The study found that those who drank one to two glasses of red wine per day had between a 10 and 17 percent lower risk of getting Covid-19 when compared with teetotalers. White wine drinkers in the study who drank between one and four glasses a week reduced their risk of contracting Covid-19 by 7 to 8 percent.
If you resolved to eat healthier in the new year, your motivation (and inspiration) may have started to lag by now. Stay on track by adding these healthy, superfood-packed dishes to your dinner lineup. Coconut Cream Green Soup with Seared Salmon When it comes to superfoods, it’s hard to beat leafy greens, wild rice, and […]
The beds are made, the dishes cleared, the clothing folded and put away, but do you know how clean — and healthy — your home really is? Research has shown that the air within homes can be deadlier than outdoor air. “Walking into a modern building can sometimes be compared to placing your head inside […]
The New Year is a time most people associate with reflection, reinvention and, most importantly, resolutions. Each year, there is one resolution that tops most people’s lists — “Be my best self,” whether that entails getting organized, reading more or making healthier choices. Below, find our comprehensive guide to all things health and wellness to […]
Better recently hosted a virtual discussion sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association. The event featured speakers from the Alzheimer’s Association, the Mesulam Center for Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease, and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Better recently hosted a virtual discussion sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association. The event featured speakers from the Alzheimer’s Association, the Mesulam Center for Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease, and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Judy Owens knows all about the uproar surrounding the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the first new Alzheimer’s drug to be introduced in nearly two decades — and she’s fine with it. Her husband, Tony, was diagnosed with the devastating disease in 2010 at age 60. He had participated in two previous clinical trials […]
You’re probably pretty up to speed on the latest sunscreen rules, like reapply every 80 minutes and use one full ounce (that’s about two tablespoons) to cover an adult body, but there are some brand new regulatory requirements proposed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) you should know about. In an effort to […]
Here we are — on the other side of a once-in-a lifetime pandemic, with a new resolve to live a more healthy life. But, if we are honest, the odds say many of us already have reverted to our old ways. (French fries are a vegetable, right?) But if you think health care professionals cultivate […]
Since the Covid-19 vaccine became available late last year, it’s been surrounded by confusion. When can you get it? Will Illinois receive enough supplies? And the biggest question of all — if I’m fully vaccinated, when can I hug my family members and friends? With over 4 million doses administered in Illinois already, these questions […]
