Health and Fitness for Sunday August 7, 2022

Stay fit with great healthy tips, diet trends, and breakthroughs Health and Fitness by [ArcaMax](?ezine=27&r=Gcpa_cKko_xukTLJrJtbx5CObDle73NF_vkrTV-sFgJDOjMyNzAwODM2NDpKOjIxMzI3MzM6TDoyNzpSOjk1OTQxMjpWOjU2) [The increased risks of smoking with prediabetes or diabetes]( By Michael Roizen, M.D. When it comes to smoking, there's some good news: In the U.S., smoking has declined from 20.9% of adults in 2005 to 12.5% in 2020. However, that means that around 30.8 million adults currently smoke cigarettes. And a lot of those folks have prediabetes or diabetes. We know that because studies show that people who smoke cigarettes are 30% to 40% more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes than ... [Continue Reading]( [ Mayo Clinic Minute: Learning the ABCDEs of melanoma ]( [Mayo Clinic Minute: Learning the ABCDEs of melanoma]( Alex Osiadacz, Mayo Clinic News Network Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops in cells that produce your skin's pigment. Regular skin checks can help you identify the warning signs and differentiate melanoma from noncancerous skin formations, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Moles are a common skin growth, and most are harmless. But changes in moles and other pigmented patches may be the sign of ... [Continue Reading]( Sponsor [ Tips from three mental health providers about making sure your therapist is the best match ]( [Tips from three mental health providers about making sure your therapist is the best match]( Abraham Gutman, The Philadelphia Inquirer PHILADELPHIA -- What makes a good relationship between a patient and a mental health provider? It starts with a good match. Providers have different styles, skills and experience. At the same time, patients have different needs — from ability to pay, communication style, and sensitivities around identity and culture that require a competent therapist. We asked three ... [Continue Reading]( [ Sunburn treatment: What works? ]( [Sunburn treatment: What works?]( Mayo Clinic News Network, Mayo Clinic News Network Great summer days are full of relaxation, fun and plenty of sunshine. Unfortunately, spending too much time in the sun can lead to a sunburn. Your skin may be inflamed, painful and feel hot to the touch. Any exposed part of the body, including your lips, earlobes and scalp, can burn. The symptoms of sunburn usually appear a few hours after sun exposure. Unfortunately, there'... [Continue Reading]( [C-Force: Where Religion and Medicine Meet]( Chuck Norris At University Health hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, COVID hospitalizations had been running high in January, notes Gina Kaufmann, a locally based NPR correspondent. Medical teams once again had to keep in-person contact to a minimum. For hospital chaplains, this means that their only direct contact with patients can be through in-room telephones. Doing this makes it hard to make a ... [Continue Reading]( [Saturday Night Griever]( Scott LaFee You can be the safest driver on the road, but chances are you're not alone on the road, thus the reason to always drive defensively. But other factors also play into driving risk, such as weather, road conditions and even day and time. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration conducts ongoing analyses of the most dangerous days and times to drive. Not surprisingly, the ... [Continue Reading]( [ Viral Animal Videos! ] Viral Animal Videos! Check out the Internet's cutest and funniest animal videos with this daily ezine. Share these videos on Facebook, and your friends will love you even more! Instantly subscribe to [Furry And Funny Animal Videos!]( -- From the ArcaMax editors More Health and Fitness from ArcaMax.com - [How does heat affect medications?]( - [Florida Board of Medicine votes to start writing rules for gender-confirming treatment of minors]( - [Environmental Nutrition: Scoopable frozen treats]( - [Are there monkeypox myths? A doctor breaks down disease fact and fiction]( [Click To Unsubscribe]( | [Customer Service]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [California / Nevada Privacy Info]( 11830 Canon Blvd. Ste A, Newport News, Va 23606 Copyright © 2022 ArcaMax Publishing [Facebook]( [Twitter](/ArcaMax)