Author: Maggi Pier

Common misconception: Boob sweat only plagues us in the summer. For me, it happens all year round. And recently, I let things go on for a little bit too long without addressing the situation, which led to skin peeling, bumps, and a whole lot of itching—something I had no idea could happen. Thankfully, my dermatologist…

– and how much sleep do they really need? How to get your teenagers sleep back on track ready for school Over the school summer holidays, many parents might have noticed their teenager’s sleep pattern falling apart; where they are rising closer to lunch than breakfast, and burning the midnight oil long past the clock strikes…

Cancer rates are going up. They are climbing into the sky, but as expected, we hear the usual: they don’t know why. They guess, of course. The researchers postulate a range of potential contributors to the trend, including the escalating rates of obesity coupled with lifestyle choices such as alcohol consumption, smoking, sedentary habits, and……

According to news reports, new COVID-19 variants are on the rise and are being closely monitored for pandemic spread. In the U.S., EG.5, nicknamed Eris, has been declared a “variant of interest” (VOI), which means it is being monitored for mutations that might make it more hazardous.1 Australian news are highlighting the BA.2.86 variant, nicknamed…

Bone health tends to be taken for granted until it becomes a concern. One day you’re trucking along, living your life, and the next, you can, unfortunately, deal with a bone fracture without warning—and bone fractures are no fun to deal with. As a registered dietitian and a person with many family members who have…

Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published December 17, 2018. Aside from being vital pollinators, bees produce a number of products that benefit human health. Honey1 is an obvious one, but there are others as well, such as royal jelly, a nutritious substance secreted by nurse bees as exclusive nourishment for…

You spend all day getting stuff done. Between errands, work, and all the other little tasks that clog up your to-do list, when you get home at night, all you really want to do is relax—even though you promised yourself you’d head to the gym. Sure, you know exercise is important for supporting your overall…

Maintaining strong client relationships is paramount in the fast-paced and intricate legal practice world. While efficient case management has long been a cornerstone of legal services, integrating legal case management software has revolutionised how law firms interact with their clients. This powerful technology goes beyond mere management, becoming a key driver in building lasting and…

In the U.S., 66.5% of bankruptcies are due to medical bills, which amounts to 530,000 medical bankruptcies each year.1 Among those who file bankruptcy due to medical expenses, 72% have health insurance,2,3 highlighting the outrageous state of health care in America. If you end up in the hospital, you know you’re going to receive a…

You meet someone new, and they seem to check all of your boxes for the ideal partner. The chemistry is electric, conversations flow effortlessly, and you can’t help but envision a future with them. But before long, things take a turn and the would-be relationship ends—just as it did the last time and the time…