Daryl Austin

Salt Lake City

Wellness and Lifestyle Contributor at USA Today

Contributor for @NatGeo @USAtoday @NBCNews @Forbes + bylines @WSJ @SmithsonianMag @TheAtlantic @NYtimes @PopSci @Newsweek @Deseret @WashingtonPost @Bloomberg

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Articles

Not everyone who experiences severe trauma develops PTSD. But here's why many people do.

1 day ago | usatoday.com | Daryl Austin

Trauma comes in many forms. Natural disasters such as wildfires, hurricanes, earthquakes and tornadoes can certainly be difficult life-altering events. Being diagnosed with a chronic condition or terminal illness can be incredibly distressing as well. But research shows that human-caused trauma such as violent altercations, physical or sexual abuse, bullying, neglect or acts of terrorism or war usually have the greatest psychological impact and the longest-lasting traumatic effects.
‘One Of The Most Complex Diseases In Medicine:’ What We Still Don’t Know About Parkinson’s Disease

1 day ago | forbes.com | Daryl Austin

While many of us have become more enlightened during this Parkinson’s Awareness Month, about a million people in the United States have been working to manage the disease in their day-to-day lives. In fact, Parkinson's disease is the second-most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's, according to the Parkinson's Foundation.
Yes, plums are good for you. But should you eat them every day?

2 days ago | usatoday.com | Daryl Austin

If you ask a group of friends what their favorite fruit is, chances are their responses will reflect the ones most frequently sold in grocery stores. According to the International Fresh Produce Association, the 20 most commonly purchased fruits in the U.S. include bananas, strawberries, apples, grapes, watermelon, cherries and oranges.
What is autism spectrum disorder?

1 week ago | usatoday.com | Daryl Austin

Autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, is the clinical name for the condition most people refer to as autism. Autism is defined as "a complex developmental condition that affects communication, social interaction and behavior," says Christopher Banks, president and CEO of the Autism Society of America.
That ringing in your ears you can't shake? There's a name for it.

1 week ago | usatoday.com | Daryl Austin

If you often experience a ringing in your ears or hear sounds that no one else can, you're not alone. According to the U.S. National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, between 10% and 25% of adults experience what's medically termed tinnitus. That means some 34 to 85 million Americans can relate on some level to hearing noises that don't have an external source — though these sounds have to persist for three months or longer for it to be considered chronic tinnitus.
Hip pain is common. Here's how to relieve it.

2 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Daryl Austin

If you've ever experienced acute or chronic hip pain, you know how uncomfortable and debilitating it can be. Ranging from a dull ache to a sharp, stabbing sensation, hip pain can be felt all over: Along the outer hip, in the groin area, in the butt or thighs or even a painful sensation radiating down from the hips through either or both legs.
Tuberculosis is one of the deadliest infectious diseases in human history. Here's why.

3 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Daryl Austin

When most of us think of serious diseases that kill millions of people, the ones that come to mind are often the ones that get the most attention: cancer, COVID-19, heart disease and diabetes. But a disease that's been killing a shocking number of people for over a century is tuberculous. Each year, tuberculosis kills some 1.25 million people globally and more than 10 times that number become infected with the disease annually, according to the World Health Organization.
Yes, milk does your body good. But should you drink it every day?

3 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Daryl Austin

Considered by many to be one of the most impactful advertising initiatives of all time, the 32-year-old "Got Milk?" campaign by the California Milk Processor Board forever changed the way Americans think about milk.
Crunches can help you get abs - but they do more than that.

3 weeks ago | ca.style.yahoo.com | Daryl Austin

While many workout regimens flame out as quickly as it took them to start trending, others stand the test of time. Exercises like tai chi, running, swimming, hiking and yoga, for instance, have been around for centuries and are as good for people living today as they were for people in ancient times. The same can be said of long-standing resistance training exercises and bodyweight movements like pull-ups, squats, push-ups and sit-ups. Crunches are another enduring bodyweight exercise.
What is magnesium good for?

3 weeks ago | ca.style.yahoo.com | Daryl Austin

Few supplements are more buzzed about than magnesium. It's frequently touted in health and beauty magazines, is one of only seven supplements recommended by Consumer Reports and is among the most suggested by health influencers.