Health Tips

Hundreds of wildfires currently burning in Ontario, Canada and northern Minnesota have resulted in smoke spreading across the US. Currently the smoke is primarily in the Great Lakes region, Midwest, and the Northeast. Air quality alerts have been issued affecting millions of people, and this may become more widespread as…

Moving to music is one of the best things you can do for your body and soul. It provides multiple health benefits and it’s fun! My husband and I started taking dance classes a few years ago. We were no spring chickens, I can assure you. But it was a…

For the first time in nearly two decades, the FDA has approved a new active sunscreen ingredient for use in the United States: bemotrizinol. Already widely used in Europe, Asia, and Australia, for over 25 years, this ingredient will soon appear in US sunscreens and may offer a more effective…

Last week, we talked about migraine headaches, focusing primarily on the causes and symptoms. Today, we will continue our conversation, with emphasis on how migraine headaches are diagnosed and treated, as well as how you can help prevent migraines. How are Migraine Headaches Diagnosed? The diagnosis of migraine headaches is…

For many people living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or chronic digestive discomfort, certain foods seem to trigger unwanted symptoms. One evidence-based approach that may help identify these triggers is the low FODMAP diet. This diet was developed by experts and is recommended by gastrointestinal specialists all over the world….

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the US. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, which is an ideal time to remind ourselves how much early detection and sun protection matter. Most skin cancers are highly treatable when found early, yet many people overlook subtle warning signs. Routine self-checks…

Today, we are going to talk about wheat allergy, which is similar yet very different from the gluten sensitivities that we have discussed recently. Unlike celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity, a wheat allergy is an immune reaction to proteins found in wheat, although not necessarily gluten. Symptoms can appear…

The past couple of weeks, we talked about celiac disease, which is an autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to attack the lining of the small intestine. But not all gluten sensitivity is caused by celiac disease. Today, we will talk about a different type of gluten sensitivity, which…

We have been talking about the negative mental health effects of social media on adults and children. But we have not talked about any positive effects of social media use. Let’s talk today about some of the potential benefits of social media use and how you might use it in…

Last week, we started a conversation about the mental health effects of social media. Today, we will talk more specifically about the effects on children and teenagers. How Does Social Media Affect Children and Teens Specifically? The American Academy of Pediatrics reports that young people are especially vulnerable because their…