HB Mag Health Research Team

Ice baths are a common sight in professional sports. After a game or a hard training session, athletes lower themselves into tubs of cold water, often shivering and grimacing. The practice is not a new trend or a fad. It is a recovery method used across many sports, from football to marathon running. The basic … Read more

Most women should get their first colonoscopy at age 45. This is the standard recommendation for people at average risk of colorectal cancer. If you have a family history of colon cancer or certain bowel diseases, your doctor may recommend starting earlier — sometimes at age 40 or 10 years before the age your relative … Read more

Self care is not bubble baths and scented candles. It is the daily practice of meeting your own basic needs so you can function, recover, and handle stress. Building habits that last comes down to starting small, attaching new behaviors to existing routines, and being honest about what you can actually sustain. The goal is … Read more

Seeing bubbles in your urine can be alarming, but it is often harmless. For men, bubbly urine usually comes from the force of the stream hitting the water or from concentrated urine. However, persistent bubbles that look like foam can sometimes signal excess protein in the urine, which may point to kidney issues. The key … Read more

Wisdom tooth pain can stop you in your tracks. It often peaks at night, makes eating miserable, and can radiate into your jaw and ear. The relief process is straightforward: reduce inflammation, manage the pain, and avoid irritating the area further. Start with over-the-counter pain relievers and cold therapy, then move to saltwater rinses and … Read more

For decades, the advice was simple: choose low-fat or skim dairy to protect your heart. That guidance is now being questioned. A growing body of research suggests that full-fat dairy may not be the health risk it was once believed to be, and for some people, it may even offer benefits. The evidence on milk … Read more

Pregnancy is divided into three stages called trimesters, and each one lasts about 13 to 14 weeks. The three stages of pregnancy are the first trimester (week 1 through week 13), the second trimester (week 14 through week 27), and the third trimester (week 28 through birth). Each stage brings specific physical changes for the … Read more

Heavy periods are common, but they are not something you have to simply endure. Menorrhagia — the medical term for abnormally heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding — affects up to one in four women at some point. The right approach depends on the cause, your health history, and whether you are trying to conceive. Treatments … Read more

Gazelles are small to medium-sized antelopes found across Africa and Asia. Their predators include lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, African wild dogs, crocodiles, and sometimes eagles that target fawns. Gazelles survive through extraordinary speed, incredible agility, and highly tuned senses that let them detect danger early and escape before a predator gets close. What Animals Hunt … Read more

Farm-raised salmon is a nutritious food that offers important health benefits, but it differs from wild-caught salmon in meaningful ways. The short answer is yes — farm-raised salmon can be a healthy part of your diet, especially because it provides omega-3 fatty acids, high-quality protein, and essential vitamins. However, it also contains more calories and … Read more