LifeMinute Podcast: Health and Wellness

With the holidays around the corner, let’s close out 2022 stronger than ever by making time for fitness. Put your physical – and mental – wellness first for increased energy and confidence, better sleep, and a sense of accomplishment. Planet Fitness is making it easier than ever to get that post-workout glow on with an exciting announcement that will provide more people with the tools and resources to kickstart their fitness journey and achieve their fitness goals. Studies show exercise is highly effective in strengthening mental wellness in addition to physical health, helping to reduce stress, increasing the production of the brain’s “feel good” neurotransmitters called endorphins, elevating one’s mood, and improving sleep. Not only that, but studies have also found that wearable fitness trackers are associated with significantly increased physical activity levels. The American Medical Association found across 70 percent of all studies that fitness trackers that count steps are associated with greater levels of physical activity. Planet Fitness is helping everyone get the glow by collaborating with Amazon Halo to offer a complimentary Amazon Halo View wellness tracker for new members who sign up for the PF Black Card® – now through November 15th. Go to PlanetFitness.com or any Planet Fitness location to sign up for the PF Black Card by November 15th and get a complimentary Amazon Halo View wellness tracker.

Today in America, millions of kids woke up this morning without access to the basics many of us take for granted: a toothbrush and toothpaste. Too many kids are forced, to use their fingers or washcloths. Or go without them. Kids should not have to brush their teeth this way. It's part of a much bigger problem – underserved kids are not getting the oral health care they need. Kids from low-income families are 2x as likely to suffer from tooth decay. And millions of them live with untreated tooth decay and completely preventable issues. Crest and Oral-B call this the Smile Gap and have created a new campaign to bring awareness to this harsh reality and get toothbrushes and toothpaste into the hands of every kid who needs them. Beginning November 1 (National Brush Day) and throughout November, you can help by joining Crest and Oral-B in Closing America’s Smile Gap. With each product purchased, Crest and Oral-B will donate to a child in need. Follow the journey at crest.com.

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The fall allergy season is upon us. Here are the tips, tricks, and the latest must-haves to take charge of allergy symptoms and find relief fast. So, what can we do to help ourselves when allergies hit quickly in the fall? Fall allergies are usually due to weed and ragweed in late summer and early fall and mold in late fall as leaves and branches accumulate. As warmer temperatures extend into September, this can lead to the potential for longer and more intense allergy seasons.

The first thing you can do is check allergen counts before you leave the house so you can plan your day and manage your symptoms. For those that suffer from allergies, we know they can hit fast and hard, so make sure you’re prepared early for the season. ZYRTEC AllergyCast app is a great option to help track pollen in your area and better understand your allergy symptoms. You can download it on the App Store and Google Play. Try to avoid outdoor activities for prolonged periods on those days.

Different pollens in the fall season can create a multitude of allergy symptoms, so be mindful of this when you consider outdoor exercise. And, of course, if you are outside, you should keep your allergy medication on hand. You can try the over-the-counter brand ZYRTEC. The brand just came out with new Dye-Free Chewables, which are just as effective as the tablet and liquid options, but now easier to take while on the go (no water needed), and they provide a full, 24 hours of relief in just one chew. They’re available for adults and children ages two and older.

You’ll feel relief with ZYRTEC Chewables on day one and even stronger relief on day two from symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, itchy, watery eyes, and itching of the nose and throat. It works for indoor or outdoor triggers, such as dust and pollen, all year round. Plus, you can find them nationwide in-store or online at mass retailers, grocery stores, and Amazon.

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With BBQ and entertaining season upon us, “America’s Bad Breath Doctor," Dr. Harold Katz, stopped by the LifeMinute studios to talk about the foods and drinks that can cause bad breath and the best stuff to fix it.