Category: Health

  • Shingles of the eye can cause lasting vision impairment – Harvard Health Blog

    [ad_1] Shingles, or herpes zoster, is a viral infection known for its characteristic painful, burning, or itchy rash. This rash appears along a particular affected nerve, for example in a band on one side of the chest or abdomen that extends around to the back. In fact, the name shingles comes from cingulum, the Latin…

  • New dietary guidelines: Any changes for infants, children, and teens? – Harvard Health Blog

    [ad_1] The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has published new dietary guidelines to help Americans get and stay healthier across all parts of the lifespan. Babies and toddlers are included for the first time, because the recommendations cover our full lifespan. The guidelines are called “Make Every Bite Count.” If we want to get…

  • 3 simple strategies for stress relief – Harvard Health Blog

    [ad_1] The last few months of any year, with deadlines and holidays, often create a harried pace. The beginning of a new year can give you a chance to exhale. But even if you experience a few serene days or weeks, tight shoulders and tension are never far off. Family stress. Work stress. Daily life…

  • 5 Must-See Blockbuster Movies Coming Out in 2021

    [ad_1] Be honest, you miss going to the movie theaters. While there is certainly no shortage of movies and TV shows to binge at home, it just doesn’t compare to watching the latest blockbuster flick in the theater. With a massive screen, booming sound and plush seats––it’s an unrivaled audiovisual experience. With the pandemic forcing…

  • The Planet’s 5 Scariest Waves, According to Kai Lenny

    [ad_1] When Kai Lenny tells you a wave is scary, you best believe it. The Maui native has dedicated his life to chasing waves, and he thrives in nearly every high-performance water sport under the sun. At 28, Lenny holds the 2019-’20 WSL Big Wave Award for men’s best overall performance, the 2020 XXL Biggest…

  • Burton is the Real Winner of the Inaugural Bernie Meme Frenzy

    [ad_1] Of all the things to steal headlines on Inauguration Day, Bernie Sanders’ fashion choices was not expected to be one of them. But life is weird and Bernie showed up to the Capital steps in his finest Vermont winter casual. Bernie dressed like the inauguration is on his to do list today but ain’t…

  • Troy Aikman Shares Top Health and Fitness Secrets

    [ad_1] Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback and FOX Sports lead NFL analyst Troy Aikman may have retired 20 years ago, but he’s still finding ways to stay on top of his game. Here’s how. Adjust Your Plan I was still doing the same routines five years after retiring——bothered with back pain. I walked into a…

  • Best Exercises for Runner’s Knee Pain

    [ad_1] Runner’s knee can derail the most dedicated running routines. It’s a common term for pain around the kneecap—a result of soft tissue irritation. Too much running (overuse) is often the culprit. Poor running mechanics also play a role, due in part to our culture of spending long hours at a desk and behind a steering…

  • Watch 12-Year-Old Steve Roberson Surf an XXL Wave at Jaws in Hawaii

    [ad_1] Last weekend, the Hawaiian islands were hit with their biggest swell in at least a decade. The peak of the swell was deemed “Super Swell Saturday” and that was no hyperbole. The waves were impossibly large and with offshore wind, the result was clean but terrifying conditions. Nevertheless, some of the world’s best surfers…

  • Kayakers Run One of New Zealand’s Most Notorious Waterfalls

    [ad_1] Hidden in the depths of the Kaimanawa Forest Park in the heart of New Zealand’s North Island is the 80-foot Tauranga-Taupo waterfall. First discovered and descended some 10 years ago by Kiwi legend Brendon Bayley, it’s had a mixed history for kayakers that’s included clean lines, broken backs and near drownings. This December, rains…