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Not everyone has the "standard" body temperature of 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Your temperature may run a little higher or lower than this normally, and a slightly lower than normal temperature is generally nothing to worry about.
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Wheat kernels contain three parts: the outer coating known as bran, the germ portion that contains the plant embryo and the endosperm that comprises up to 80 percent of the kernel. Wheat is milled to separate these components and recombine them in various ways to create an array of flours.
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The flu is caused by viruses in the family Orthomyxoviridae. Influenza viruses types A and B cause seasonal flu outbreaks, and the flu vaccine provides protection against both virus types.
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This seasonal superfood is full of antioxidants, fights against inflammation, reduces the risk of heart disease, aids in oral health, helps prevent ulcers and yeast infections, and may even inhibit the growth of some human cancer cells.
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While vigilant hand washing and receiving the flu shot are helpful in preventing the flu, no measure is 100 percent effective. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the flu is very contagious and can even go on to cause other complications like pneumonia, ear infections and dehydration.
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Everyone has anxiety at one time or another. If yours is out of control, check out these mental tools for short-circuiting that general sense of uneasiness or dread.
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If hot summer nights are making it difficult to sleep and turning on the AC isn't an option, here are 11 expert-approved tips to help you drift off to sleep.
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How much you sweat, where you sweat and what your sweat smells and tastes like may differ from your workout buddy, even if you're doing the same workout.
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Red wine in moderation appears to have cardiovascular benefits. Some of the benefit from red wine comes from resveratrol, an antioxidant. In some studies, resveratrol has shown some benefit in reducing fatty liver, a common condition often related to obesity. Alcohol, including wine, can further damage the liver.
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If you are diabetic, well-meaning friends or family might have warned you away from corn as a starchy, carbohydrate-rich food you shouldn't eat. But corn offers plenty of nutritional benefits that make it worth the extra effort to include it as part of a balanced diabetic diet.
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Cheerios is one of the many popular breakfast cereals regularly consumed by many Americans, including diabetics. These breakfast cereals are low in fat, low in sugar and contain a type of fiber called soluble fiber, which has been shown to help lower LDL cholesterol levels.
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Starting a new diet to lose weight, manage your blood sugar levels or reduce your risk of chronic disease might change your bowel patterns, especially in the first phases.
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Mucus is a thick, slippery substance secreted by glands and cells in your body. While mucus is naturally present in your body and helps protect your respiratory system, excessive mucus production can cause throat discomfort, nasal congestion and, in severe cases, breathing difficulty.
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Reactive hypoglycemia is low blood sugar that occurs 3 to 4 hours after eating a meal. Symptoms include hunger, weakness, shakiness, lightheadedness, anxiety and confusion, according to MayoClinic.com. Reactive hypoglycemia requires a medical evaluation for a diagnosis.
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Your gallbladder is a small organ located under the liver. The gallbladder stores bile produced by the liver to aid in the digestion of fats. If you have gallbladder problems, you should avoid foods with high fat so your gallbladder does not have to work as hard.
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Tendons and ligaments are key structures in your body. Tendons connect muscles to bones, while ligaments attach bones to other bones and your joints. These tissues are what enables you to stand up, move at the joints and perform pretty much any physical action with your body.
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Headache, dry mouth, drowsiness and nausea -- the effects of a hangover can make you wish you hadn't enjoyed that cocktail in the first place. Hangover cures are generally a myth; the best treatment for a hangover is prevention.
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The term sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of your sciatic nerve, which involves your back, buttocks and legs. Potential causes, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center, include a slipped disk, tumors, a painful disorder called piriformis, pelvic injuries and degenerative disk disease.
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G6PD deficiency occurs when your body does not produce adequate amounts of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase, an enzyme that assists proper red blood cell function. This inherited condition affects about 400 million people worldwide, according to the Deployment Health and Family Readiness Library.
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“Eat your liver, it’s good for you,” may be the understatement of all time. In 1934, three physicians won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering that liver successfully treated pernicious anemia. This highlights the nutritional value available through one serving of beef liver.
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