Health Wellness

Winter Tips for Healthy Skin

As we age, our skin thins and tends to dry out. It loses some of its elasticity causing that crepe paper look that so many older folks are known for. Our skin also becomes drier, more brittle and susceptible to flaking and cracking, especially in winter. Did you know that colder air is drier than

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How climate change will affect your health

A new report from the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warns of dire consequences if governments don’t make “rapid, far-reaching, and unprecedented changes in all aspects of society” to stem global warming. But the planet isn’t the only thing at risk as temperatures rise; your health might be in danger, too. Here are six

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Weight Loss Surgery Linked To Easier Deliveries

Obesity makes pregnancy complications more likely. But new research suggests that women who’ve undergone weight-loss surgery might have a safer delivery. “We know that obesity and overweight are dangerous in connection with childbirth,” said study author Dr. Olof Stephansson, of Karolinska Institute in Solna, Sweden. Weight-loss [bariatric] surgery “is by far your best option if

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The Benefits and Dangers of Therapy Dogs

Dogs have been referred to as man’s best friend for centuries. During that time, dogs were largely used for hunting and protection and in later times dogs became companions to many. A number of dog breeds that we have today are the results of selective breeding for traits with hunting, protection and companionship. For example,