The Johnson & Johnson company Janssen Pharmaceuticals has just received FDA approval for its nasal spray for severe depression. The prescription-only treatment, called Spravato, is designed to work in combination with oral antidepressants. The pros and cons The biggest advantage with an antidepressant nasal spray is how quickly it works. While oral antidepressants can take … Continue reading Nasal Spray for Depression Gets FDA Approval
You’ve probably seen movies about stoners smoking pot and then loading up on junk food. But is it accurate? Well, according to new research, legalizing weed has created a spike in junk food sales. The data behind “the munchies” Earlier research linking smoking pot to junk food sales could have easily been flawed because it … Continue reading Does Smoking Pot Really Make You Crave Junk Food
A surprising new study points out that almost 40% of alcohol consumption-caused death happen before age 50. If that’s true, it makes sense that previous studies of the risks of alcohol (often done on people over age 50) couldn’t account for those under 50 who had died, meaning they could be flawed. Previous studies have … Continue reading Health Risks of Alcohol Decrease After 50
According to Medical News Today, about one-third of Americans suffer from insomnia. And while many people might think falling asleep is just about clearing your head, there’s new evidence that insomnia may have a genetic component. The largest study of its kind In a huge new study that analyzed the genes and sleep information of … Continue reading Genes May Play a Role in Insomnia
A new study says that high-intensity interval exercise may help reduce the growth of colorectal cancer tumors. A team of researchers from the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences at the University of Queensland in Australia knew that previous studies had found a link between long-term exercise and decreases in colorectal cancer mortality. But … Continue reading Exercise May Reduce Tumor Growth in Colorectal Cancer
Fast food joints may have been promising to add healthier options over the last few years, but researchers have found that their menu offerings have actually gotten less healthy. The decline of nutrition In a new study of 10 of the most popular fast food chains, researchers looked at nutrition, variety and portion size and … Continue reading Fast Food Unhealthier Than Ever
Today it’s NATIONAL PANCAKE DAY! No way! We decided to give you 4 insanely (and we mean insanely) easy protein pancake recipes that taste amazing and are guilt free! I personally don’t just eat pancakes for breakfast, sometimes I make them for lunch or dinner too! Or even after a workout, I’ll make one or … Continue reading Protein PACKED Pancakes
What do you think when you spot men wearing skirts? That they must be in costume? That they’re probably transsexual? That they’re in drag? In some cases, a man wearing is a skirt is none of the above. Here are some reasons you might spot a man in a dress or skirt. Societal reasons; challenging … Continue reading Men Wearing Skirts and Dresses
The current flu vaccine is only estimated to be 40% effective. That doesn’t mean that only 40% of people who get it will avoid the getting it; it means that the vaccine cuts the risk of someone who gets it from needing to pursue medical help when they do get it. Good news for the … Continue reading Universal Flu Vaccine May Be Near
When the Oscars were handed out in February, it’s likely that just as many people were watching for the fashion as the awards. And while women’s fashion tends to get more attention, this year certainly helped shine the spotlight on what men were wearing. Here are some of the highlights from the men’s fashion choices … Continue reading Men’s Fashion at the Oscars
