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Symptoms of Shingles You Should Not Ignore
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Shingles is a condition that causes a painful, blistering rash, hitting roughly 1 million people each year in the U.S. It is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox, the varicella zoster virus. After chickenpox, the virus goes dormant but still remains in your body; as a result, about 10% of those who have had chickenpox will develop shingles. It can cause a number of symptoms, often leading... 2/14/2025 5:00:00 AM
Jenn Ryan
Are You Sabotaging Your Health with Beauty Products?
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Conventional “beauty” products are filled with chemicals, fake fragrances (aka more chemicals), dyes, and harmful agents such as aluminum, which can increase your risk for cancer. Not to mention nearly every single one of these products has been tested on animals. These products have been marketed not only to make you think that you need them, but also to make you think that they’re beneficial for... 2/11/2025 5:00:00 AM
Dr. Natasha Williams
Embracing Gratitude: The Power of Change
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What is the difference between someone who is full of joy, has a zest for life, and always seems to have a smile on their face, and someone who is negative, unmotivated and difficult to be around? Is it the amount of money they have?Is it simply their personalities?Is it the circumstances they’re going through? Nope.While all those things certainly can play a role in the amount of joy a person experiences,... 1/29/2025 5:00:00 AM
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Are Your Meds Messing With Your Gut?
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Many have started to realize that our guts are complex biological systems filled with trillions of microscopic residents. This diverse array of bacteria live in cooperation with our bodies, working to keep our systems balanced and functioning—and in return, we offer them a place to live.Experts have warned for some time now that antibiotics can have harmful impacts on our gut health, but now they’re... 1/22/2025 5:00:00 AM
Tom Marino
Adrenalizing Difficult Conversations to Improve Relationships
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Congratulations! You have survived yet another holiday season of those awkward or difficult family interactions and a plethora of conversations. Having difficult conversations is a challenge for many people. Whether it is a tense conversation with your spouse or partner, a parent, a sibling, a friend, or even an employee, when it comes time to have a difficult conversation, we often avoid it when we... 1/17/2025 5:00:00 AM
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What to Do When the Afternoon Crash Hits Hard
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Biologically speaking, the afternoon crash is hardwired into our systems. The body’s internal clock, or circadian rhythm, regulates sleepiness and wakefulness throughout the day and night. Unfortunately for our productivity, this rhythm has a penchant for afternoon naps.While everyone’s internal clock differs to some degree, most people are sleepiest between 2 to 4 a.m. and between 1 to 3 p.m — hence,... 1/10/2025 5:00:00 AM
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Scared Stiff: The Chemical Behind the Body’s Startle Response
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Boo! Did you jump? That startle response is universal among humans — and possibly even across the animal kingdom. It can be unsettling, but it could also serve a vital purpose. So what causes us to become scared stiff? One well-known chemical in our brain appears to be responsible. Study Links Serotonin to Startle Response If fear has ever stopped you in your tracks — literally like a deer staring... 1/10/2025 5:00:00 AM
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More Adult Women Being Diagnosed With Autism
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Only one girl receives an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis for every four boys. Most experts have long accepted that this is due to some genetic predisposition to the disorder that affects the two sexes differently, but there’s a good chance that doctors have gotten this all wrong—and they're starting to realize it. More and more adult women are now being diagnosed with autism, and their experiences... 1/10/2025 5:00:00 AM
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Your Bones’ Best Buddy: Bacteria in Your Gut
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Whether you are male or female, young or old, it’s wise to keep tabs on the health of your bones. About half of all adults age 50 or older suffer from osteoporosis (weak bones) or its precursor, osteopenia (low bone density). These days another worrisome trend is emerging: More and more young people are developing osteoporosis. Unhealthy Lifestyle Foreshadows OsteoporosisYoung adults develop osteoporosis... 1/10/2025 5:00:00 AM
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7 Ways to Burn Calories Without Exercising
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Exercising can be hard to fit into a tight schedule, and with so many other demands taking up our free time, many of us feel like we need a way to burn some extra calories. We went looking for ways to burn calories without exercising. And found some great results. Get the details below on how you can burn calories without exercising, too. Take a Hot Bath People who enjoy a good, hot soak have one more... 1/3/2025 5:00:00 AM
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