variations, from slow-progressing balding (referred to as male- or female-pattern hair loss) to more rapid…
Read More 8 Types of Drugs That May Cause Hair Lossby Rachel Nania, AARP, Update June 22, 2022 The ‘ugly duckling’: People who have lots of moles are at increased risk for melanoma. Pay attention to the moles that stand out — those that are darker than the rest, have changed recently or are more oddly shaped. Where the sun doesn’t shine’: Melanoma can develop anywhere on the…
Read More 4 Warning Signs of Melanoma That Are Easy to MissBy Jess Novak June 24, 2022 For snacks, consider three components, says Lauren Harris-Pincus, MS, RDN, author of The Everything Easy Pre-Diabetes Cookbook: combining healthy carbohydrates like fruits, vegetables, or whole grains with a lean protein and a good-for-you fat. “This combination helps your food absorb much more slowly so your blood sugar rises less quickly,…
Read More 10 Delicious, Healthy Snacks That Balance Your Blood SugarBY ALANA SEMUELS JUNE 7, 2022 6:00 AM EDT Sometimes when I am grocery shopping, even if I am there just for broccoli, I’ll swing by the aisle where they stock feminine products. Because, even though most of the things that disappeared during the pandemic like toilet paper, yeast, and flour have returned to the shelves,…
Read More The Great Tampon Shortage of 2022: The Supply Chain Problem No One’s Talking AboutBy Lisa Nainggolan June 6, 2022 — A drug recently approved for type 2 diabetes in the United States is also very effective for treating obesity and has shown better weight loss than any previous medication, according to results from a new clinical trial. In the new study — which focused on patients with obesity but without diabetes —…
Read More Diabetes Drug Drives ‘Amazing’ Weight Loss in Obesity TrialFrom The Daily Skimm 6/2/22 40% That’s the percentage of Americans who belong to a racial or ethnic minority group. And that’s around 120 million people. But health research in the U.S. still skews heavily white (think: up to 90%). Not exactly accurate representation. Including people of all backgrounds in research can help scientists better…
Read More Health Research Skews WhiteMedically Reviewed by Nayana Ambardekar, MD on March 07, 2021 Power Down: Turn off TVs, computers, and other blue-light sources an hour before you go to bed. Cover any displays you can’t shut off. Nix Naps: Overcome an afternoon energy slump with a short walk, a glass of ice water, or a phone call with a friend. Read…
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Read More The Future of Abortions in AmericaDo you wear a larger size than 12? Want to look your best on the beach? Here are some swimwear brands that make sharp, sexy, fabulous suits for us, the larger-than-12 girls. Girlfriend Collective Land’s End Eloquii Lane Bryant Target Torrid Asos Aqua Eve Cupshe Andie Swim Skims Shein Nasty Gal Venus Lively Rotita Everlane…
Read More Sharp Plus-Sized Swimwear BrandsHallie Levine, AARP May 09, 2022 If you are over the age of 50, you’re likely no stranger to foot pain. About a quarter of all older adults experience it, according to a 2011 study published in the journal PAIN — and there are several reasons why. Your pain may even point to other, potentially serious health issues. Here are…
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