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Alexandra Kennedy MA, MFT
COVID-19 World Grief: A Healthy Way to Embrace It
by Alexandra Kennedy MA, MFT
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With the emergence of COVID-19, we have gone through massive changes in our world and a deep collective experience of loss. As the Coronavirus emptied our streets, closed our businesses, threatened our lives, and isolated us in our homes, we have experienced profound losses; now we struggle with what the world will be like in the days ahead. Already there are massive numbers of people dead all over... 7/13/2020 7:00:00 AM
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Why COVID-19 Could Become a Seasonal Illness
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No one can say yet what the future of this pandemic is going to look like, but researchers have their predictions. Of course, it's hard to say while we're still in the throes of the worst pandemic we're likely to see in our lifetimes and the details are still being hammered out. But one of the predictions we're hearing is that COVID-19 is going to become a seasonal illness — eventually. What We Know... 7/9/2020 5:03:37 PM
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Why Newborns Are Fascinated With Faces
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Perception is reality. From the first time we open our eyes, our experiences of the world and those around us help to shape our view of the world. The ability to perceive faces begins in infancy for most people and drives our development in a certain direction with most of us being drawn to specific types of features from a young age.Even as infants, we’re hard-wired to seek out safe faces, which we... 7/6/2020 4:47:09 PM
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New Study Finds Gut Bacteria That Attack Cancer
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Gut bacteria might not seem like a cancer-fighting weapon, but as it turns out, it might well be. A recent study discovered that a type of bacteria in the guts of mice triggered an immune system response to tumor cells — which could have the potential to naturally ward off cancer. Probiotics May Do More Than We Thought — Including Fight Cancer Everyone has bacteria in their gut. In most cases, that’s... 7/6/2020 4:00:00 AM
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How Safe Is Your BPA-Free Water Bottle?
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Plastics have come under fire in recent years, with long-term health effects becoming a growing concern. BPA, Bisphenol A, an ingredient used to make plastic more pliable, has received much of the attention. It's pretty easy to find BPA free plastic these days as manufacturers realized quickly that consumers wanted to protect their health. Reports of BPA leaching into drinks and causing endocrine damage... 7/3/2020 4:00:00 AM
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High Gluten Intake During Childhood Could Increase Celiac Risk
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Pasta, bread and baked goods are popular — and for good reason. Many of us crave carbs when we’re tired, stressed, or even when we're happy. Food can be used to soothe and to celebrate. But it seems that a high intake of gluten as a child could lead to celiac disease later in life. Gluten Consumption in the First Five Years According to one study, which was published in the Journal of the American... 7/2/2020 4:59:49 PM
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Your Brain on Sugar: Why It’s Addictive
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Sugar can be downright divine. Just thinking about all the sinful, sticky, gooey possibilities can get our mouths watering. Humans and animals alike are programmed to love the sweet stuff, but too much of it may trigger a nasty spiral that can be difficult to escape. Excessive sugar consumption can cause changes to the brain similar to those caused by drug addiction, leading to cravings, binges and... 7/1/2020 7:00:00 AM
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What is Your Ageotype?
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Some parts of the body may age faster than others, and this can vary between different types of people. Genes play a huge part in how fast we age, but they could determine a lot more than when you’ll start going gray or how well your skin will hold up. Determining your “ageotype” now could help reduce the chances of developing age-related diseases later.Researchers believe there are at least four different... 7/1/2020 7:00:00 AM
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Masks Are the Key to Stopping the Rise
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Early on in the pandemic, some sources seemed intent on sowing confusion over best practices. What their motivation was, one can only guess, but the result is that some people are still confused and feeling as though there's been a "back and forth" approach when the reality is that the experts have been aligned from the beginning and one thing is clear: mask use will help control the spread of the... 6/30/2020 8:01:05 PM
Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
How to Fight Hunger When Dieting
by Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
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A Nutritarian diet-style is designed to be nutrient rich, protective against disease, and longevity enhancing. But, the most fascinating discovery is the same diet-style that can push the envelope of human longevity, is most effective for long-term weight loss.It is pretty tough to maintain a healthy weight if you always feel like eating more. A recent study published in Nutrition Journal of 768 people... 6/25/2020 7:00:00 AM
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