Symptoms, diagnostic markers, and specialized nutritional protocols are critical components in managing cardiovascular health, organ function, and psychological well-being across the lifespan.
Have some vacation days stored up at work? Take them! Vacations aren’t just a time to escape reality. Studies are showing that they’re important for a healthy mind, body and spirit. But it doesn’t have to be a lavish Mediterranean getaway.
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Did your mom ever warn you against venturing outside into the cold with wet hair? Or has your grandma scolded you for jumping into a swimming pool less than 30 minutes after eating? When it comes to health, old wives’ tales abound. But are there kernels of truth to be found in them?
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The health benefits of eating seafood are well known, but so are the health risks. In stark contrast to the healthy lean protein and variety of vitamins, minerals and omega-3 fatty acids found in fish is the threat of contamination with metals, chemicals, harmful microbes and other substances like pesticides.
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While being a dog person doesn't fit you in a particular formula, there is some science that helps define and explain what makes dog people tick.
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Epsom and Dead Sea salts are widely known for their healing properties. These salts differ in their source, mineral composition, and to some extent, their purported and actual health benefits.
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Many famous models possess some quite surprising talents — besides the obvious of being gorgeous, of course.
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We all have guilty pleasures; foods that make us feel good for a moment — but very ba-aaaa-d after we’re done.
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We all know what it feels like not to get enough sleep. And the scary thing is that the effects are almost instantaneous. Insufficient sleep has been linked to car crashes, industrial disasters and medical errors.
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Andi Dorfman and Joy Behag recently fell victim to "avocado hand," sustaining hand injuries while attempting to cut the fleshy fruit. Here are some avocado cutting tips so you can avoid landing in the hospital yourself.
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Epsom salt is bath salt widely used in therapeutic soaks and baths. Among its many claimed benefits, soaking in Epsom salt is touted as a way to decrease tissue swelling. However, there's little, if any proof these soaks actually work.
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From death to drug addiction, divorce to disease, the following 10 celebrities handled the cards life dealt them with grace and strength. Their stories show how everyday folks can make it through these sorts of challenges, too.
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In one of those strange-but-true twists of nature, it turns out that the plant that can cause you so much harm could be the very solution to treating your problems.
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Wouldn’t a bag of Tide Pods and a giant wasabi ball be delicious right about now? Probably not. Read on to find out why these and other foods/non-foods in trending viral challenges should never go near your mouth.
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In a new interview, Kevin Hart reveals the one phrase that helps him out on a bad mental health day.
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MCH and MCHC are two closely related blood test results that indicate how much hemoglobin you have. Low MCH or MCHC means that the amount of hemoglobin in your red blood cells is below normal. A low hemoglobin can be caused by not enough iron in your diet.
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Home treatment of hemorrhoids involves keeping stools soft and easy to pass, avoiding straining during bowel movements, and managing pain and discomfort. Soaking in Epsom salt, a magnesium sulfate compound, may be a helpful way to relieve the discomfort associated with hemorrhoids.
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Hormonal birth control contains estrogen, which can make a woman feel nauseated. This nausea can be prevented by making sure to have food in your stomach when you take the pill, but you should also talk to your doctor about other options.
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Believe it or not, even the most beautiful celebrities have opted out of having sex. Here are the celebs who chose periods of abstinence, as well as their reasons behind the decision.
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Tums is an over-the-counter chewable tablet containing calcium carbonate. Consuming too many Tums may cause a number of side effects, some of which are potentially life-threatening.
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Ayurveda isn’t just a buzzword or a trend — it’s a 5,000-year-old health system. Sanskrit for “life knowledge,” Ayurveda is a complex system of lifestyle therapies.
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