Health

5 Incredible Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes

Sweet and starchy, sweet potatoes grow all over the world and come in various colors like orange, purple, and white. People in Okinawa, Japan, are well-known for living longer than almost anyone else on Earth. Almost 60 percent of their calories come from consuming these root vegetables. In places like Papua New Guinea, some tribes ...

Raven Montmorency

Cutting up a sweet potato.

Exercise Will Make You Happier Than Money

If you think wealth will make you more joyful than anything else, you might be shocked to find out that exercise probably has a better chance of making you happy than loads of cash. This is the conclusion arrived at by a 2018 study that analyzed data from over 1.2 million American citizens aged 18 ...

Raven Montmorency

The Potential Medical Benefits of Ginger

Ginger is a common item found in most households. It is not only good for your health, but it is also useful in treating certain ailments. Ginger may have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, and other healthful properties. Below are some of the possible medicinal uses of ginger. Reducing gas and improving digestion Several studies have investigated ginger’s effects ...

Emma Lu

Sage Can Eliminate Bacteria in the Air

People have been burning sage for centuries as a religious ritual. However, the latest research suggests that burning the plant can help to eliminate bacteria in the air, making the air cleaner and more healthy for everyone to breathe in. Clean air “We have observed that 1h treatment of medicinal smoke emanated by burning wood ...

Raven Montmorency

Burning dried sage.

How Is the Coronavirus Spreading Across the Globe?

The first case of a novel strain of coronavirus has been confirmed in the United States. The respiratory illness, which can cause pneumonia and other symptoms, was first reported in Wuhan, China, where hundreds have been sickened and at least 18 have died. Leyi Wang, a virologist and professor of veterinary medicine at the University ...

Troy Oakes

Chinese wearing masks.

Coronavirus Update: Evacuations and Closed Borders as Death Toll Exceeds 100

What is happening inside China? At least 132 people have died to date in Mainland China from the coronavirus outbreak with nearly 6,000 confirmed cases across the country. The coronavirus appears to be spreading rapidly, with a 65 percent jump in reported cases in the country in just one day. Hospital staff in Hubei Province ...

Max Lu

4 Kinds of Congee That Bring Calm

Some foods can help relieve insomnia because of their nutritional value. Chinese medicine considers congee as a food that can improve sleep quality. Check out the following four kinds of sleep-inducing congee (Chinese rice porridge) and their effects. 4 Congee dishes 1. Red dates Place red dates in rice and cook them into a congee. ...

Helen London

A bed and pillows.

Help, Hope, and Understanding for Scoliosis

A medical mystery of the spine, scoliosis is characterized by an abnormal twist or sideways S- or C- shaped curvature of the backbone. The condition ranges from mild to severe. It can strike at any age, but it usually sets in early in life, at the age of 10-15. In severe cases, surgery may be ...

Michael Segarty

Spinal scoliosis.

Coronavirus Update: China Restricts Travel for Millions as the Death Toll Climbs

Authorities in China have imposed indefinite travel restrictions on tens of millions of people across 10 cities. This is in an unprecedented effort to contain the spread of a deadly new coronavirus, as hospitals at the epicenter of the outbreak struggle to handle a surge in new patients. The coronavirus, which was first discovered in ...

Max Lu

An isolated patient.