How to protect yourself against the ‘winter vomiting disease’
It’s the holiday guest no one invited. The notorious “winter vomiting disease” is spreading rapidly across the country, with cases of the potentially deadly virus doubling over the past few months as Americans head into peak party season. Health officials are sounding the alarm, urging the public to take steps to protect themselves from the […]
Feeling end-of-year overwhelm? How to stay calm and energised through the chaos
It’s that time of year when the to-do list can feel out of control and your energy tank is running low. Deep breath. Claire Turnbull has tips for getting through it all without losing sleep. Whether it’s end of year deadlines looming at work, a cluster of social and school-related events, anticipating how to navigate […]
How to Lower Your Cholesterol
Cholesterol is one of those health buzzwords that’s always floating somewhere in the collective health conversation. Chances are you’ve seen warnings to keep it low. Or maybe you’ve heard people categorize it into the categories of good and bad. Specifically, cholesterol is a fatty substance, which we produce ourselves but also absorb through our food, […]
How to connect with old friends and why it matters
NEW YORK (AP) — When Jennifer Lea Austin met Molly in second grade, they quickly became best friends. They giggled through classes until the teacher separated them, inspiring them to come up with their own language. They shared sleepovers and went on each other’s family vacations. But they gradually drifted apart after Austin’s family moved […]
Sneezing and streaming? How to know if it’s a cold or hay fever
You’ve been through winter lurgies and escaped the start of spring free of hay fever. Now you wake up with a sniffle you can’t seem to shake. How do you know if it’s hay fever, a cold, or something else? And how do these two different culprits cause such similar symptoms? Allergy experts Janet Davies, […]
Chris Bahl: The secret language of cells — and how to "speak" it | TED Talk
What if medicines could "speak" directly to your cells? Protein designer and TED Fellow Chris Bahl introduces a new generation of miniproteins: … Source link
How to store food safely and reduce waste this holiday season
After carefully choosing the freshest produce at the market, people face even more choices with vegetables, fruit, meat and dairy products at home that can help prolong freshness, minimize waste and prevent foodborne illnesses. There are several methods to store and preserve food, such as canning and pickling produce, freezing leftover ingredients, and storing food […]
Here’s why you need to clean your water bottle and how to do it – NBC Connecticut
You keep your trusty reusable bottle filled with only clear, delicious water. Do you still need to wash it? Experts say reusable bottles get grubby no matter what liquid they’re filled with, and it’s important to clean them regularly. Water bottles pick up germs from our mouths when we take a sip, and from our […]
Bad Air Is One of the Biggest Threats to Your Health. Here’s How to Protect Yourself
There’s something invisible that can put us in an early grave. And I’m not talking about sentient AI, but something much more ubiquitous and real. While AI doomers predict the existential risk that artificial intelligence poses to humanity, air pollution—specifically, ultrafine particulate matter, PM 2.5—has been an efficient killer for decades. Many people don’t realize […]
How to Get Your Cat or Dog to Lose Weight—Experts Weigh In (2025)
Engage in active play for at least 30 minutes a day, whether that be with a wand toy, laser (just make sure to reward them after their “hunt”), or whatever toy they like best. (Check out my full guide to my favorite interactive cat toys for even more recommendations.) Same as with dogs, use puzzle […]