‘Mentally active’ sitting may reduce dementia risk, study finds

Sitting for hours on a regular basis can be bad for your body and brain. A new study suggests that keeping your brain engaged helps counteract some of the harms of sedentary behavior. Engagement means activities such as knitting or solving a puzzle, instead of mindlessly scrolling or passively watching a screen. Scientists at the … Read more

The best way to reduce keratosis pilaris or “strawberry skin”

If you’re struggling with rough and bumpy skin from keratosis pilaris, you’re not alone: The skin condition affects about 50% to 80% of teenagers and 40% of adults at some point in their lives, according to the Cleveland Clinic. It’s so common, in fact, that most dermatologists don’t consider keratosis pilaris — often referred to simply as “KP” — … Read more