10 Things You Didn’t Know Could Cause Bad Breath Medically Reviewed by Dany Paul Baby, MD on June 26, 2022 Written by Christine Richmond Happy Hour 1/10 A girls’ night out or beers with the bros could give you more than a hangover. Even though it’s a liquid, alcohol can actually dry out your mouth,… Continue reading Ten Things You Didn’t Know Could Cause Bad Breath
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Signs You’re Low on Vitamin B12
Signs You’re Low on Vitamin B12 Medically Reviewed by Dan Brennan, MD on April 13, 2022 Written by Paul Frysh Numbness 1/13 Do your hands, feet, or legs feel like they’re on “pins and needles”? Shortage of B12 can damage the protective sheath that covers your nerves. Diseases like celiac, Crohn’s, or other gut illnesses… Continue reading Signs You’re Low on Vitamin B12
Lower Your Risk of Cancer
Lower Your Risk of Cancer Medically Reviewed by Carmelita Swiner, MD on November 30, 2022 Lower Your Risk of Cancer 1/13 It’s the world’s leading cause of death, but about 1 in 3 cases can be prevented, according to the World Health Organization. There’s no magic pill to keep you from getting cancer, but you… Continue reading Lower Your Risk of Cancer
Surprising Signs of Depression
Surprising Signs of Depression Medically Reviewed by Smitha Bhandari, MD on March 16, 2023 Shopping Sprees 1/12 Is your shopping out of control? Find yourself covering up your spending? For some people who are depressed, it is not uncommon for compulsive buying — in stores or on the Internet — to serve as a distraction… Continue reading Surprising Signs of Depression
When to Call 911: Serious Symptoms to Never Ignore
When to Call 911: Serious Symptoms to Never Ignore Medically Reviewed by Carmelita Swiner, MD on November 30, 2022 Trust Your Gut 1/16 One of your most powerful tools is your own observation. Most of us have a sense for when a situation is dangerous. If your instinct or intuition tells you it’s serious, call… Continue reading When to Call 911: Serious Symptoms to Never Ignore
Death in the Elevator
Death in the Elevator Vwaere Diaso SIMONKOLAWOLELIVE! BY SIMON KOLAWOLE What is the value of a human life in our dearly beloved Nigeria? I don’t know. But the death of Dr Vwaere Diaso, a medical doctor, at the General Hospital, Odan, Lagos Island, on Tuesday, offers yet another insight into why Nigeria is like this.… Continue reading Death in the Elevator
Surprising Things That Can Damage Your Liver
Surprising Things That Can Damage Your Liver Medically Reviewed by Minesh Khatri, MD on January 17, 2022 Sugar 1/9 Too much sugar isn’t just bad for your teeth. It can harm your liver, too. The organ uses one type of sugar, called fructose, to make fat. Too much refined sugar and high-fructose corn syrup causes… Continue reading Surprising Things That Can Damage Your Liver
Steps To Slow Down Ageing
Want to Stay Youthful? Avoid These Mistakes Reviewed by Debra Jaliman, MD on August 27, 2021 You Don’t Sleep Enough 1/11 If you don’t get your ZZZs, your skin can start to wrinkle and sag early. That’s in part because your body releases more cortisol, a “stress hormone” that breaks down the collagen that keeps… Continue reading Steps To Slow Down Ageing
Best Times to Drink Water
Best Times to Drink Water Reviewed by Carol DerSarkissian, MD on October 27, 2021 When You Think You’re Hungry 1/14 You might really be thirsty. Most people don’t realize they’re actually thirsty when hunger seems to strike. The brain recognizes these triggers as the same. So before you hit the pantry, drink some water first.… Continue reading Best Times to Drink Water
Ways to Ease Hip Pain
Ways to Ease Hip Pain Medically Reviewed by Melinda Ratini, MS, DO on November 25, 2022 Don’t Wait: Lose Weight 1/11 For every 10 pounds of extra body weight you carry, there’s an added 50 pounds of pressure on your hips and knees. If your joints are feeling the strain, find a weight that works… Continue reading Ways to Ease Hip Pain