Good Bacteria In Your Gut
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There’s a place in our body, 5 feet in length, where over 1,000 species of bacteria numbering into the billions call home.
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The sting of sciatica
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The annoying pins and needles feeling or excruciating shooting pain originating in the buttocks and radiating down the leg(s) results from pressure on the nerve roots coming from the spinal cord.
Read MoreIs Your Nasal Spray Addictive
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What's in your nasal spray? Because these are sold over the counter, most people assume all the spray products and inhalers have been vetted by the FDA and are safe.
Read MoreStand Against Sitting
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Plenty of studies have warned of us of the hazards of sitting too much throughout the day.
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Overeating & Kitchen Clutter
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Take a look at your kitchen. Is it a cluttered mess or neat as a pin? Either way appears to have an influence on snacking behavior.
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Curbing Children's Sweet Tooth
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The days of singing “Just a teaspoon of sugar helps the medicine go down” are over for kids.
Read MoreAre Antibacterial Soaps Clean
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Just in time for Global Handwashing Day set for October 15, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is giving antibacterial soaps a year to remove 19 common ingredients.
Read MoreFit at 40 & beyond
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The 40th birthday is a milestone birthday sort of marking the halfway point of our lives. As the saying goes “40 is the old age of youth”.
Read MoreHerbal supplements - helpful or harmful
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Treating various ailments from coughs to constipation with herbs has been used in many cultures throughout the world since the dawn of mankind.
Read MoreUsing food to help you fall asleep
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In case you’re reading this article in the middle of the night because you can’t fall asleep, you’ve have company.
Read MoreMany Benefits of Drinking Water
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People who increased their consumption decreased their total energy intake by 68 to 205 calories daily and their sodium intake by 78 to 235 milligrams.
Read MoreThe magic of family meals
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Want to know a secret to raising happy, healthy, well-adjusted children? Eat meals together as a family as often as you can.
Read MoreCaregivers - make sure to care for yourself too
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The position of being a caregiver is both rewarding but quite challenging. The responsibility of caring for someone depending on you for their well-being can take a toll on even the most dedicated caregiver out there.
Read MoreAccurate blood pressure readings at home
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It is now common for people with chronic hypertension or high blood pressure to be able to monitor their blood pressure at home.
Read MoreDrinking Too Much Water
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It may be tough to imagine drinking too much water. But it is possible, and it creates a condition known as water intoxication.
Read MoreBrain health, healthy diet and exercise
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The results of research on reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease keeps strengthening the notion of eating healthy foods and exercise being key factors in protecting brain health.
Read MoreThe Benefits of Standing Your Ground
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A new study from the University at Buffalo that assessed bodily responses suggests that standing up for your beliefs, expressing your opinions and demonstrating your core values can be a positive psychological experience.
Causes of heel pain and how to get rid of it
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A condition called plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. The planta fascia is the flat band of tissue (ligament) that connects your heel bone to your toes and normally acts as a shock absorber supporting the arch of your foot.
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