Anxiety is a normal part of being a parent. From dealing with countless unknowns to being in charge of other people’s lives, there is always plenty to worry about. But some parents who live with anxiety (both diagnosed and undiagnosed) beyond day-to-day nervousness may also be concerned about whether they can pass their anxiety down […]
Health insurance on demand? Some are betting on it
A startup is trying to shake up health insurance by letting customers buy some of their coverage only when they need it. Bind Benefits has designed insurance that gives patients coverage for most medical needs and then has them buy additional protection for planned procedures like knee surgery. Bind also pushes patients to think more […]
Female ejaculation: What is it, is it real, and are there any benefits?
Scientists do not fully understand female ejaculation, and there is limited research on how it works and its purpose. Female ejaculation is perfectly normal, although researchers remain divided on how many people experience it. In this article, we look at the current thinking on the mechanisms, purpose, and frequency of female ejaculation. What is it? […]
It is great to Refine your food: as fast As you deepens rosemary – Video
To propagate rosemary itself is quick. To do this, you don’t need much. Often, the Plant is propagated “vegetatively” – that is, cuttings of the mother plant. You can see in the Video the step-by-step instructions. First, you cut off the tip of the rosemary branch to about 10 centimeters. Thereafter, the needles and strip […]
Lyft hires healthcare VP with health IT chops
Lyft announced that it has hired Megan Callahan as its first vice president of healthcare. Callahan, a seasoned IT veteran, most recently worked at revenue cycle management firm, Change Healthcare, as chief strategy officer and at McKesson, as senior vice president of corporate strategy and business development. WHY IT MATTERS Nine top healthcare systems partner […]
Is your phone telling you it might be time for a micro-detox?
Ninety-seven. The number that was displayed on my iPhone sent a wave of nausea through my body. Monday was my first day back to work after a two-week break, which included a week detoxing at a Balinese retreat. While I was there, my usage plummeted to less than 30 minutes a day, something I was […]
A sense of rhythm—why do we have it and what does it mean to us?
Almost everything we do incorporates rhythm. At the University of Oslo 50 researchers from all over the world will provide us with some new answers about the meaning of rhythm for people – and possibly also develop the world’s best dancing robot. “If we can understand more about rhythm, we will understand more about how […]
Why a Cold-Weather Workout Can Make You Cough—and What to Do About It
Q: Sometimes after I finish a run outside on a cold day, I have a coughing fit. What’s up with that? While winter workouts are great for some people, cold or dry air can trigger exercise-induced asthma (EIA) in others. EIA is a condition in which the small airways in the lungs swell, making it […]
Pneumococcal disease: Causes, how it spreads, and symptoms
The bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae (S. pneumoniae), which is also known as pneumococcus, causes pneumococcal disease. Invasive pneumococcal disease is a life-threatening condition that is fatal in 10 percent of cases. Older people and those with underlying medical conditions have a higher risk than others of serious complications. Regular vaccinations can prevent many types of pneumococcal […]
Late night snacker? Make it cottage cheese
Eager to eat a snack before bedtime? A protein-filled snack like cottage cheese is the way to go, say Florida State University researchers. Associate Professor of Nutrition, Food and Exercise Sciences Michael Ormsbee and former FSU graduate student Samantha Leyh found that consuming 30 grams of protein about 30 minutes before bed appears to have […]