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How to Stop Dieting for Good
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Statistically speaking, 95% of diets fail. And most dieters gain back not only what they lost but then some. So experts are urging people to stop dieting. But then what? With adjustments to how we think about food, a little mental unlearning and relearning, it’s possible to break the diet cycle and remain at, or obtain a, healthy weight. Let's look at how to stop dieting for good. Why Diets Don’t Work... 4/5/2021 7:00:00 AM
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Level of Exposure Could Affect COVID-19 Illness Severity
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Researchers may have found that COVID-19 exposure level could have an impact on illness severity, which could be a positive break for people who’ve been taking the CDC-recommended measures. It may mean that for some of us, if we're already being careful but we do get exposed accidentally, it may be a mild case. The Importance of Viral Load in COVID-19 Viral load is the volume of individual viruses... 4/2/2021 7:00:00 AM
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7 Ways You Can Help Fight Mental Health Stigma
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Most people have at least one friend or family member who suffers from a mental health disorder. Or maybe they are that person who has a mental illness. And if we love them, or are them, it's hard to think about the stigma that follows them around. Those who live with the stigma often have lives hard hit by misinformation, apathy and sometimes even downright cruelty.People with mental illnesses may... 4/2/2021 7:00:00 AM
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New Year, New Deductible: How to Better Afford Healthcare Costs
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Every January 1st, the deductible on most health insurance policies resets. This means that we must begin paying into our deductibles again. Many of us may have difficulty paying for tests, medications and other medical expenses until our deductibles have been met for the year.Fortunately, there are strategies available to lower your out-of-pocket healthcare costs. We have some tips. Consider a Health... 4/2/2021 4:00:00 AM
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Blood Test May Reveal Some Risks of Premature Death
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It may be morbid to think about, but have you ever wondered how old, or young, you’ll be when you pass on? Knowing the risk factors of an individual for premature death may allow them time to change diet, lifestyle, and overall fitness to increase the odds of living a longer life. And it turns out that understanding the risk of premature death may be as easy as having a simple blood test. Inflammation... 3/12/2021 8:00:00 AM
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Does Your Makeup Contain Asbestos?
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In March of 2019, Claire’s Stores, Inc., a popular tween store found in malls across the country, voluntarily recalled 3 products containing talcum powder 2 years after the U.S. Food & Drug Administration found the presence of asbestos fibers in product samples. The delayed recall, which is attributed to the cosmetic company’s refusal to take action, made it possible for countless people to unwittingly... 3/10/2021 8:00:00 AM
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How Diabetes Can Increase COVID-19 Complications
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A handful of high-risk groups, including those with diabetes, need to be especially cautious about avoiding this pandemic. Doctors have been aware of the connection, but it’s taken them some time to figure out exactly why diabetes is such a risk factor for severe COVID-19 complications. But researchers believe the biggest reasons may include higher risks of cytokine storms, blood clotting and a few... 3/5/2021 8:00:00 AM
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Is Rheumatoid Arthritis 2 Separate Diseases?
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According to the Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Network, about 1.4 million people in the United States suffer from rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Experts don't know as much as they would like about the chronic condition, including how to treat it. But one new idea poses an interesting idea. It could be that RA is not a single disease, but instead may actually be two distinct conditions. Two Possible RA... 3/2/2021 8:00:00 AM
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3 Foods That Can Help Burn Fat
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Weight loss can be difficult to achieve, but the process becomes even harder the older we get. Our metabolism slows down and our bodies just do not handle fats and foods as well as they once did. Unlike fad diets, certain foods and natural essential oils and herbs can be an effective aid in losing weight (and usually in a healthier way). Below are a few you might want to consider.Grapefruit (or Grapefruit... 2/26/2021 8:00:00 AM
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Effects of Puberty on the Traumatized Brain
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Puberty is a time of intense physical and psychological upheaval. Like the caterpillar and the butterfly, the move from adolescent to adult human can require great transformation. But in cases of early childhood trauma, the emotional aspects of that shift could work to a child's benefit. As we age, we tend to look at this period in our lives as one filled with grief and discomfort, but in some cases,... 2/26/2021 8:00:00 AM
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