When I was younger (too young), I had sciatica, which bedeviled me for months. I was later prone to sudden stabbing pains in my lower back that left me wincing and limping for hours. For these reasons, I have worked hard over the years to strengthen my lower back and core and have not had … Read more
Oxytocin, sometimes called the “love hormone,” may help heal broken hearts — literally. In a new study of zebrafish and human cells, scientists found that the brain-made hormone may help heart tissue regenerate after injury and, in theory, could someday be used in the treatment of heart attacks, according to the researchers. Because the new … Read more
The Mental Health Project is a Seattle Times initiative focused on covering mental and behavioral health issues. It is funded by Ballmer Group, a national organization focused on economic mobility for children and families. The Seattle Times maintains editorial control over work produced by this team. Tamarah Taylor’s friend cajoled her to let loose in … Read more
Unfortunately, pasta gets a pretty bad reputation for being heavy and unhealthy. The nutritional value of many boxes is almost nonexistent due to excess preservatives and/or low-quality or refined grains, regardless of the noodle shape. That’s not to say there aren’t good quality pasta options out there, in fact, you may just need to learn … Read more
CNN — Imagine waking up one morning after recovering from Covid-19 to find that your coffee smells like unwashed socks, your eggs reek of feces and your orange juice tastes metallic. Oddly, that’s a good thing: It’s a sign you still have a working sense of smell – even if it’s miswired in your brain. … Read more
Greg Hansch, guest column Sept. 30, 2022 This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 1of3 Spindletop Center’s new Kountze mobile clinic. The RV clinic is located in front of the Hardin County Courthouse. Photo taken Aug. 2, 2022. Photo by Olivia Malick/ The Enterprise Photo by Olivia Malick/The EnterpriseShow MoreShow Less … Read more
If you’re worried your posture is slipping lately, join the club. You only need to look up to notice pretty much everyone slumped over looking at their phones or slouching at their desks. Another culprit driving poor posture, beyond how you hold yourself while still, is having an inactive or sedentary lifestyle. Improving your posture … Read more
“],”renderIntial”:true,”wordCount”:350}”> It can be tough to identify what nutritional wisdom is outdated and what you should follow as an athlete. So we asked a sports dietician: what are some common myths about nutrition for runners that we need to retire? Here are the top five. Myth #1: Eating late at night will make me gain … Read more
If you are alive and in possession of a vagina, chances are you will have a urinary tract infection at some point in your life. UTIs are one of the most common bacterial infections, which might lead you to assume that modern medicine has nearly perfected its treatment options for this uncomfortable and potentially dangerous … Read more
(CNN) — Last year, a landlord stopped by Patrick John’s home in the Salt Lake City area to replace a broken dishwasher. John was always a little shy with people he didn’t know well, but he welcomed his guest with the warmth that he was known and loved for. In the process of replacing the … Read more