As January ended, many people who participated in Dry January began to consider returning to their usual drinking habits. This pause from alcohol often highlights how closely drinking habits are tied to heart and vascular health. While Dry January is commonly viewed as a short-term reset after the holidays, extending it or significantly reducing alcohol
Winter doesn’t just bring snowflakes and shorter days, it ushers in a noticeable spike in colds, flu, RSV, COVID-19, and other respiratory infections. It’s a pattern we see year after year, and it’s not your imagination: winter really is the perfect storm for illness. It’s important you understand why and what you can do to
As winter continues (and continues, and continues…) and daylight hours shrink, many people notice a dip in energy, motivation, and overall mood. You might feel more tired than usual, less focused, or simply “off.” These shifts are common and treatable. By understanding how shorter days affect the body and mind, you can take small steps
As temperatures drop, many people notice their hands and feet feel colder than the rest of their body. For some, this is just a normal response to winter weather. But for others, it raises a common question: ‘Are cold hands and feet a sign of poor circulation?’ The answer depends on what else is happening
The holiday season is a joyful time filled with family gatherings, travel, delicious meals, and long-awaited traditions. But amid the festivities, it’s also a time when emergency departments see an uptick in preventable injuries and health concerns. You can take a few simple precautions that can help keep you and your loved ones safe, healthy,
The holiday season is a time for celebration, connection and plenty of delicious food. But for those managing diabetes, this time of year can also bring unique challenges. From festive gatherings to family dinners, the abundance of sweets and rich dishes can make it difficult to keep blood sugar in check. The good news? With
The holidays are often described as “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for many people, they can also be the most stressful. Between shopping, family gatherings, financial strain, travel, and end-of-year work deadlines, it’s no wonder so many of us feel overwhelmed. The good news is that while we can’t always control what’s
The holiday season is a time for celebration, connection and plenty of delicious food. But for those managing diabetes, this time of year can also bring unique challenges. From festive gatherings to family dinners, the abundance of sweets and rich dishes can make it difficult to keep blood sugar in check. The good news? With
Stress and parenting go hand in hand, but during the holiday season, many parents find their stress levels rising to new heights. Between coordinating schedules, shopping, traveling and managing children’s expectations – plus the disruption to the school routine that everyone had finally settled into – the season can feel more like mayhem than merry.
Last week, Webb’s Weird Words trotted out one of our standard oddball vocabulary lists — this one including succedanea (suck-suh-DAY-nee-yuh). The plural form of a noun meaning “substitute” — especially a replacement medicine — it’s perhaps best known from a brief appearance in Samuel Beckett’s tragicomedy Waiting for Godot. Now more than 70 years old,
November is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to one of the leading causes of illness and death in the United States — yet one that is often misunderstood or undiagnosed. COPD is not a single disease but a group of lung conditions, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis, that
As temperatures drop and sniffles rise, many wonder: does cold weather make you sick? While chilly air itself doesn’t cause illness, it can create conditions that make your body more vulnerable to infection and discomfort. The Truth About Cold Weather and Colds According to the CDC, adults catch an average of two to three colds
