Monthly Archives: October 2023

What Is ‘Food Noise’? How Drugs Like Ozempic and Wegovy Quiet Obsessive Thoughts About Food

Recent developments in the field of obesity and type 2 diabetes medications containing semaglutide have brought about a fascinating shift in the way people perceive and interact with food. Some individuals taking these drugs, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, have reported experiencing a reduction in what experts refer to as “food noise.” In this comprehensive […]

What Is Osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis, often referred to as OA, stands as the most prevalent joint condition encountered in clinical practice. This ailment gradually unfolds as the cartilage, the crucial connective tissue enveloping the joints, undergoes a relentless breakdown over time. As this cartilage deteriorates, it sets the stage for a cascade of distressing symptoms, including joint pain, swelling, […]

Can You Get Arthritis in Your 20s?

Osteoarthritis typically occurs with age, but young adults can also develop this degenerative joint disease. Arthritis, typically associated with the aging process, can indeed strike individuals in their twenties. This broad term encompasses various diseases that afflict the joints, with Osteoarthritis (OA) being a prominent member of this arthritic family. While OA predominantly emerges with […]

Tackling Everyday Life With Arthritis: Patient Struggles and Strategies

Living with arthritis can be an isolating experience. To those who do not share this chronic and debilitating condition, it is often challenging to grasp the extent to which arthritis can transform even the simplest daily tasks into sources of frustration, shame, and sometimes, a sense of inadequacy. For those enduring the daily battle with […]

Battle of Badges blood drive today in Greene County

BEAVERCREEK — People can donate blood and vote for their favorite public safety team today in Greene County. >>‘This was his passion;’ Community gathers to celebrate life of late brewery co-owner This is part of the ninth annual Beavercreek Battle of the Badges Blood Drive between the Beavercreek Police Department and Beavercreek Township Fire Department, […]

Why Dengue Outbreaks Are Becoming Larger and Less Predictable

Representative image of a mosquito net. Photo: Bezons/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 Something unusual seems to be happening with dengue, a potentially fatal mosquito-borne viral disease found across swathes of tropical Africa, Asia and the Americas. As with most infectious diseases, the number of cases tends to rise and fall over the years as epidemics […]

7 steps women should follow to improve blood pressure control

On average, a woman dies of a heart attack, stroke or another form of cardiovascular disease every minute in the United States. Many of these deaths are preventable. The challenge is that most women do not recognize that heart disease is the leading cause of death for their gender in the U.S. Additionally, there is […]

Dangerous Sea Bacteria Moves Further North Due To Climate Change – Videos from The Weather Channel

Now Playing Dangerous Sea Bacteria Moves Further North Due To Climate Change 01:02 Next Up Cyclist Narrowly Escapes Bear on the Hunt 00:37 Dog Trapped In Deep Cave For Days Reunited With Owner! 00:35 Climate Change and Insect Loss Threaten Tropic Crops Like Coffee 00:55 Another Earthquake Hits Afghanistan After Last Week’s Deadly Quakes 00:35 […]

The 8 Best Bathroom Scales of 2023, Tested and Approved

The FITINDEX Bluetooth Body Fat Scale is easy to use and offers 13 body composition readings. In today’s health-conscious world, keeping track of your weight and body metrics has become an integral part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Bathroom scales have evolved significantly over the years, offering more than just weight measurements. They now provide […]

13 Natural Remedies for Arthritis Pain

From supplements to exercise or weight loss, these natural treatments for osteoarthritis might help ease your pain. Anne Harding, a distinguished health and science writer renowned for her expertise in a diverse array of subjects encompassing psychology, neuroscience, nutrition, and ecology, has contributed her insightful articles to esteemed platforms such as CNN.com, Time.com, Everyday Health, […]