We all feel physical pain in different ways, but people with nerve injuries often have a dysfunctional pain suppression system, making them particularly prone to discomfort. Now researchers have uncovered that virtual reality (VR) can reduce types of pain typically…
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The Small Space-Friendly Elliptical That's ‘Worth Every Penny’ Is Just $150 at Amazon
If you're used to working out at the gym, chances are you've developed a sense of loyalty to your favorite machine — which means adjusting to working out from home probably came with its challenges. While the treadmill can be…
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Lifestyle intervention is beneficial for most people with type 2 diabetes, but not all
For people who are overweight or obese and have type 2 diabetes, the first line of treatment is usually lifestyle intervention, including weight loss and increased physical activity. While this approach has cardiovascular benefit for many, it can be detrimental…
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Vaccinated and ready to party? Not so fast, says the CDC—but you can gather with other vaccinated people
If you’ve been vaccinated for COVID-19, is it safe to gather with friends and loved ones in person? According to guidelines issued Monday by the Centers from Disease Control and Prevention, yes, fully vaccinated people can gather in small groups…
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Greater tobacco use linked to higher levels of inflammation in HIV-positive people
Inflammation in the body has been linked to the intensity of tobacco smoking among people with HIV, according to a team of University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers. Krishna Poudel, associate professor of community health education in the School of Public…
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Stroke risk highest among American Indian people, with or without atrial fibrillation
American Indian people with atrial fibrillation (AFib) had the highest risk of non-hemorrhagic stroke when compared with people in other racial and ethnic groups, and they also experienced the highest overall risk for stroke even without atrial fibrillation (AFib), according…
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The conditions of 70% of people with chronic pain have worsened during the pandemic
The pandemic has impacted significantly on people who suffer chronic pain. A study performed by the eHealth Lab, a research group affiliated with the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya’s eHealth Center, has shown that 70%…
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Cocoa flavanols may boost memory in older people
A clinical trial has shown that in older people, a diet supplemented with cocoa flavanols– naturally occurring compounds found in cocoa beans—may improve performance on a specific memory task. The study is published on Monday 15 February in the journal…
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Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop Launches Its First-Ever Vibrator
Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle brand Goop is launching its first sexual pleasure massage toy — just in time to celebrate self love. Available on Feb. 14, the $95 Double-Sided Wand Vibrator features a "wonder-ball wand with deep, rumbly vibrations" for external stimulation on one…
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'Why I'm Getting Vaccinated:' A Pregnant Doctor Who Felt 'Relief' to Get the Shot After Weeks of Debating
Jillian Simard, M.D., is 21 weeks pregnant and due in June with her first child. The 35-year-old Maryland oncologist sees patients every day, and took several weeks weighing the pros and cons of getting vaccinated as a pregnant woman, before…
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