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3 Signs Your Doctor Is Burned Out (Most Are)

In All Health Watch, Featured Article, General Health

Nearly two-thirds of doctors are burned out, depressed, or both.

That’s the disturbing finding of research that shows many physicians are just going through the motions when it comes to patient care.

The study is called the Medscape National Report on Physician Burnout and Depression. It includes anonymous surveys from over 15,000 doctors across America.[1]

The study found:

  • 42% of physicians reported burnout
  • 15% reported depression
  • 14% reported burnout and depression

Burnout was defined as feelings of “physical, emotional, or mental exhaustion, frustration or cynicism about work, and doubts about one’s experience and the value of one’s work.”… Read More

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COVID Alert: It’s Safe to Go Back to the Dentist

In All Health Watch, Coronavirus, Featured Article

When the pandemic started, dentist offices were thought to be among the most dangerous places you could go. Sitting with your mouth open for an extended time seemed about as risky you could get.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) deemed dental cleanings as “very high risk” for coronavirus transmission. The agency warned that saliva could become airborne during procedures, spreading COVID-19.… Read More

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Lead in Your Glassware: What You Need to Know

In All Health Watch, Featured Article, General Health, Health Warning

Whether you see the glass as half full or half empty, researchers have discovered something alarming about drinking glasses…

A study at the University of Plymouth tested 72 drinking glass products, including tumblers, beer and wine glasses, and jars.

Scientists found that more than 70% of them contained lead and cadmium.[1]

In some products with enameled rims, they found that lead concentrations were an astounding thousand-fold higher than the recommended limit.… Read More

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Dog Ownership Linked to Longer Lifespan

In All Health Watch, Anti-Aging, Featured Article, Longevity

You love your dog… But now you have another reason to spoil your four-legged friend: Your pooch is helping you live longer.

A large Swedish study has found that owning a dog extends lifespan.

Researchers at Uppsala University in Sweden tracked the health, mortality, and dog ownership of more than 3.4 million adults for 12 years.

The scientists found that dog owners were 33% less likely to die from any cause.… Read More

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Mouthwashes Linked to Diabetes

In All Health Watch, Diabetes, Featured Article

Mouthwash may kill the germs that cause bad breath…

But they also kill beneficial bacteria that prevent diabetes, according to a Harvard study.

The research shows that if you’re overweight, using mouthwash greatly increases your risk of type 2 diabetes.[1]

Harvard University scientists evaluated 1,206 overweight middle-age people. During the three-year study, just over 200 of them developed diabetes.

The scientists found that those who used commercial mouthwashes twice a day were 55% more likely to develop type 2 diabetes compared to those who did not use mouthwash at all.… Read More