By: Eileen Guo Research announced that taking calcium and vitamin D supplements together might increase the risk of having a stroke. This finding was published in the Annals of Internal Medicine in a review of what’s currently known about the health effects …
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By: Michelle Hua Almost everyone loves music: with so many genres to choose from, there’s always something that someone will enjoy. Generally, music is seen as a form of art and/or entertainment. However, music has been shown to benefit people’s health. Lessening …
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By: Eileen Guo Allergic rhinitis and asthma are both common conditions. While exact numbers are hard to pin down, it is estimated that 25 million people in the United States have allergic rhinitis and another 25 million have asthma. While they are …
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By: Michelle Hua Food is essential for life- all living organisms need food to produce energy. However, when preparing food, dangerous bacterias can infect the food. The bacterias can range from mildly annoying to deadly. Salmonella is the most common food-related illness. …
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By: Michelle Hua Sleep is an extremely important function for humans. It helps to regenerate cells, improves memory, and repair muscles. Adults need at least seven to nine hours of sleep per night, and younger people need even more. However, many people, …
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By: Michelle Hua As summer vacation starts, more people start camping and traveling. However, some vacation spots where people travel to are home to many insects and arachnids. While they are mostly seen as just a small annoyance, they could also potentially …
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By: Derek Dong If you don’t know what you’re doing, weightlifting can definitely seem like a frustratingly difficult endeavor to embark on. But with the proper knowledge and a lot of practice, it can undoubtedly be very fun and rewarding — a …
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