Key Takeaways If you use an Apple Watch or Fitbit to track your daily movements, you’re probably familiar with the satisfaction of “closing your circle” or hitting your daily step goal. Many people strive to get 10,000 steps daily, some surpassing that target. But the 10,000-step goal may not live up to the hype when it comes to your health. The key word is “aerobic”—you want to move your body enough that your breathing is heavier, your heart rate is elevated and it’s difficult to hold a conversation,Sherrie Khadanga, MD, director of cardiac rehabilitation at the University of Vermont Medical Center, told Verywell....

Key TakeawaysElectrolyte beverages are only useful in rare circumstances for most people.They may be helpful if you’re experiencing dehydration due to vomiting or diarrhea.But unless you work out for at least two hours—or spend many hours sweating in the sun—these products likely won’t provide any benefit to you, experts said. Key Takeaways Electrolyte beverages are only useful in rare circumstances for most people.They may be helpful if you’re experiencing dehydration due to vomiting or diarrhea....

Key Takeaways“Feminine” or “intimate” washes are marketed as natural, moisturizing, gentle, and safe for sensitive skin, but gynecologists do not recommend using these products.Many washes contain chemicals and fragrances that can disrupt the natural bacteria in the vagina and cause irritation, infections, or even allergic reactions.Experts say that the best way to clean and maintain the health of your vagina and vulva is to use clean water to gently cleanse the area when you’re bathing....

Key TakeawaysEven though you may not have to show your vaccine card now as much as you did during the height COVID-19 pandemic, experts say you should still hang on to your vaccine card.While it’s not necessary to have your vaccine card on you at all times, you should keep it in your medical records or with other important documents in case you need it in the future to make decisions about your health....

Key TakeawaysIf you test positive for COVID-19, you should isolate for at least five days even if you don’t have symptoms.While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a five-day isolation, experts say you may have to isolate for longer depending on your symptoms.In addition to isolating, experts recommend wearing a high-quality mask indoors when you’re around others, avoiding travel, and notifying any close contacts that you have COVID....

Achemical peelcan be one of the most effective ways to shave a few years off the appearance of your face. You can go to a dermatologist or aesthetician for a peel, of course, but if that’s not in your budget or you prefer to tend to your skin at home, an at-home peel may be the answer. This quick guide to DIY skin peels will help you get started. Jose Luis Pelaez Inc / Blend Images / Getty Images...

Key Takeaways Many people rely on websites where patients can review their physicians to help themchoose a doctoror assess their current provider, but the information on these sites can be misleading. A systematic literature review from the University of Buffalo found that many physician-rating websites (PRWs) include inaccurate information and data quality issues. How to Write an Online Review of Your Doctor For the study, researchers looked at 49 literature papers regarding online patient-reported physician ratings and reviews....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of PractitionersPrimary Care DoctorsHepatitis SpecialistsOthers CliniciansMultidisciplinary TeamFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Practitioners Primary Care Doctors Hepatitis Specialists Others Clinicians Multidisciplinary Team Frequently Asked Questions If you have hepatitis, you may be wondering who can treat yourhepatitis. Well, a hepatitis specialist can help. But do you know the difference between the different kinds of clinicians who can treat your hepatitis?...

Key Takeaways Twenty-seven of Cindy Mrotek’s, LBS I, BCaBA, clients at ace Therapies, an Applied Behavior Analysis(ABA) clinic serving children and young adults with developmental disabilities she founded in the Chicagoland area, have Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance. However, despite billing the well-known insurance provider for the additional supplies, materials, and clinical staff time needed during the pandemic, all but three patients' policies have denied coverage. “We don’t charge families out-of-pocket if their insurance doesn’t reimburse us,” Mrotek says....

Key TakeawaysClimate change can impact your personal health and health care, even making certain medications unsafe to take under certain environmental conditions.Despite this, many doctors are not educated about the potential impact of climate change on their patients during residency.A team of medical professionals hopes to change that with a new curriculum. Key Takeaways Climate change can impact your personal health and health care, even making certain medications unsafe to take under certain environmental conditions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe IngredientsOther Symptom ReliefHow to Make a Hot ToddyCan You Leave the Alcohol Out?Who Should Avoid It?Other Remedies Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Ingredients Other Symptom Relief How to Make a Hot Toddy Can You Leave the Alcohol Out? Who Should Avoid It? Other Remedies A hot toddy is a warm drink often used as a home remedy to treat cold and flu symptoms....

Key TakeawaysPfizer booster rollout for seniors and high risk groups began this fall.So far, providers say patients seem less hesitant in getting their boosters than the initial shots.Continuing to disperse multi-language and accessible education on the importance of vaccines is essential in bridging the gap in vaccine disparities, experts say. Key Takeaways Pfizer booster rollout for seniors and high risk groups began this fall.So far, providers say patients seem less hesitant in getting their boosters than the initial shots....

Key Takeaways She describes it as a siren—sudden and sharp, with no stutters or pauses as it sears through her eardrums. The sound erupts intermittently throughout the day, without a distinct source triggering its arrival. Lina Gaviria, a 35-year-old pediatric ICU nurse in Miami, Florida, is experiencing what is medically known as tinnitus. But Gaviria recognizes it as one of the many new symptoms she’s endured since contracting SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in June....