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by Wellness Editor 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
by Wellness Editor 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
by Wellness Editor 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
by Amanda Smith 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
by Lisiana Carter 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
by Sandra Strauss 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
by Wellness Editor We all have things we wish we would have done differently. Many of us regret certain relationship faux pas that ended our time with loved ones too soon. Consider these 6 relationship regrets and how you can avoid them in the future...1. Denying Your Partner’s HappinessRelationships are not one sided. You can’t be the only one who’s happy. You need to make sure your partner is happy as well. Denying... 7/23/2022 4:00:00 AM
by Judith Finlayson If you’re interested in physical fitness, you’ve probably heard about amino acids. These nutrients are the building blocks of protein which helps to make your muscles strong. But amino acids are heavy lifters in many other parts of your body. They bolster your immune system and help to keep your digestion humming, among other benefits. There are 20 different types of amino acids, all of which sustain... 7/22/2022 4:00:00 AM
by Indy Summers Skin conditions can be surprisingly tricky to diagnose because completely unrelated conditions may have very similar symptoms. Even an experienced dermatologist may have trouble identifying some skin conditions, and a new med student or a person who uses Google to try to self-diagnose will definitely mix up skin issues. The following skin ailments are frequently mistaken for each other. Dandruff and... 7/21/2022 4:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor The meat in your diet might be affecting far more than your risk of high cholesterol and heart disease. A meta-analysis recently published in BMC Psychiatry suggests a diet high in meat could actually increase your risk for depression.Searching All AvenuesThe World Health Organization (WHO) reports over 300 million people across the globe living with depression, and their numbers are increasing at... 7/20/2022 4:00:00 AM
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