A Health Hazard Hidden in Plain Sight: Why Stoves Are Still a Hot Topic in Public Health
By Sarabeth Lowe, MPH Ms. Lowe is a Communication Specialist at the University of Delaware Disaster Research Center. For more than 40 million households with gas stoves, the familiar tick tick tick of a flame igniting might eventually become a thing of the past.1 Many people consider this fuel-powered appliance a reliable and efficient choice […]
Nutrients for DNA Damage and Repair: Spotlight on Gene Expression
By Aliza Becker, BA, MPS DNA damage in the body is responsible for both normal aging and the emergence of certain health conditions.1 The first part of this series examined effects of the diet on telomeres, which caps the ends of individual chromosomes to prevent them from fraying or becoming entangled with one another.2 Shorter […]
Seasonal Affective Disorder
The phenomenon known as the “winter blues” is common for many individuals during the fall and winter months, particularly in regions with shorter daylight hours, such as the Northern United States. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) affects millions of Americans each year. This type of depression typically improves during the spring and summer months when longer […]
Get Down and Get Up: Strength Training for a Simple Yet Vital Skill
By Emily Socolinsky Coach Emily is the Owner and Head Coach of Fivex3 Training in Baltimore, Maryland. “When you’re down on the floor, don’t let anyone else pick you up, pick yourself up.”—Marco Pierre White, British chef, restaurateur and television personality Do you struggle to get down to the floor? Do you struggle to get […]
Dog Therapy
Human-dog interactions have many positive physical health effects, including decreased heart and blood pressure rates, lower cortisol levels, and increased oxytocin levels. Mental health effects include lower levels of stress, anxiety, and improved mood. Dogs are naturally sensitive to emotions and can recognize the emotional expressions and vocalizations of humans. A longer relationship creates an […]
Recognizing Seborrheic Dermatitis
Seborrheic dermatitis (SD) is an inflammatory skin disorder that largely affects infants and adults.1,2 SD often presents with yellow and/or white greasy scaling and erythema on highly sebaceous areas (e.g., scalp, face, chest, back, groin).1,3–5 Erythema can be difficult to determine in individuals with skin of color. Additionally, patients with skin of color […]
What is ASMR?
By Sarabeth Lowe, MPH Ms. Lowe is a Communication Specialist at the University of Delaware Disaster Research Center. A woman leans in toward a microphone, looking directly into the camera, and whispers softly. A makeup brush gently taps against its container; tiny particles of glitter puff into the air. The sizzle of oil hits […]
Great Gluten-free Grains
Adopting a gluten-free diet doesn’t mean that grains are off the menu. There are a variety of naturally gluten-free pseudocereals and cereals. This article provides a brief overview of the nutritional properties of the pseudocereal grains amaranth and buckwheat and the cereal grain sorghum. Amaranth One cup of cooked amaranth grain has 9.35g of […]
Sounds in the Silence: The Science Behind Tinnitus
By Sarabeth Lowe, MPH Ms. Lowe is a Communication Specialist at the University of Delaware Disaster Research Center. Most of us crave peace and quiet after a long day, and, fortunately, most are able to find it. However, some people hear a dull ringing or buzzing even when there is no external noise source. […]
Food Safety Education Month
In observance of Food Safety Education Month, which took place in September, this article discusses facts about food safety, cooking, and food illness prevention measures. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates 48 million people get sick from food-borne illnesses yearly.1 In the United States (US), the Food and Drug Agency (FDA) […]
Nutritional Value of Pumpkins
Pumpkin is a nutritional food with multiple health benefits.1 In a 100g serving, pumpkin contains approximately 2mg of calcium, 340mg of potassium, and 44mg of phosphorus.2 The seeds of pumpkins are rich in nutrients such as zinc, magnesium, and phosphorus, which can help reduce and prevent inflammation and arthritis. Research indicates that eating pumpkin […]
Walking with a Weighted Vest
Obesity is a common condition among older adults, which negatively influences physical mobility limitations. Regular exercise and weight management helps to improve physical activity and mobility. Naturally, weight loss is associated with loss muscle mass, due to the amount of stress on the muscles being reduced as weight loss decreases. To preserve muscle mass, […]
