6 tips to lower your blood sugar
Blood glucose is the main type of sugar found in your blood. It is also called blood sugar. The hormone insulin, produced by your pancreas, moves glucose from your blood into your body’s cells. Then, that glucose is used to produce energy in your body.
High blood sugar, or hyperglycemia, is common in people who have diabetes. If left unmanaged, over time, consistently high blood sugar can damage your organs and blood vessels. That...
Is DEET bad for you? 9 things to know about bug spray
Because many insects are cold-blooded, they’re more active in the summer when they get more energy from warm weather to feed and reproduce...
Bemotrizinol 101: What to know about this new sunscreen ingredient
There’s a new ingredient coming to sunscreens in the U.S. soon. Known as bemotrizinol, this chemical compound has been widely used in Europe...
Does a cold plunge have health benefits?
You’ve probably seen athletes sitting a tub of ice water after a competition. This practice of cold-water immersion — also known as a cold plunge, cold therapy or ice bath — has gained popularity as part of a wellness routine for exercise recovery and stress relief.
A cold plunge is any type of cold-water immersion. It can include a tub full of cold water and ice cubes, a “polar bear swim” in a freezing lake or a cryochamber at...
Debunking the benefits of nicotine
Have you heard that nicotine has health benefits – especially when used in tobacco-free products like oral nicotine pouches and vapes?...
Blood tests for colorectal cancer: What to know
The American Cancer Society recently released updated colorectal cancer screening guidelines for people at average risk for the disease. This...
3 ways cancer survivors can stay healthy this summer
Summertime can be exciting. Think: trips to the beach, backyard barbecues and baseball games. But the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays can be harmful...
Should you have your fallopian tubes removed to reduce your ovarian cancer risk?
A woman could have her fallopian tubes removed for many reasons. Sometimes, it’s necessary to treat an ectopic pregnancy or to resolve an...
How to cope with insomnia during cancer treatment
Insomnia is a sleep disorder that makes it difficult to fall or stay asleep. It’s common in the general population, but it can also affect...
6 things to know about chlorophyll
You probably already know that eating your greens is good for you. But what if you could extract the “green” part itself and take it as a...