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Rob Greenstein
5 Mood Boosters You Can Eat
by Rob Greenstein
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Can you eat your way to happiness? Yes! Perhaps not in the way you’re thinking, but it is entirely possible. The fleeting happiness you may experience by eating a container of ice cream using your favorite candy bar as a spoon isn’t what this is about. We’re talking about substantial, lasting happiness, not the instant, temporary sugar rush you may have from eating foods like cake, cookies, or a Twinkie.Sure,... 10/11/2023 4:00:00 AM
Wellness Editor
Cholesterol Medication Might Contribute to ALS
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New research suggests statins (medication for "bad" cholesterol) could increase a person’s risk of developing symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as motor neuron disease (MND), or increase painful and debilitating symptoms for patients with ALS.What’s ALS?Best known for afflicting the late Sir Stephen Hawking, ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that causes irreversible... 5/1/2023 4:00:00 AM
Jenn Ryan
What Exactly Is Wrong With Commercial Beef?
by Jenn Ryan
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Many of us are swayed by advertising. Commercials that show happy cows in a pasture, a package of beef that says “free-range” or “grass-fed”or “organically-raised:” it seems easy to make the right choices at the supermarket. We as consumers are convinced we know how to tell good food from bad food, best practices from worst practices, and healthy nutrition from the stuff that just mimics it. But is... 4/25/2024 4:00:00 AM
Lavinia Plonka
Who’s Got Your Back? 5 Ways to Avoid Back Pain
by Lavinia Plonka
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Back pain is one of the biggest industries in the US, costing billions of dollars in pain medications, surgical interventions and lost productivity. Disc degeneration, ruptured discs, pinched nerves and the dire sounding lumbago (which is simply a word for unexplained lower back pain) interfere with performance and pleasure leaving many people feeling hopeless. While injury and wear and tear are certainly... 6/3/2023 4:00:00 AM
Chani
Artificial and Alternative Sweeteners, What You Should Know
by Chani
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We, as a nation, have a sweet tooth. But we know that sugar is making us fat and very unhealthy. Luckily, we have other ways to sweeten things. Let's talk about our "sugarless" options, what we should be using and what we need to ditch!The bad:High fructose corn syrupAgave nectarSaccharin AspartameSucraloseThe first two we will talk about are high fructose corn syrup and agave nectar. I know you aren't... 8/13/2023 4:00:00 AM
Jenn Ryan
4 Signs of a Food Intolerance
by Jenn Ryan
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While some people have the notion that food intolerances don’t really exist, I’d like to beg to differ. People can have reactions to foods that their bodies have trouble tolerating, as well as mild to severe allergic reactions to foods, some of which can be life threatening.Before I found out I had a gluten intolerance, I couldn’t walk, I had an irregular heartbeat, and my immune system was basically... 7/30/2023 4:00:00 AM
Alex Cordier
Preconception Care and Wellness: Tips to Prepare the Body for Pregnancy
by Alex Cordier
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Preconception care will give your baby the best possible start in life. By preparing in body and mind for the task of forming another living creature, you can help ensure that the pregnancy will be healthier, more enjoyable, and have an increased chance of a successful outcome. Here are some tips to prepare your body for pregnancy: When Should Preconception Care Begin?Preconception care should begin... 10/27/2023 4:00:00 AM
Dayton Uttinger
Dismissive Doctors: What To Do About Them
by Dayton Uttinger
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Are you dealing with a particularly dismissive doctor? Although most patients believe that their nurse practitioner listens, almost half of them report that their doctors aren’t as focused or interested in listening. Why is this so common? Nowadays, as soon as we develop symptoms that we can't explain we get on the internet to see what we can learn. It is tempting to stress over your symptoms after... 10/9/2023 4:00:00 AM
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5 of the Most Painful Medical Conditions (and How to Find Relief)
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Is someone you love down in the dumps due to extreme pain? Painful medical ailments are not always easy to avoid, but some of them are treatable. Here are some treatment options to help find relief from some of the worst of them, specifically kidney stones, migraines, fibromyalgia, sciatica and gout.Kidney StonesThe first symptom of kidney stones is often extreme pain in the back and sides, just below... 12/23/2024 5:00:00 AM
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Why Grieving Pet Owners Should be Taken Seriously
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People love and appreciate their pets on a number of different levels. Where one person might see a silly creature, someone else is likely to see an intelligent, beloved family member. Regardless of how much or little you were able to appreciate a friend or loved one’s pet, make sure to take them seriously if they’re grieving the loss of a pet. Here’s why...Even if a friend or family member’s grief... 12/13/2024 5:00:00 AM
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