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by Wellness Editor Wellness Tip: You may be puzzled to read an entry about love under Wellness. But your emotional life is every bit as important to your overall well-being as your heart or blood pressure. In fact, your emotional state may be the greatest influence upon your overall physical health. Much has been written about stress being a detriment to good health; but not much has been said about how positive feelings... 1/3/2019 8:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Several dozen batches of U by Kotex Sleek tampons were voluntarily recalled by the manufacturer after users reported the products were coming apart inside them. The manufacturer is warning women not to use any of these products, as serious medical issues could ensue.The product has been coming apart inside women’s bodies, raising new concerns over toxic shock syndrome, a potentially deadly infection... 1/3/2019 8:00:00 AM
by Sathya Kumar Syncope or temporary loss of consciousness is often regarded as benign by a lot of medical practitioners. However, this may not be the case if the condition is related to arrhythmias, which generally considered as fatal.If the two come together, the patient definitely merits a closer checkup by a cardiologist as the combination could be a symptom of a major health issue (particularly of the heart).... 1/2/2019 6:30:00 PM
by Megan Johnson McCullough E Coli is a bacterium found in the intestines of the human gut and the gut of animals. The technical term is “Escherichia coli.” This bacterium has warranted itself quite the bad reputation. Most of the time E Coli is harmless and actually helps the digestive system. However, when the bad type of E Coli strikes, havoc reeks, resulting in diarrhea. These strains of the bacteria are found in contaminated... 12/26/2018 8:00:00 AM
by Megan Johnson McCullough Bananas are the most consumed fruit in America. On average, we each eat 27 pounds of them per year. A banana is a type of fruit that comes from a flowering plant in the genus Muca. Some countries refer to them as “plantains.” They’re a healthy, delicious and very convenient snack. This popular fruit originated in Southeast Asia but is now grown all over the world. The most common banana is the Cavendish,... 12/25/2018 8:00:00 AM
by Monica Quinn The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis (OA), affecting nearly 27 million Americans. It’s a degenerative joint disease which is characterized by a breakdown of cartilage, the tissue that envelops the end of our bones. Cartilage is responsible for allowing our bones to move smoothly. OA commonly affects the hips, hands, lower back, knees, and neck.Here are some tips on how we can ease the... 12/18/2018 8:00:00 AM
by Fred Fletcher IntroductionPeople who are lucky enough to have full medical coverage may only have to contribute a small co-payment, assuming that a doctor has prescribed the need for an MRI, the insurance company approves the procedure and the patient meets pre-qualifications criteria. In the best cases, out-of-pocket expenses may be minimal.Considering, however, that there are millions of Americans who may still... 12/16/2018 8:00:00 AM
by Megan Johnson McCullough The American Dental Association recommends brushing your teeth 2 times per day with fluoride toothpaste. One of our childhood milestones was learning to brush our teeth. This practice is a regular routine in our lives. We know we have to get the front, sides, and all the way in back. We brush our teeth to remove the plaque and tartar that has built up. Plus, brushing aims to fight off cavities. By... 12/13/2018 8:00:00 AM
by Naomi Webb It is one of life’s biggest challenges, dealing with the feelings of loss when someone close to you - whether that be a friend or family member - passes away. It can be such an overwhelming time, and it is different for everyone, each and every person grieves in their own way. Sometimes it is hard to know what to do and how to cope with the loss and grief; you may be overcome with a number of unexpected... 12/13/2018 8:00:00 AM
by Victoria McCooey Most people who are going through a divorce have never gone through one before, so they don’t know what to expect. And that’s scary! Yet according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there is 1 divorce approximately every 36 seconds in America. That's nearly 2,400 divorces per day, 16,800 divorces per week and 876,000 divorces a year.If so many people all around us are doing it, why... 12/5/2018 8:00:00 AM
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