Why Are These Kids Rubbing Salt and Ice?

Unlike the Ice Bucket Challenge, which raised more than $100 million for ALS research in 2014, this internet craze—popular with young people in the United Kingdom—is a dangerous one, sometimes resulting in severe injuries.

'Salt and Ice Challenge' Causes Serious Burns FOX News—Unlike the Ice Bucket Challenge, which raised more than $100 million for ALS research in 2014, this internet craze—popular with young people in the United Kingdom—is a dangerous one, sometimes resulting in severe injuries. Read More →

New Breath Monitor May Detect Flu ScienceDaily—A new hand-held device, similar to to breathalyzers used to measure blood alcohol content (BAC), could one day be used to detect flu virus in breath, helping to prevent influenza outbreaks. Read More → How Being Lonely Harms Your Health Vox—We know that loneliness hurts emotionally, but now scientists have discovered that social isolation actually damages our cells and makes us physically sick. Read More → Keep Moving to Reduce Arthritis Symptoms Berkeley Wellness— If you have osteoarthritis, it need not limit your mobility—at least not if you exercise and keep moving. Half of the adults with OA report that they don't participate in any physical activity. Thus, the muscles grow weaker and the joints become more painful. Read More → Does Chocolate Improve Memory? Health After 50— February is here and that means Valentine's Day is right around the corner. What better time to reach for chocolate? It's well-established that eating chocolate and cocoa is linked to cardiovascular benefits and a new study suggests it may be associated with positive cognitive performance as well. Read More →

More from HealthCentral 5 Ways To Offer Meaningful Support to Someone Battling Cancer Read More → Custom Orthotics Soothe RA Feet Read More → The Secret Carb That Doesn't Spike Blood Sugar Read More → Choosing Joy as a Coping Tool for My Chronic Illness Read More → Newsletter Options This email was sent to clrmyers6@gmail.com We're happy to help you unsubscribe or change the frequency of your alerts. If this email was forwarded to you by another email recipient and you would like to subscribe, click here. Ensure you receive this newsletter by adding us to your safe sender's list. You can also forward this newsletter to a friend. The Remedy Health Network Berkeley Wellness science-backed, expert-vetted health and wellness advice The Body current and complete coverage for the HIV/AIDS community Health After 50 reliable tips for healthy aging in partnership with Scientific American

© 2016 Remedy Health Media, LLC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED HealthCentral 750 Third Avenue 6th Floor New York, NY 10017