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By Michael Palomino | May 6 at 1:30 p.m. It’s that time of year when vegetation is growing quickly, including poison ivy, poison sumac and poison oak. These notorious plants cause more allergic skin reactions (contact dermatitis) than all other plants combined. The substance that leads to the allergic reaction is called urushiol, a colorless oil in the leaves, fruit, stem, root and sap of the plant. When exposed to air it turns brown and will sometimes leave brown spots on the leaves.
By Danielle Braff, Tribune Newspapers | April 29 at 11:25 p.m. When the alarm goes off at 6 a.m., getting out of bed and heading to the gym may seem like an impossible task. Good news: Recent studies have found that exercising with a partner boosts motivation — and it’s more fun than doing it alone.
April 29 at 11:23 p.m. An amino acid commonly found in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients has been discovered in the spinal fluid of people without dementia whose close relatives were diagnosed with the disease, according to a study led by Duke University researchers.
April 29 at 11:22 p.m. Researchers in Japan measured the angle between the base of the neck and the middle of the back of independent-living 65-year-olds. How slouched a person’s shoulders were predicted if he or she was still going to be self-sufficient five years later. Those who slouched the most were about three and a half times more likely to need assistance for everyday chores than those who stood the straightest.
By Allie Shah, Star Tribune (Minneapolis) | April 29 at 11:22 p.m. Jared Sieling’s first experiment was on his diet.
By Landon Hall, Orange County Register | April 29 at 11:22 p.m. There is no magic elixir, balm or voodoo treatment that will help you look and feel younger instantly.
By Jared Johnson | April 29 at 11:20 p.m. Do you have too much to do? Too many things on your plate? Too many school finals? Balls in the air?
By Sara Moulton, Associated Press | April 29 at 11:03 p.m. No matter how unimpeachable whole-wheat pasta is in terms of nutritional cred, I’ve always found it off-putting.
April 22 at 11:32 p.m. You don’t have to walk far to gain the benefits of putting one foot in front of the other.
By Sara Moulton, Associated Press | April 22 at 11:31 p.m. Starchy, crunchy and flavorful, fried rice is a deeply satisfying dish no matter what you add to it. And you can add just about any vegetable or protein you care to name, fresh or left over.
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