Health Disinformation Abounds Online, with Content Created to Deceive
One of the most viral conspiracy news stories in 2019 accused a coordinated group of physicians, federal organizations, and pharmaceutical companies of hiding the cure for cancer. The article appeared on NaturalNews, a website owned by Mike Adams, who also goes by The Health Ranger. Adams traffics in conspiracies and supplements, and his sites tout […]
5 Reasons to Take a Proper Lunch Break
When was the last time you took a real lunch break? You know, one where you got up from your desk — yes, even your home desk — and sat somewhere else; where you weren’t using your left hand to eat your sandwich and your right hand on the mouse to finish up that spreadsheet; […]
7 Foundations for a Healthy Brain
While growing older can bring maturity and wisdom, it can also bring a decline in our cognitive abilities, like memory, processing speed and other brain functions. But healthy lifestyle behaviors can reduce the risk of dementia, says Klodian Dhana, MD, PhD, assistant professor in the department of internal medicine at Rush University Medical Center and […]
9 Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season
Holiday busyness got you down? These simple tips for healthy holiday alternatives will help you keep the season merry and bright. Wrap happily. Wrapping gifts can be a real pain in the back and neck, especially if you’re sitting on the floor. The most comfortable way to wrap is to stand on a mat in […]
Friends Can Help Your Health
Human beings have a built-in need for friendships. Friends help us through the pressures of everyday living and the havoc that stress can wreak on our health. Especially around the holiday season, we often draw closer to friends and family. “Humans are predisposed to bond emotionally with significant others [because] our brain cannot survive without […]
