Laura Dorwart

1 week ago | verywellhealth.com | Laura Dorwart

Garlic is a common spice found in countless dishes. While garlic allergies are rare, they are possible. If you are allergic to garlic, you are most likely allergic to alliin lyase enzymes, which convert to allicin, a sulfur compound in garlic. Touching or consuming garlic can trigger immune-related symptoms such as allergic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis, gastrointestinal symptoms, and more.

2 weeks ago | verywellhealth.com | Laura Dorwart

Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About common cold. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia. Common cold. American Lung Association. Facts about the common cold. MedlinePlus. Common cold. National Health Service. Common cold.

2 weeks ago | verywellhealth.com | Laura Dorwart |Jamie Johnson

Energy drinks are the most common dietary supplement (after multivitamins) consumed by young adults in the United States. While energy drinks offer a much-needed boost, some people may actually feel drowsy or fatigued an hour or so later. The tired feeling is caused by several factors, from the high sugar and caffeine content in energy drinks to sleep cycle disruption and dehydration.

4 weeks ago | verywellhealth.com | Laura Dorwart

Metatarsalgia refers to pain in the ball of your foot, the area of the forefoot just below the top of the metatarsal bones in your big toe. Most people feel this sharp pain in the space between their big toe and the arch of the foot. Pain in the ball of your foot can have many causes, such as an injury, ill-fitting shoes, excessive exercise, or underlying conditions such as Morton’s neuroma, bunions, or arthritis.

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Laura Dorwart

Cardiologists Agree: The Worst Processed Meats You Have To Stop Buying Because They’re Linked To Heart IssuesYour diet is an undeniably vital part of your overall wellbeing—and that includes your cardiovascular health. The good news is that there are plenty …