Why your smartphone is seriously stressing you out
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Ponder this, a whole generation of babies will never know of a time when phones were only used for receiving incoming or making outgoing calls.
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Unlocking the truth about essential oils
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Essential oils are nothing new as they have been used for thousands of years. From cosmetic and dietary purposes to spiritual and religious uses, essential oils have been used in a variety of ways.
Read More10 unconventional triggers of allergies/asthma
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Sufferers of asthma or allergies are familiar with the usual suspects triggering symptoms of coughing, difficulty breathing, fast heart rate or throat irritation.
Read MoreNatural ways to fight off and ease symptoms of GERD
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It likely is a more serious form of heartburn called gastroesophageal reflux disease or simply known as GERD.
Getting a grip on arthritic hand pain
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Likely not but if you want to improve your chances of living with pain-free hands in the future, learning a few moves to stretch out and improve grip and overall hand strength, you’d be wise to do so.
Read MoreHow to save money on prescription medications
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A study from the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging found that 27 percent of 2,131 participants ages 50 to 80, considered their prescription medications to be a financial burden and yet nearly half of them never mentioned the burden to their doctors.
Read MoreRevealing facts about allergic reactions
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Whether caused by pollen, dust, animal dander, medications, food – each of these can cause an allergic reaction in people who are susceptible.
Read More10 ways to manage diabetes during hot weather
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To make sure to beat the heat when you have diabetes, here are the facts on how to handle hot weather to avoid unexpected consequences affecting your diabetes.
Read MoreProlonging your balance as you age
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Poor balance increasing the risk of falls becomes more of an issue in older people often due to loss of muscle strength and joint flexibility, as well as reduced vision and reaction time.
Read MoreHow to avoid heat stroke this summer
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Dehydration is another important factor that can lead to heat stroke. A person who is not consuming sufficient fluids may not be able to sweat fast enough to dissipate heat causing body temperature to rise.
Read MoreThe amazing healing powers of water
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It’s incredible how much of the human body is composed of water. Here are some basic facts of just how “watery” we really are:
Read MoreVital tips on avoiding nail salon health hazards
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Warmer weather has arrived and that means one thing – the manicure/pedicure season is here. Spending time at a nail salon treating your finger and toenails to polished perfection, can be a relaxing refuge but be careful – that manicure or pedicure may be more than you bargained for.
Secrets on maximizing any doctor’s visit
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Sitting in the exam room waiting for your doctor to show up can be intimidating. You believed you were prepared by having several questions ready to ask, but once they enter the room, you couldn’t think of a single one.
Read MoreOutsmarting the insect stings of summer
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A recent study estimated that more than 6.8 million people were treated in emergency departments across the U.S. for insect bites or stings over a 10-year span.
Read MoreTips for safe summer grilling
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However each year more than 8,900 home fires involving grilling occur. The incidents escalate during the summer with July being the peak month for grilling fires.
Read MoreImprove your health one change at a time
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Walking is also a weight-bearing exercise meaning your bones will become stronger and denser, lowering your risk of osteoporosis, the brittle bone disease.
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Protect yourself from parasites lurking in swimming pools
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Most people or families looking for some pool-time fun may be surprised at what could potentially be lurking beneath the surface.
Read MoreFeeling woozy? Best solutions for motion sickness
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Motion sickness happens when the body, the inner ear, and the eyes send conflicting signals to the brain.
Read More3 unique ways to protect your teeth
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Most of us are likely doing the standard care dentists advise us to do – brush and floss your teeth at least twice daily and see your dentist every six months for a checkup and regular cleaning. But there are other unique tips we should also be using making sure our pearly whites will be with us our entire life.
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