We’ve all heard about the “runner’s high” — but could that exercise-induced euphoria be as effective as antidepressants? A new study from Vrije University in Amsterdam compared the effects of antidepressants and running on anxiety, depression and overall health during a 16-week period. The study included 141 patients who had depression and/or anxiety. They were […]
Read MoreThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) proposed a new guideline this week for high-risk patients to take the antibiotic known as doxycycline as a morning-after pill to decrease the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Experts say health officials will likely endorse the guideline, which was published on Monday in the Federal Register. The […]
Read More“Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7). These verses are from the letter of St. Paul to the Philippians, […]
Read MoreSharon Stone is revealing exactly what it takes to ensure she does not suffer from “seizures.” In an interview with People magazine, Stone shared that after her 2001 stroke, she has to get a solid “eight hours of uninterrupted sleep” to make sure she does not have another health incident. “For a long time I […]
Read MoreThis winter, head north and bring your warm hat and mittens with you as you watch the stunning Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, vividly light up the sky. The display is expected to be even stronger and brighter than it has been in the past because of the sun’s recent activity. “Recent observations of sunspots, […]
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