Drinking Too Much Alcohol (And Too Little) Is Linked to Dementia
To drink or not to drink when it comes to your health really depends on a few important factors, including how much you imbibe and what health issues you’re concerned about. Alcohol in moderation can lower the risk of heart disease for some people, as well as reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and … Continue reading "Drinking Too Much Alcohol (And Too Little) Is Linked to Dementia"
Read MoreFlorida Teachers Donate 75 Sick Days to Co-Worker with Cancer
When a Florida history teacher with stage III colon cancer needed 20 more days off for chemotherapy, he took to Facebook to ask for help and ended up receiving more support than he ever could have expected. Robert Goodman, 56, who has worked at the Palm Beach Gardens High School for 23 years, posted a … Continue reading "Florida Teachers Donate 75 Sick Days to Co-Worker with Cancer"
Read MorePolio-Like Illness That Causes Paralysis Has Affected Children in at Least 16 States
A polio-like illness that causes paralysis has affected children in several states, including Pennsylvania, Colorado, Illinois and Minnesota. According to the CDC, 38 confirmed cases of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) — an illness that resembles polio in that it targets the nervous system and spinal chord and causes limp weakness, paralysis and respiratory failure — have appeared in 16 states in 2018 as of … Continue reading "Polio-Like Illness That Causes Paralysis Has Affected Children in at Least 16 States"
Read MoreLena Dunham Commemorates the 9-Month Anniversary of Her Hysterectomy with Nude Selfies
Lena Dunham is celebrating everything her body has accomplished in the nine months since having a hysterectomy to end her endometriosis pain. The writer and actress, 32, shared three nude photos to commemorate the anniversary of her surgery. She specifically picked the nine-month mark because it’s how long she would have carried a child, if she … Continue reading "Lena Dunham Commemorates the 9-Month Anniversary of Her Hysterectomy with Nude Selfies"
Read More21-Year-Old Man’s Ordinary Bug Bite Threatens His Life After It Develops Flesh-Eating Bacteria
A bug bite is usually an itchy annoyance for a few days until it goes away. But for a 21-year-old man, a simple bite on his knee turned into a flesh-eating bacterial infection. The young man first went to the emergency room because his right knee was swollen and painful, making it difficult for him to … Continue reading "21-Year-Old Man’s Ordinary Bug Bite Threatens His Life After It Develops Flesh-Eating Bacteria"
Read MoreNYPD Officer Sues Over ‘Deplorable’ Conditions for Pumping Breast Milk: ‘It’s Just Inexcusable’
Simone Teagle, a New York City Police Department officer, has filed a lawsuit against N.Y.C., mayor Bill de Blasio and others, alleging that she faced poor treatment for pumping breast milk at work. According to her personal injury claim, Teagle is suing for $5 million on account of pain and suffering, mental anguish and punitive damages. The New York Post was the first … Continue reading "NYPD Officer Sues Over ‘Deplorable’ Conditions for Pumping Breast Milk: ‘It’s Just Inexcusable’"
Read MoreJulie Chrisley Opens Up About Losing 20 Lbs.: ‘I Feel Better About Myself’
Julie Chrisley‘s weight-loss journey has been slow but steady. The Chrisley Knows Best star tells PEOPLE since she started using Nutrisystem in January, she has lost 20 lbs. Get push notifications with news, features and more. + Follow Following You’ll get the latest updates on this topic in your browser notifications. “I figured out the … Continue reading "Julie Chrisley Opens Up About Losing 20 Lbs.: ‘I Feel Better About Myself’"
Read MoreSarah Hyland Likes Working Out Naked in the Mirror so ‘You Hate Yourself and Work Harder’
Sarah Hyland has a unique trick for staying motivated during her workout. The Modern Family star, 27, said she prefers to hit the gym in her birthday suit — and park herself in front of the mirror — for extra incentive. Get push notifications with news, features and more. + Follow Following You’ll get the … Continue reading "Sarah Hyland Likes Working Out Naked in the Mirror so ‘You Hate Yourself and Work Harder’"
Read MoreTess Holliday: ‘I Actually Enjoy Working Out’ — but I Don’t ‘Have to Prove Anything to Anybody’
Tess Holliday is working out again and loving it — but she’s struggling with the judgment she gets from people on social media. The model, 33, is caught between people who don’t believe she’s actually exercising, and those who ask why she needs to workout if she loves her body at her current size. Get … Continue reading "Tess Holliday: ‘I Actually Enjoy Working Out’ — but I Don’t ‘Have to Prove Anything to Anybody’"
Read MoreKate Beckinsale, 45, Shows Off Her Abs in Gym Selfie as She Teases Her Trainer
Kate Beckinsale found something odd on celebrity trainer Gunnar Peterson‘s mirror — and used the opportunity to take a sizzling selfie. The Underworld actress, 45, showed off her fabulous abs on Instagram in stomach-baring black and white exercise gear on Wednesday. She put her brunette hair up for a workout in Beverly Hills, California. Get push notifications … Continue reading "Kate Beckinsale, 45, Shows Off Her Abs in Gym Selfie as She Teases Her Trainer"
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