Reviewed by Helen Kollias, PhD and Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD At some point in my mid-40s, the scale started climbing. A pound or two turned into five, then 10, then 20. It seemed as if I was doing all the right things: Eating less, moving more, rinse, repeat. Yet, the harder I worked, the … Read more
Dry lips are something I think about more in the winter, but they happen in the summer too. Especially when you live in a really hot climate or sweat a lot (like I do). This lip balm recipe features healthy tallow for a natural way to pamper your lips! What is Tallow? Some of the … Read more
Everyday Solutions, Weight Loss Product Reviews The battle to lose weight can be an endless one. The constant trials of diets, exercise, and various miracle products instead only succeeded in leaving us more than disheartened and lost. What if there was something that might work, with at least the promise of some scientific backing? Semaglutide … Read more
Key findings from the study The study analyzed a large dataset over nearly ten years, focusing on patients with histories of alcohol and opioid use disorders. Researchers found that individuals taking semaglutide experienced: 50% lower rate of alcohol intoxication compared to those not on the medication.40% lower rate of opioid overdose incidents among those prescribed … Read more
Chronic care management company Omada Health will begin trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol OMDA on June 6 at a public offering price of $19 per share, in the middle of its expected range. The company will raise $150 million in its initial public offering. Omada will offer 7.9 million shares … Read more
“I just bought a new BPA-free tupperware set.” This comment, coming from my friend Anna, caught me off guard. Anna’s a highly competent law professional. She’s a critical thinker and she fights in the heavyweight division when it comes to cutting through BS. But the Anna I knew was falling into some painful traps that … Read more
While I won’t claim an award for organization or minimalism with my nightstand… it is a carefully curated hub of tools and essentials. They support my health, improve my sleep, and set the tone for a productive day ahead. I also mentioned in my habit-stacking podcast and post that the nightstand is also a great … Read more
Inflammation, Pain Management The bark of the white willow tree (Salix alba) has pain-relieving properties similar to aspirin. An ingredient in white willow bark, salicin, is converted in the body to salicylic acid (aspirin is also converted to salicylic acid once in the body). Salicylic acid is believed to be the active compound that relieves … Read more
The number of mpox-related deaths in Africa has surpassed 1,000, prompting health officials to call for increased international support to combat the ongoing outbreak. The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) reported that 50 deaths occurred in just the past week, raising the total to 1,100. This alarming surge highlights the significant … Read more
CVS Health is reportedly planning to spend $20 billion over the next 10 years to offer a more tech-driven consumer health experience and improve interoperability within the healthcare industry. First reported by Yahoo Finance, the investment will impact CVS’ vertically integrated business units, including its health providers, Aetna health insurance company and retail pharmacies, and … Read more