Health and Wellness
SkinnyTok (Skinny TikTok) and ED (eating disorder) media is experiencing a rise in popularity as influencers are promoting getting on Ozempic to lose weight, calorie counting, and a dangerous diet culture that focuses on looking skinny over being fully nourished. This type of content isn’t new, as ED media has...
CDC scrapped a plan to offer help curbing measles in Texas schools after staff working on the agency’s response to this year’s record outbreak of the virus were warned they could face layoffs. A concerning, sad reality that could affect the future of public health. Agency officials scrapped the opportunity...
It seems that measles has made its way to the United States, with hundreds of cases being reported in Texas and spreading to other states. While this disease isn’t as threatening to most adults, it can be a big problem for children and anyone who hasn’t been vaccinated. Knowing a...
Flu season isn’t just a winter thing — and spring might actually be one of the most dangerous times to let your guard down. As people swap coats for crop tops and get too confident about skipping the hand sanitizer, viruses are still lingering, so here’s how to avoid getting...
Plunging oneself to frigid temperatures does not sound like a pleasant experience, but it is one that has become more relevant thanks to modern technology. Cryotherapy is a somewhat new treatment that involves exposing your whole body or just a part of it into a chamber of liquid nitrogen with...
It’s been 5 whole years since the start of the COVID-19 Outbreak. We’ve seen professions, sociality, academics, sports and economics impacted through the transition into remote practices. As of now, the world has almost gone back to normal. However, there are still incidents of outbreaks occurring at a constant rate....
The Mediterranean diet is considered one of the healthiest on Earth. It’s rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats. It can transform your health by reducing the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers while supporting healthy blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and cholesterol. While it’s called...
When it comes to taking care of our physical health, watching what we eat and being active are two very important goals to build muscle and reduce fat. Unfortunately, many people either don’t have the time or don’t care enough to go all out and do both. Exercise can’t replace...
Energy drink consumption is increasing, especially among teens and younger athletes, but the energy boost they can provide might not be worth the harmful effects. Some brands are obviously more harmful than others, including Reign, Bang, and Rockstar, but even eliminating the healthier energy drink options will be beneficial for...
Some might think that oily skin means their skin has a buildup of something: dirt, oil, or otherwise, but it’s a sign that the skin is dehydrated and overproducing oil to make up for what it lacks. Before people knew better, clay masks were the big skincare fad. These treatments...
There’s a lot of talk about how people are increasingly depressed because of social media, and it is true. According to the Child Mind Institute, teenage and young adult users who spend the most time on social media apps such as Instagram and Facebook were shown to have a 53%...
Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Qsymia have soared in popularity for their seemingly miracle properties that can help people who struggle with weight loss shed unnecessary pounds without dieting or increasing exercise. The medications have been praised by influencers and even celebrities like Mindy Kaling and Oprah...
