A group out of Lehigh University (Bethlehem, Pennsylvania) developed meta and consensus forecasts to predict the impact that COVID-19 vaccination would have on the number of COVID-19 deaths in the United States. A series of questions were posed to create predictions for the impact of COVID-19 on the population in the United States. The predictions The post COVID-19 Vaccination: Forecasting the Impact appeared first on Healthy Lifestyle Tips ..read more

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the leading causes of death for both men and women in the US and Canada. According to the American Heart Association, it is expected to become even more common. While there are many risk factors for CVD – some of which are non-modifiable – it is considered to be The post What is aerobic conditioning? | Top picks appeared first on Healthy Lifestyle Tips ..read more

Hand sanitizer has come to the forefront as one of the tools to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, which is the best type to use and how does hand sanitizer work? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advise that using a hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol can help you avoid The post How does hand sanitizer work? appeared first on Healthy Lifestyle Tips ..read more

Hives (Urticaria) is one of the most common skin conditions, characterized by red, swollen, itchy skin rashes that can appear anywhere on the body. Treatment for hives can include prescription or over-the-counter medications; in some cases, natural remedies for hives may provide some benefit. Hives are generally triggered by allergic reactions to certain foods, medications, The post Natural remedies for hives | Alternative treatments appeared first on Healthy Lifestyle Tips ..read more

If you’ve ever gone to your doctor for strep throat, an ear infection, or any other type of bacterial infection, they likely prescribed you antibiotics like penicillin. How was penicillin discovered, how does it work, and what is its role in modern medicine? Antibiotics, also known as anti-bacterial medications, are prescription drugs that help treat The post How does penicillin work? | How it works appeared first on Healthy Lifestyle Tips ..read more

Physical exercise is known to greatly benefit our physical health, but it could be just as beneficial for our mental health. A comprehensive review conducted by the European Psychiatric Association determined that exercise can be effective in treating a range of mental health conditions, also recommending that exercise should form a major component of treatment The post The mental health benefits of exercise appeared first on Healthy Lifestyle Tips ..read more

A recent study examined the effects of engaging in meaningless versus meaningful activities on levels of wellbeing during social distancing. Psychologists have been concerned about the potential negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on people’s wellbeing. Some have suggested, for instance, that the fear of acquiring the COVID-19 virus may have serious psychological consequences. Other The post Can meaningful activities during social distancing protect mental health? appeared first on Healthy Lifestyle Tips ..read more

Bananas are a delicious and affordable fruit that tastes great in a variety of dishes and baked goods.  Although some people avoid bananas due to their high levels of natural fruit sugars, they are a good source of a variety of vitamins and healthy carbohydrates. Bananas have some unique health benefits, read on to find The post How healthy are bananas? | Top Picks appeared first on Healthy Lifestyle Tips ..read more

Fitbit is a wearable device used to track physical activity and sleep. Ever wonder, how does Fitbit track sleep stages? Sleep is regulated by two biological processes: circadian rhythms and homeostasis. Circadian rhythms regulate the timing of sleeping and waking up. Homeostasis regulates our need for sleep. Generally, at least seven hours of sleep is The post How does Fitbit track sleep stages? – Medical News Bulletin appeared first on Healthy Lifestyle Tips ..read more

According to the National Watermelon Promotion Board, you can consider watermelon either a fruit or a vegetable. The choice is yours! It looks like a fruit, tastes sweet like a fruit, and is similar to other melon types. However, it is actually a member of the Cucurbitaceae plant family of gourds, closely related to vegetables The post How healthy is watermelon? | Top Picks appeared first on Healthy Lifestyle Tips ..read more