Happy Health Wednesday!
Are you still working towards your 2025 health goals? In this week’s edition of our health newsletter, we highlight everyday activities that could be impacting our health.
In Today’s Newsletter:
- U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy calls for new cancer warning labels
- What having a ‘dad bod’ says about your health
- Whole body deodorants are the latest trend, but are they safe to use?
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Health Tip of the Day
ADD AN INNER LAYER OF CLOTHING: There’s an arctic cold front heading our way and it’s expected to arrive on Saturday. If you have to go out, add another layer of clothing. Key points to consider when choosing an inner layer fabric:
Moisture-wicking ability to help draw sweat away from your body.
Breathability: Allows for air circulation to prevent overheating.
Softness: Comfort against the skin is crucial for an inner layer.
Latest Health News
U.S. Surgeon General Calls for Cancer Warnings on Alcohol
Current bottles carry warnings about pregnancy and driving, but they don’t mention cancer. Yet alcohol stands as the third leading preventable cause of cancer in America, right behind tobacco and obesity.
What’s a Dad Bod? And Is It Healthy?
Some will tell you a little roundness is a sign you’ve “let yourself go.” Others rock a softer physique as a badge of honor — a sign that they’re the approachable and relatable everyman. And some people will tell you that a dude with a pooch is downright sexy.
Are dad bods a sign of good health?
What You Should Know About ‘Whole-Body’ Deodorant
Deodorants advertised to be safe for the entire body have become the latest trend in hygiene. Many of the products marketed for allover use are functionally the same as traditional deodorants or body sprays.
Here’s what you should know about these products..
Health Year-in-Review 2024
We’ve created a list of our top health stories from each month in 2024. Catch up on important stories you may have missed.
In Case You Missed It
RFK Jr.’sTo-Do List to Make America ‘Healthy’ Has Health Experts Worried
Just five days to the new Trump administration. What do we have to look forward to in health policy?
Norovirus Cases are Surging in Parts of the US
Biden Administration Bans Medical Debt From Credit Reports
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