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Daniela McVicker
Discover How to Keep Your Brain Sharp as You Age
by Daniela McVicker
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Have you ever seen someone in a conversation who couldn't recall the name of a person they knew really well? Or witness someone come into a room and then forget why they entered? Many people have occassional “senior moments,” but that's not always a sign that they are getting old - memory lapses can appear at any age. Even though this is a phenomenon that usually occurs in older people, it doesn’t... 4/13/2022 5:00:00 AM
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Can Fasting Really Aid Weight Loss?
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Does intermittent fasting really help weight-loss efforts? It would seem so. According to the Harvard School of Public Health, those who practiced periodic fasting lost, on average, 7 to 10 pounds in 11 weeks. However, the results were comparable with non-fasting diets that restricted daily caloric intake. In other words, intermittent fasting is no better or no worse than most diets. It’s merely another... 4/12/2022 5:00:00 AM
Megan Johnson McCullough
Why You Literally Feel Good After Exercise
by Megan Johnson McCullough
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NeurotransmittersThe body hears the mind. Our nervous system sends messages through neurotransmitters every second of our lives telling us how to feel, act, and function. Endorphins are among these communicators and are released when we feel stress or pain. The more endorphins released, the better we feel as they work their electrical signaling power to decrease these symptoms. And guess what helps... 4/11/2022 5:00:00 AM
Cherie Calbom
3 Reasons To Ditch Sugar That Might Surprise You!
by Cherie Calbom
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Sugar consumption has risen to an all time high. The average American eats somewhere around 20 teaspoons of sugar every day (estimates vary, depending on which study is consulted); this translates to about 66 pounds of added sugar per year. However, some people are consuming much more than that, maybe even twice as much.Some Starbucks' drinks may have as much as 25 teaspoons of sugar in one drink,... 4/8/2022 5:00:00 AM
Mark Julian
5 Things You Need to Know About ADHD and Addiction
by Mark Julian
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For reasons that are still being scientifically investigated, people with ADD are more prone to developing addictions, but not always to the assumed “typical” addictions of drugs and alcohol. In general terms, people with ADHD have characteristic traits that seem to make addiction more likely.These traits include but are not limited to lower self-esteem, altered dopamine response, and depression related... 4/7/2022 5:00:00 AM
Sherry Gaba
Understanding The Anxious-Avoidant Relationship Trap
by Sherry Gaba
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There are many different types of dysfunctional relationships. In codependent types of relationships, a common pattern of behavior that can be found is the anxious-avoidant trap. I explain this pattern in full detail in my book, "The Marriage and Relationship Junkie,"and once you know the trap, it is easy to see. Let's take a look...The Dynamics The dynamics of the anxious-avoidant trap are like a... 4/6/2022 5:00:00 AM
Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
The Many Health Benefits of Onions And...
by Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
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It’s My Party Everyone hates when you cut onions and your eyes begin to tear, but did you know that the sulfur compounds that make your eyes water have a health benefit? These 6 foods are rich in cancer-fighting organosulfur compounds, which are produced when the cell walls of these vegetables are broken down by chopping, crushing, or chewing.OnionsGarlicLeeksChivesShallotsScallionsSo when you cut... 4/5/2022 5:00:00 AM
Wellness Editor
Don't Let a B12 Deficiency Sneak Up
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Not many (if any) people think about their vitamin B12 levels on a regular basis. However, there are significant health risks associated with a vitamin B12 deficiency, including depression, paranoia, delusions, memory loss and incontinence, among others. To make matters worse, a B12 deficiency is quite sneaky. You may not even realize you have it until you’re very sick.Vitamin B12 deficiency is more... 4/4/2022 5:00:00 AM
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5 Worst Foods for Hypothyroid Disease
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If you have hypothyroidism, or you’re at risk for it based on family history, some foods can be worse than others in keeping your thyroid levels under control. Yes, there are foods that can make your thyroid even more sluggish. So if you’re feeling like you just can’t seem to get on top of your symptoms, here are 5 of the worst foods that you should consider cutting from your diet.Fast and Fatty Foods:Polyunsaturated... 4/3/2022 5:00:00 AM
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Tired of Fiery Heartburn? A New Treatment Protocol May Help
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GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) affects 20% of the population. It is most often treated with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which are medications that block acid production in the stomach. Despite their wide use, however, these drugs only eliminate symptoms in about 60-70% of the people who take them. The rest still experience symptoms. But now there's good news for that 30-40%.New treatment... 4/2/2022 5:00:00 AM
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