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5 Ways to Get Fit for Couch Potatoes
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The idea of working toward fitness goals may seem daunting. Like some huge insurmountable plan that the average person can never enact. And let’s face it, not all of us are couch potatoes without reason. Mobility and health issues impact some of us and can make our journey to fitness more challenging. But there are some great ways, and important reasons, to work toward getting fit no matter where you're... 8/3/2022 4:00:00 AM
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Forgetfulness or Something More? When to Be Concerned
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Everyone’s brain gets a bit dim with age; it’s part of the normal aging process. However, forgetfulness can also be a sign that something more serious is at play, such as dementia, hypothyroidism, medication interactions, brain tumor, trauma or another disease. If an illness is to blame, quick intervention is vital. Therefore, it’s important to recognize the difference between normal forgetfulness... 8/2/2022 4:00:00 AM
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7 Myths About Obesity
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We live in a judgmental society (and a fatphobic one!) that has us regularly sizing each other up based on physical appearance. It’s easy to look at someone and jump to conclusions about their habits or shortcomings, and we tend to go especially hard on people of a certain size.People living with obesity must wade through misinformation, but the myths don't top there — we all face a mountain of misinformation... 8/1/2022 4:00:00 AM
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This Condition Goes Undetected in 1 in 7 Adults
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When we feel good, many of us avoid seeing the doctor. While some of us may go for our annual checkup, others choose to skip it. Yet, especially as we mature, there may be silent, nearly symptomless conditions that could prove deadly without medical intervention. And unless we're being tested, we can't know things are going south.Even when we feel well, undergoing routine health check-ups could be... 7/31/2022 4:00:00 AM
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White or Red Meat? Maybe That's not the Right Question
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Red meat has gotten a bad rap over the years. Even the American Heart Association recommends limiting your intake. But what if we’ve been unfairly favoring other types of meat over beef, lamb and pork? A recent study may have leveled the playing field.Is chicken really better for you than beef? According to one study, it isn’t. Researchers compared cholesterol levels from diets focusing on three different... 7/30/2022 4:00:00 AM
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This Just Might Cut Stroke Damage and Increase the Likelihood of Recovery
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When a stroke hits, so begins a race against the clock to restore circulation and normalize fluid pressure in the brain. Brain damage can begin if the problems aren’t resolved within minutes, and severe damage can be long-lasting and even permanent, if not deadly. A new treatment may be able to normalize brain pressure and reduce potential damage.Ischemic strokes cause brain damage because of two factors:... 7/29/2022 4:00:00 AM
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How to Help Someone With Anxiety
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Anxiety disorders are extremely common, affecting about 40 million adults in the U.S. each year. While anxiety disorders are highly treatable, a large percentage of people with these disorders do not receive adequate treatment or any treatment at all. So the day-to-day grind of living with anxiety and coping can often fall to loved ones to help in times of flares and/or crisis. If you have a partner,... 7/28/2022 4:00:00 AM
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8 Healthy Foods For Women
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We've all heard about how important it is to eat healthy foods in order to lose weight and be healthy. And for women, losing and maintaining a healthy body weight can be more challenging than for men. Fortunately, there are some foods that can help give us that extra help to not only assist us in losing weight, but to also benefit our overall health, such as reducing our risk of cancer, heart disease,... 7/27/2022 4:00:00 AM
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How To Get Naturally Glowing Skin - 8 Easy Tips
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Consumers are spending more to stay young and active. According to the Global Wellness Institute, the global wellness industry is worth over $3 billion, three times more than the current value of pharmaceuticals. The same trend has been observed by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, which reported that surgical and minimally invasive procedures have risen drastically since the year 2000.Even... 7/26/2022 4:00:00 AM
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Caregiving Rx: Developing a Resilient Spirit
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Before my husband was stricken with neurological issues at 59, I never imagined how being a caregiver would transform my life in every possible way. Navigating a new landscape of living related to his neurological issues tested my fortitude to remain steadfast while meeting life’s challenges with courage, strength, and wisdom. Indeed, loved ones are typically thrust into these roles and are usually... 7/24/2022 4:00:00 AM
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