Sweating can affect your skin, so learning how to handle it should be an important part of your skin care regime, a Baylor College of Medicine aesthetician says. “Sweating is an important bodily function that cools you down, expels toxins through your skin and provides that famous post-workout glow,” said Kim Chang, from Baylor’s Department… read on > read on >
All Do It Herself:
Race, Income Keeps Many Families From Letting Kids Play Sports
American kids who are poor or members of ethnic minority groups are missing out on the youth sports that have long been touted for building strong bodies and strong character, a new study reports. The researchers found that youngsters who are poor, or from Black or Hispanic households, are less likely to take part in… read on > read on >
B 8/10 — FDA Warns Amazon, Other Vendors About Sale of Skin Tag Removal Products
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday issued warning letters to three companies, including Amazon, for selling unapproved products for removing moles and skin tags. No over-the-counter medications have FDA approval for that purpose, and the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act prohibits interstate sale of unapproved drugs… read on > read on >
Global Warming Will Mean More Unfit, Unhealthy Kids Worldwide: Study
Children are not as physically fit as their parents were when they were kids, and this will likely harm them as the Earth warms, new research claims. The findings are based on a comprehensive review of more than 150 studies that looked at how children maintain physical activity, exercise and cope with heat, as well… read on > read on >
Getting Young Athletes Ready for a New School Year
As a new school year begins, many students return to their favorite sports or try something new. Encouraging kids to make physical activity part of their lives has lifelong benefits, said Dr. Theodore Shybut, assistant professor of orthopedic surgery and sports medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Shybut offered some tips for getting… read on > read on >
Many Seniors Love Pickleball, But Injuries Can Happen
Pickleball has become a wildly popular sport for older Americans, but seniors who enjoy playing it should know about potential injuries and how to avoid them. The most common problem is with the rotator cuff tendon in the shoulder, which can cause pain. Issues can included tendonitis, bursitis and even a tear in the tendon.… read on > read on >
Vegan? Weightlifting May Protect Your Bones
While a plant-based diet may be associated with lower bone mineral density and increased fracture risk, there might be a way to counteract that: pumping iron. New Austrian research shows that vegans who lift weights or do strength training have stronger bones than vegans who only do other forms of exercise such as biking or… read on > read on >
Banana Boat Sunscreen Recalled Due to Benzene
Edgewell Personal Care Co. has recalled three batches of its Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 because trace levels of benzene were found in some samples during an internal review. Benzene is a human carcinogen. Exposure can happen through inhalation, orally or through the skin, potentially leading to leukemia, cancer of the… read on > read on >
Even Chores, Socializing Might Lower Your Odds for Dementia
Your daily walk, cleaning the house and lunch with friends could together be keys to staving off dementia, according to researchers. A new study looked at lifestyle habits that could help lower risks, instead of factors that may contribute to the disease. Researchers in China combed the data of more than a half-million British people… read on > read on >
Alternative Medicine Popular Among Seniors, But Most Don’t Tell Their Doctors About It
Lots of older folks are turning to alternative medicine to help them with the pains of aging – but they don’t necessarily think that’s any of their doctor’s business. About 40% of older adults use at least one alternative medicine practice to help with body aches or mental strains, be it chiropractic care, massage therapy,… read on > read on >