Trans Fats May Affect Memory Health
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Many studies have showed its effects on the heart, but other research is showing a high consumption of these trans fats actually may have a significant impact on our memory.
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Get More Energy Today: 5 Ways
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Energy is defined as: en·er·gy (noun): the strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity. We rely on energy to get through the day, the week, the year. We know that losing out on sleep can leave you drained, but sleep deprivation is only one of a long list of possible reasons behind feeling exhausted.
Read MoreLack of Sleep: Increased Chance of Heart Attack?
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In the United States, someone has a heart attack every 34 seconds, impacting women in a major way, with 43 million diagnosed with heart disease. There are many risk factors for a heart attack and a new study is revealing that sleep disorders or lack of sleep for a long period of time may be a proponent. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreWhat Household Mold Does to Your Health
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Mold lives both indoors and outdoors. It thrives in damp, warm and humid environments such as shower stalls and basements. However, mold can grow anywhere in the house. Many people wonder if they should be concerned when it comes to mold throughout their home and the truth is, it's important to monitor and clean this mold as best you can, as often as you can.
Read MoreResearchers may have found cure for chronic pain
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Researchers from Columbia University Medical Center may have found a way to reverse chronic pain. Did you know that in the United States, there are about 100 million people who suffer from chronic pain? Chronic pain is a condition that can be very debilitating. It often leads to many years of consistent pain that does not go away.
Read MoreHow To Complain About A Nursing Home
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When it comes to complaining about a nursing home, there are two trends of thought. There are those who believe that by being visible and vocal, they can get the best care for their loved one, and insure their safety.
Read MoreJune 15: Elder Abuse Awareness Day
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Every year, more than two million cases of elder abuse occur. National franchisor My Elder Advocate works to prevent abuse by advocating for elders’ rights. In honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day June 15, the company’s founder, Jack Halpern, a leading elder abuse advocate and champion of elder care rights, is sharing common signs of potential elder abuse.
Read More3 Chronic diseases magnesium can minimize
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Magnesium may not be as well-known or talked about like vitamin D or calcium, but this is one mineral that deserves a second look in regards to decreasing risk of chronic diseases. It’s the fourth most abundant mineral in the body and decades of research have shown magnesium to play an active role in over 300 biochemical reactions.
Read MoreListeria Found in Ice Cream Shop
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Here's what you need to know about Listeria, the recent outbreak and how to protect yourself.
Read MoreHealth officials tell US doctors to watch for MERS
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CDC is advising doctors to be on the lookout for patients presenting with MERS. This is after an outbreak of MERS in South Korea. Doctors should be asking patients with severe respiratory illness if they have recently traveled. Testing for MERS should be carried out for sick patients who have visited a South Korea hospital within the last two weeks of becoming sick.
Read More6 Ways to a Flatter Stomach
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Belly fat or visceral fat is a huge proponent of chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes and can even bring on stroke. Here are 5 ways to a flatter stomach. For many people, the waist is often the first place excess fat goes. Here are 6 ideas to try for saying goodbye to that belly fat.
Read MoreGo from belly fat to belly fit
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Belly bulge or fat, is a shared commonality among many people here in the United States. There are many contributing factors. Here's what you need to know.
Read More10 signs you're not getting enough Zinc
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Zinc is a very important nutrient that the body needs. But are you getting enough? Here are 10 signs to watch for.
Read MoreCould ecstasy be next anti-anxiety medication?
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Researchers from California are currently experimenting with the street drug, Ecstasy, to see if could help alleviate anxiety for terminally ill patients.
Read MoreQuit Smoking: Tips for the First Week
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You've done it. You've decided to finally quit smoking. Congratulations. Did you know just by quitting smoking, you reduce your risk for chronic diseases like heart disease, stroke and lung cancer in a big way?
Read MoreLearning about Vitamin K
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You’ve heard about vitamins A, B, C, D, and E – but what aboutvitamin K? After we skip over some unused letters of the alphabet, vitamin K is where we land.
Read MoreAre you vitamin D deficient?
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A vitamin D deficiency occurs when the level of vitamin D in your body is too low. Vitamin D helps the body use calcium from our diet which is essential for us as humans to maintain bone strength.
Read MoreHerbs for your liver
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The liver is the largest and one of the most important organs in the body. It performs hundreds of functions. In simple terms, the liver processes all the foods and drinks you consume and is decides to use it or eliminate it. One of the best things you can do is eat healthy when it comes to your liver. but there are also natural remedies that help cleanse the liver.
Read MoreWhy silicone butt injections can be fatal
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Kelly Mayhew, a 34 year old woman from Maryland, died over the weekend after getting butt injections in a Queens basement. The procedure was performed by an unlicensed doctor who injected Mayhew with silicone injections.
Read MoreSleep quality influences cognitive performance of autistic kids
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New study from the University of Montreal and Hôpital Rivière-des-Prairies was published in International Journal of Psychophysiology. Scientists found that just one night of poor sleep significantly decreases performance on intelligence tests in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
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