Healthy Living Tips
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Spending too much time sitting down can have detrimental effects on your health.
Whether at work or at home, many people spend most of their day sitting. This sedentary behavior may cause increased health risks, since more time spent sitting down is associated with a higher risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and early death. Luckily, introducing more physical activity into your life doesn’t have to be a hassle.
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For people with asthma, having an indoor pet may not be a good idea. New research suggests that for babies, however, sharing the home with a four-legged companion can help them avoid the chronic respiratory condition in later years.
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If you’re allergic to pollen, cooler weather may mean your allergies get a break. But it doesn’t mean your environment is free of allergens. If you have indoor allergies, your symptoms may actually stay the same or get worse when you spend more time inside.
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For many people, avoiding allergens and taking over-the-counter medications is enough to ease the annoying symptoms. But if your seasonal allergies are still bothersome, don't give up. A number of other treatments are available.
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Spring: a time for growth, new life, warmer weather, getting outdoors again. But it's also a prime time for seasonal allergies.
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- Stay inside when the pollen count and smog levels are high.
- Keep doors and windows closed. Run the air conditioner to keep allergens out and use an air purifier.
- Clean/change air filters in your home often. Also clean bookshelves, vents, and other places where pollen collects.
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Handle your seasonal allergies—don’t let them handle you.
Does your body completely overreact when things begin to bloom again every spring? Congratulations—you’ve got seasonal allergies. When it comes to dealing with them, don't fall for these common misconceptions.
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How Common is Heart Disease? Get the Facts.
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A growing body of evidence shows there no such thing as "fat but fit" when it comes to cardiac health.
