We often think of Christmas as a time of joy and happiness. But for some people, this time of year is more stressful than getting caught speeding or jaywalking. Christmas has even been linked to an increased risk of heart attack possibly due to the yearly pressure and emotional distress There are many reasons why…
Honey Beats Traditional Treatment for Respiratory Infections
The medical term to describe the common cold is an upper respiratory infection (URI). This is often caused by a virus that infects your nose, throat and mouth. There are more than 200 different viruses responsible, with rhinoviruses being the most common. In one cross-sectional study published in 2016, scientists in India analyzed the incidence…
Drink Demands and Manufacturing’s Ability to Adapt
From an increased interest in wellness to growing concerns over the planet’s wellbeing, consumers’ habits are changing, and that includes a shift in the beverages they choose. Shoppers are paying more attention to drink labels, packaging, and the stories behind the drinks they consume. Manufacturers have taken note of these trends and adjusted accordingly, both…
This Is the Powerful Message of the Olympic Games on Wellness
By Rodolfo Oviedo After many doubts and uncertainty, we arrived at one more appointment of the Olympic Games, one of the most unifying moments that we have as humanity, where empathy, healthy competition, amazement, effort, dedication coincide; That is why it was a historic milestone that they were suspended in 2020 and generated so much expectation…
How Writing Can Improve Mental Health
Ernest Hemingway famously said that writers should “write hard and clear about what hurts.” Although Hemingway may not have known it at the time, research has now shown that writing about “what hurts” can help improve our mental health. There are more than 200 studies that show the positive effect of writing on mental health. But…
Study Links Eating a Diet Rich in Fruit and Vegetables With Less Stress
In today’s world, stress is prevalent. Researchers are currently looking for ways to reduce stress through lifestyle interventions. A new study from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found that eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is associated with less stress. The Australian Diabetes and Lifestyle (AusDiab) Study aimed to find a link between…
COVID-19 Endemic? Doctor Weighs in on Disease Containment Post-Pandemic
On January 17, COVID-19 infections were predicted to hit a peak of 125 million daily, ten times more than the peak period of Delta infections last spring, according to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). On January 29, an article in the medical science journal The Lancet titled “COVID-19 will continue but the…
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