The NFL regular season has kicked off, and loyal viewers might notice a new addition to some players’ helmets: a layer of padding. Players first started wearing a protective cover on their helmets, known as a Guardian Cap, during training camps in the 2022 season. However, in 2023, the NFL mandated that most players wear … Read more
Your liver is responsible for many bodily functions, including detoxification, balancing your metabolism, and helping your body digest food. Complications with your liver can lead to chronic liver diseases and, in severe cases, liver cancer. Many supplements on the market promise to help protect your liver, reduce inflammation, and improve liver function. However, there is … Read more
Echolalia, also known as echophrasia, is the act of repeating the words, phrases, or sounds that another person says. It is automatic and non-voluntary. Echolalia is often an attempt to communicate or learn a language. Echolalia is common in toddlers learning to speak. It is also common in people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and … Read more
A recent study found that empathy among young Americans has been increasing since 2008, approaching levels seen in the 1970s. For the study, published in Social Psychological and Personality Science, researchers examined perspective-taking and empathic concern among American high school seniors and college students from 1979 to 2018. Empathy is the ability to understand and … Read more
Foot masks and peels can deeply exfoliate the skin on your feet, revealing smooth, baby-soft skin after about a week. They can also moisturize and work well for folks with rough, calloused feet or super dry skin. Exfoliating foot masks and peels are usually booties saturated in a serum with a high concentration of exfoliating … Read more
Konjac, scientifically known as Amorphophallus konjac, is a root vegetable often used in Asian cuisine. It’s known for its high fiber content and notable health benefits such as appetite control, heart health support, and improved digestion. Konjac, sometimes called snake palm, elephant yam, and voodoo lily, is commonly used to make low-calorie foods, such as … Read more
Creating a calorie deficit is the only way to encourage weight loss. To achieve a calorie deficit, you’ll need to reduce your overall calorie intake, increase your activity levels, or do both. Choosing lower-calorie and satiating meals and snacks can help make the weight loss process easier by helping you feel fuller and take in … Read more
Prurigo nodularis (PN) is a chronic (long-term) skin condition that causes intense itching and firm bumps on the outer layer of the skin, known as nodules. As a result of the itching, some people also develop raised plaques on the skin, dry or inflamed patches, and even skin infections. PN is often cyclical, meaning that … Read more
Denatured alcohol is ethanol or alcohol that has an added toxic chemical, which makes it unsafe for humans to consume it. In most cases, 5-10% methanol is added to the alcohol to make it bad tasting. You’ll often find this ingredient in cleaning products and cosmetics. While isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol and denatured alcohol can be … Read more
There’s nothing like a dose of caffeine on a groggy morning to give you a much-needed boost of energy—but new research suggests drinking too much caffeine could be bad news for your heart health. In the U.S., it’s estimated that about 85% of people drink at least one caffeinated beverage a day. Whether you prefer … Read more