The Side Crow Pose, or Parsva Bakasana, is an arm balance that can build physical strength in the abs, upper body and obliques. It also challenges you to relax your shoulders and engage your core muscles by twisting and inverting your torso. It is a great way to work your […]
Side
With Men Run Deez Streets, A South Side Father-Son Duo Are Encouraging More Black Men To Get Into Running
GREATER GRAND CROSSING — Terrance and Bernard Lyles have been passionate runners for years, often doing father-son jogs together. Now, the two have their own nonprofit — Men Run Deez Streets — that encourage Black Chicagoans to seriously take up running and fitness. Terrance Lyles, a Greater Grand Crossing resident, […]
Doctors say pandemic side effects are becoming serious health problems
In September 2021, I collapsed from exhaustion. My vision went blurry. Then, my eyelids grew so heavy that I could barely keep them up for milliseconds at a time. Panicked, I stumbled approximately 50 yards toward a nearby friend, and slumped over her shoulders. She guided me to a shady […]
San Antonio health care looks vastly different on the North Side
Not long after Dr. Lyssa Ochoa moved to San Antonio to practice medicine, she set a goal of opening a clinic on the South Side, where people are generally sicker and medical facilities much scarcer than elsewhere in the city. And that’s what she did, leaving a stable job at […]
What is mandelic acid? Benefits, side effects and uses
Mandelic acid is a type of gentle alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). It may help reduce acne, fine lines, and wrinkles and improve the appearance of uneven skin. As a person ages, skin renewal slows down, causing the skin to lose elasticity, discolor, and develop fine lines and wrinkles. Chemical exfoliants, […]
Benefits, Side Effects, Precautions, How-to
Acid reflux happens when the contents of your stomach move back up into your esophagus. This can cause a painful, burning sensation in your chest and throat called heartburn. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which acid reflux occurs frequently. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and […]
Uses, Side Effects, and Dosage
Latuda is a medication doctors may prescribe for bipolar disorder. Can it help with bipolar disorder depression? Bipolar disorder can involve mood shifts between mania, hypomania, depression, and mixed mood states. By definition, a depressive episode lasts for at least 2 weeks. Symptoms can be intense and include feelings of […]
Women Experience More Cancer Treatment Side Effects Than Men
/GettyImages-1132926013-87b1d86758eb479ca0803870942efa75.jpg)
Key Takeaways An analysis that combined data from decades’ worth of studies found women are 34% more likely to experience severe adverse events during chemotherapy than men. The difference was even more stark with immunotherapy treatments. This was a retrospective study, and findings need to be confirmed. Women appear to […]
Discovery could lead to fewer side effects from a diabetes treatment — ScienceDaily
By uncovering the subtle difference between two varieties of a protein, researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania may have discovered how to eliminate the risk of weight gain from a certain type of diabetes medication. Through this, it’s possible that more patients with diabetes […]
Where to Get, Effectiveness, and Side Effects
No matter your age or gender, dealing with hair loss can be frustrating. There are many hair loss products available on the market, which can add to the overwhelm. Additionally, visiting a dermatologist or hair loss specialist can be expensive. Thankfully, there are different types of hair loss, and treatment […]
‘Nocebo’ effect may account for 76% of COVID-19 vaccine side effects
Share on PinterestNew research suggests that a high proportion of reported side effects from COVID-19 vaccines may be down to a so-called “nocebo effect.” Jens Schlueter/Getty Images When placebos elicit adverse events, these are often called nocebo responses. A study finds that a third of people who received placebos during […]
Pueblo chef bringing healthy food to West Side food desert
Several parts of Pueblo have long been without access to fresh, healthy food in their communities, including the West Side. Jocelyn Martinez, the founder of SoulSmile Heath and Wellness, spent time growing up with her family in the Hyde Park neighborhood and is acutely aware of the needs of the […]