Q: I was recently stung on the arm by a yellow jacket, and my arm became extremely swollen. Should I have a life-threatening reaction in the future?

A: In general, a large local reaction like the one you experienced does not increase your risk for having an anaphylactic (“life-threatening”) reaction to a future sting. The treatments for large localized reactions include cold compress-es, antihis-tamines and occasion-ally pain relievers (Tylenol or Motrin). Insect stings are also a common cause of severe allergic reactions.  

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Americans aren’t the slimmest of people. And we’re still packing on the pounds.

By 2020, 72 percent of women and 83 percent of men will be overweight or obese, according to new projections presented this week. That’s an increase of more than 40 percent over the next nine years.

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You may be swapping your running shorts for leggings and zipping up your windbreaker before heading out for a run these days, but just because you’re not sweating as much doesn’t mean you should skimp on hydration.

Staying hydrated, even in the winter, is important for getting the most out of your run. In a study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, a group of 14 competitive runners were asked to complete three self-paced 4K laps, resting four minutes between each lap. They performed this same run in warm conditions on two different occasions.

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