Bell’s palsy, a neurological disorder that causes paralysis or weakness of facial muscles, typically affects about 40,000 people in the U.S. annually.1 But since the COVID-19 pandemic, Bell’s palsy diagnoses have been skyrocketing, with close to 50 million more people affected worldwide than before COVID.2 While it’s clear this condition is on the rise, what’s… Read More »
Hi friends! Sharing a new podcast episode this morning with Amanda Nighbert, RD. I watched her TEDx talk and was nodding my head enthusiastically the entire time. THIS is the message that we all need to hear! I love how she promotes a balanced and realistic lifestyle, and focuses on teaching others on how to… Read More »
As restrictions begin to ease and you start to spend more time out of the house, we don’t blame you for missing some of our features this month. To save you some surfing time, we’ve compiled a list of the most exciting features on the platform this month. From exclusive coffee mornings to product trials,… Read More »
To eliminate hepatitis C in people with HIV in Scotland, healthcare providers will need to reach people not on HIV treatment and step up testing for hepatitis C in people who inject drugs, an analysis of Scottish surveillance data published in HIV Medicine shows. Scotland has a high prevalence of hepatitis C among people with… Read More »
Video gaming as a child related to improvements in memory. Mixing garlic mediterraanean eggs and olive oil produces aioli. N Engl Mediterranean Med. Breakfast Whole-grain toast with a soft-boiled egg and a piece whats fruit. As a result, the end product provides, in addition to the diet, many vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals. However, there are… Read More »
Olive oil is recommended as the primary added fat, replacing other oils and fats butter. Research suggests you’ll still reap heart-health benefits. But Was It Wrong? According to the organization’s consensus statement, they recommend food patterns like the Mediterranean diet that are environmentally sustainable and healthy. Here are 7 foods you should try to avoid… Read More »
Butt stuff has been taboo probably for as long as there have been taboos. But thanks to a growing conversation on anal play (hello, pegging!) you and your partner might find yourselves ready to, erm, enter new territory and attempt a prostate orgasm. Rewind: What is a prostate orgasm? The prostate—a gland about the size of a walnut… Read More »
Nearly half of Americans use supplements―and many more are curious about them―yet questions abound. Will feverfew help my migraines? Are there any vitamins that will keep my skin clear? Does lysine really prevent cold sores? Are there herbs I can take to boost my mood? Are any of these things safe?Mark Moyad, MD, MPH is… Read More »