Health
Zac Efron has shared that he’s saying goodbye to the vegan life. He said, “I started intermittent fasting just after I stopped being vegan. My body wasn’t processing the vegetables in the right way.” He continued with “So, I decided to stop it and try something new. Intermittent fasting has been really helpful with that.” […]
Saturday, September 3, college football kicks off in the Carolinas. Let the tailgating begin! In a recent survey of 5,000 people, 29% believe “Grillmaster” is the best job to have while tailgating. I had no idea there was a “side dish taster” job available at a tailgate, but that was what 25% chose as the […]
In the latest episode of the Matt and Ramona Off Air Podcast, we begin by talking about dodgeball. The dodgeball of our youth is out and Gaga Ball is in. The talk of dodgeball caused Matt to relive one of his very few moments of glory. A 6th grade dodgeball game that he didn’t even […]
Health officials in Texas have confirmed the first monkeypox-related death in the state – and possibly in the U.S. The victim was an adult who was “severely immunocompromised”, authorities say. Texas has reported roughly 1,600 cases of monkeypox in the state, one of the highest totals in the U.S. Texas Department of State Health Services […]
Researchers are saying the human brain has a bed time–even if you don’t! The human brain was not meant to stay awake past midnight. A recent study found that those who stay up past midnight tend to have changes to their brain that impact how they interact with the world. They may view the world […]
This one’s going to be deep. Suicide is on the rise over the past two years. As I’m writing this I’m doing my best to hold a dear friend’s hand while she survives her husband’s suicide three weeks ago. There were no signs. No warning. No explanation. Anyone who has gone through this will all […]
While stopping short of declaring the pandemic over, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday dropped its quarantine and social distancing recommendations for COVID-19. The changes come after health officials determined an estimated 95 percent of adult Americans have developed some level of immunity to the virus, either from getting vaccinated or having […]
It’s that time of year. We forget to drink enough water! But there’s other ways to get hydrated. With temperatures in the 90’s and even in the 100’s in other parts of the country and beyond (I’m talking to you, Texas) it’s so important to stay hydrated. Don’t forget that fruits and vegetables are a […]
A recall has been announced for glass baby bottles after they were found to contain excessive levels of lead. Although the NUK First Choice bottles were manufactured for sale in the U.K., the Consumer Product Safety Commission reports an unknown number of them have been purchased by U.S. customers through Amazon. The agency points out […]
Shocker, shocker…. It’s no surprise that exercise can help you live a longer life, but how much you do can really help. A new study from American Heart Association found that exercising for two and a half hours or more a week can dramatically lower the risk of death. Exercising two to four hours […]