Hair-care routines might pose health threat
Health in a Heartbeat
by Jennifer Lee, UF Health
1w ago
Americans spend billions of dollars on our hair. We shampoo, brush, braid, cut and comb it. Our locks are gelled, moussed, sprayed and blow-dried. Occasionally, our mane coiffed, quiffed and ..read more
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Preop nerves reduced with just a few scents
Health in a Heartbeat
by Jennifer Lee, UF Health
1w ago
You’re waiting to have surgery, and you’re a nervous wreck. But what if, instead of hospital antiseptic, you smelled lavender? Or maybe eucalyptus? A new study from the University of ..read more
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Seasonal depression? Give yoga a try.
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by Jennifer Lee, UF Health
1w ago
If you’re feeling the post-holiday blues, you might want to consider adding a new form of exercise into your routine. Research suggests that regularly attending a yoga class can help ..read more
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Study suggests words your doctor should avoid
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by Jennifer Lee
1w ago
We navigate our lives with words and learn the proper language etiquette for many situations. It can, admittedly, be a minefield. After all, words have a habit of flying off ..read more
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The red wine headache, explained
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by Jennifer Lee, UF Health
1w ago
For some, drinking red wine brings on a thundering headache. And it’s not the morning-after hangover from a night of Merlot madness. Red-wine headaches can come on strong less than ..read more
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How much does exercise extend life?
Health in a Heartbeat
by Jennifer Lee, UF Health
1w ago
Ask the family doctor if you’ll live longer by exercising and expect a quick answer: Of course. That’s a no-brainer well established by medical science. Ask exactly how much longer ..read more
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To reduce early death risk, aim for 8,000 daily steps
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by Jennifer Lee, UF Health
2w ago
For more than 50 years, the mantra for reducing the risk of premature death was taking 10,000 steps a day. The idea persisted, even though it lacked a lot of ..read more
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Researchers find a boundary between being alone, loneliness
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by Jennifer Lee, UF Health
2w ago
As many of us know, loneliness is different than being alone. But when does solitary time start to correlate with loneliness? It turns out that science has an answer. People ..read more
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Get some shut-eye to crush your New Year’s goals
Health in a Heartbeat
by Jennifer Lee, UF Health
2w ago
If your goal for the year is to eat healthier and exercise more, you might want to focus first on getting some shut-eye. Research suggests that getting a good night’s ..read more
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Don’t let secondhand germs spoil the fun
Health in a Heartbeat
by Jennifer Lee, UF Health
2w ago
For a certain subset, little compares to the thrill of a thrift-store find. A pair of Dolce & Gabanna pants marked down to a squeal-worthy price. Or maybe it’s a ..read more
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