7 Low-Carb Bun Alternatives for Your Burger
While there are plenty of protein options for your burger, from beef and turkey to meatless alternatives, buns are usually an afterthought.“Most of the time a bun is made from white bread, which isn’t exactly adding any nutrition to a meal that is already highly processed — so there’s lots of room for improvement,” says Karen Ansel, RDN, Syosset, New...
Overweight but Healthy? The Latest on the Science of ‘Fat but Fit’
For those with obesity, the answer to this question is pretty straightforward.“If you have obesity, even if you’re metabolically healthy, it’s reasonable to try to lose weight,” Klein says.Looking beyond metabolic health, he says people with obesity are at increased risk for age-related mobility impairments, joint problems such as arthritis, dementia, and some cancers (such as liver and uterine...
A Down Syndrome Test Guide
A Down syndrome test is used to discover whether an unborn baby has Down syndrome, a genetic condition caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21. Down syndrome occurs in about 1 out of every 1,000 live births.Babies with Down syndrome have a range of physical and intellectual differences. They’re also at higher risk for certain health conditions, such...
Hot and Cold Therapy for Joint Pain Relief
Hot Therapy for Rheumatoid ArthritisFor someone with an inflammatory disease like RA, applying heat may seem counterintuitive. But since heat works to reduce muscle tension and stimulate blood circulation, many patients find that applying something warm — even if it just means warming your clothes in the dryer before dressing, or lying with a heated blanket prior to getting...
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Skin Cancer
Again, SCC is most often caused by too much sun exposure. This may sometimes be the case for people with HS who develop SCC in areas of skin that aren’t typically hidden in skin folds or by clothing. Other factors, including chronic inflammation and immunosuppression, may also play a role in how squamous cell cancer occurs and behaves when...
7 Ways to Get Rid of a Sinus Headache Right Now
1. Use a HumidifierWhen mucus is thin, your sinuses naturally clear out. But when the mucus becomes thick and blocks drainage, the sinus pressure builds, causing pain associated with a sinus headache, Reddy says.But adding moisture to the air using a humidifier helps keep the mucus thin and aids with draining and reducing pressure in the sinuses. "Moist air...
Understanding Diabetic Seizures: Signs, Causes, and Prevention
People experiencing a diabetic seizure will be unable to treat their own symptoms — they will probably lack the presence of mind to understand their situation, or the body control to fix it. Therefore, it is just as important for friends and family to be familiar with these symptoms.Seizures can cause a variety of temporary abnormal behaviors, sometimes very...
Polio Vaccine: What You Need to Know
The polio vaccine is the safest and most effective way to prevent polio, a dangerous and contagious viral infection that attacks the nervous system. Before the vaccine, polio outbreaks caused lifelong paralysis in thousands of people in the United States. Read on to learn more about the polio vaccine and how it works. Overview...
What You Need to Know
A low-calorie diet can be a safe, straightforward, research-confirmed path to weight loss. There are plenty of journals, calculators, apps, and other resources available for calculating your progress. Plus, a standard lower-calorie eating plan doesn’t typically restrict any specific foods (or their timing) as you might opt for smaller portions or lower-calorie substitutes.Some popular diet plans take users to extremely...
7 Tips for Cleaning Your Home When It Feels Impossible
If you’re struggling to keep up with house cleaning duties due to depression, here are some simple ways to help you start tackling them.1. Start SmallYou don’t have to clean your whole house in one swoop, adds Mairanz. “Starting small sets us up for success with larger projects,” she says. “Starting with something easy like putting clothes in a...
