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by Wellness Editor As we are growing up, our parents influence our health, from how much they encourage us to exercise to the food they provide. As adults, we take charge of our well-being. Or do we? Researchers have discovered surprising evidence that our spouses and domestic partners might also impact our wellbeing to a degree we've never quite realized. What Research Reveals About Couples’ Health Our medical system... 4/21/2025 4:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Like the villains in old-fashioned westerns, cholesterol tends to get viewed as one of our body’s bad guys. But cholesterol plays a vital role in keeping our bodies functioning properly. So it's important to view it with balance. We need to keep it within optimal levels, but not view it as evil or bad because it's important to our wellbeing. Let’s take a closer look at the role cholesterol plays in... 2/7/2025 5:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Video games have been studied extensively for their potential role in violent and negative behaviors, and this singular view has largely given them a bad rap. More recent research has highlighted the positive effects of video gameplay, which appears to be just as noteworthy. Time spent playing and genre choices could be important factors in the impact they have on us so it's not as easy as early ideas... 1/31/2025 5:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Hair coloring subjects a person to many dangerous chemicals. There’s not much agreement over the potential risks common hair dyes can pose, but many experts do warn that people should use them with caution. A recent breakthrough, however, could make coloring hair much less risky by using a synthetic form of a chemical our bodies already make. The Problem With Traditional Hair Dye According to the... 2/7/2025 5:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Miracle Mineral Supplement (MMS) has been marketed under several names, but all forms of the solution are industrial disinfectants that are far from healthy to consume. Users can suffer nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. MMS consumption has also caused acute liver failure in some cases.It goes by a handful of names, and its reported benefits are many, but nobody should be concentrating the actual product... 12/18/2024 5:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Relationships are the goal of many. We all want to be in love. Yet those intimate relationships can often end up taking us to dark places. And one of those can be the place known as "the silent treatment." It’s discouraging. But is it abusive? Deliberately Evading as Punishment If our partners deliberately evade our questions, that’s one form of the silent treatment known as stonewalling. It's often... 2/21/2025 5:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Comfort eating feels so...well, comfy. For a number of reasons, most of us indulge at some point. And, likewise, for a number of reasons, some of us are powerless against the urge to do so. Now, new evidence may be the breakthrough that helps some of us break free. It turns out that we may crave certain foods the same way we crave socializing with other people. Isolation may convince the brain to encourage... 2/5/2025 5:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Many people are now choosing to follow a vegan diet. No matter what reasons we may have for choosing any diet, it’s vital to get the right balance of nutrients. Every diet has its challenges that adherents should be aware of and work to mitigate. And certainly, a vegan diet can be completely healthy and offers many great benefits. But one important challenge for vegans isn't often discussed. So let’s... 12/24/2024 5:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Regular blood pressure (BP) monitoring is a mainstay in catching certain forms of heart disease, such as atherosclerosis. Many doctors encourage patients to have a good blood pressure monitor at home and to make regular use of it. Even done regularly, however, this practice can have its limits. Recent studies have shown we may get more out of our BP monitoring if we take some of those readings in the... 10/10/2024 4:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor In a harsh world that, if you read the news, can seem devoid of humanity at times, negativity can drive us to think in gloomy patterns and expect the worst. These negative thoughts can fuel stress, anger and depression — and even push some to extreme action. It can also get in the way of developing or maintaining good relationships and mute feelings of hope for the future that we may otherwise have.... 10/3/2023 4:00:00 AM
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