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Not much can disrupt a person’s day like a bad night’s sleep. According to the CDC, over 35% of adults fall short of the recommended 7 hours of sleep they should be getting each night, and the repercussions could be huge. So why are so many people failing to get enough sleep? A handful of common insomnia myths could be at least partially to blame. Myth: Alcohol Makes a Helpful Sleep Aid Many of us...
3/18/2025 4:00:00 AM
The brain is, without a doubt, our most valuable asset. It houses our personality, defines who we are and allows us to navigate the world. We want to preserve as much of it as possible, but we may also have multiple hurdles working against us. Genetic issues and neurodegenerative diseases can significantly affect our mental functioning.We still have more power than we may realize, though, and some...
3/13/2025 4:00:00 AM
A lot of people adore sushi, but they might not realize the health risks associated with their culinary delights. A recent compilation of past studies strongly suggested that parasites in seafood might be on the rise. For anyone who eats raw or undercooked seafood, the risk of contracting parasites is real. In the last 40 years, the abundance of worms in these items has gone up drastically. A 283-fold...
3/10/2025 4:00:00 AM
Think VapoRub is just for cold and flu season? You can do more with VapoRub than you think. That little jar gathering dust in your bathroom cabinet may have more uses than you know about. We’ve uncovered 5 clever things you can do with it.Use it to make invigorating shower bombs, or try it as an analgesic rub, antiseptic, insect repellant or toenail fungus treatment. Get the details below...The BasicsVapoRub...
3/7/2025 5:00:00 AM
Animals can contract viral and bacterial illnesses just like humans. But do animals pass these on to their owners? There answer is it depends. While animal illnesses like heartworm or kennel cough can’t be shared with humans, there certainly are conditions that can. Pets can share toxoplasmosis, Lyme disease, salmonella, ringworm and rabies with their owners. These conditions range from mild and annoying...
3/7/2025 5:00:00 AM
Our genes determine everything from body type and facial features to hair and eye color. Experts once believed the genetics behind eye color was simple, with a small number of genes responsible for our many subtle differences. Now, they’re finding they’ve barely touched the surface.There may be several dozen distinct gene variations that can come together in different ways to affect both the color...
3/5/2025 5:00:00 AM
Anger is one of the most basic of human emotions. It's experienced even by babies. But while infants and toddlers manage their anger primarily with tears and physical reflex, such as hitting, adults have better options. Using healthy ways to manage anger can benefit your mental and physical health and it makes you more likable in most cases. How Does Anger Affect the Body?Studies show that feeling...
3/4/2025 5:00:00 AM
Approximately 10% of people will experience the excruciating pain associated with a kidney stone at least once in their lives. What’s more, that number is on the rise. In the 2000s, the prevalence rate for kidney stones was 8.8%, compared with 3.8% in the 1970s. If the current trend continues, future generations will develop more kidney stones than generations currently living. But why?One million...
3/3/2025 5:00:00 AM
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, affecting about 11.5% of the adult population. Despite its prevalence, it’s one of the more preventable chronic illnesses, with diet and lifestyle being key factors. What we eat is just as important as the number of calories we consume each day, and a diet that’s more plant-based could cut our heart failure risk by over 40%.A recent...
2/28/2025 5:00:00 AM
There are many harmful products that many of us knowingly or unknowingly use on a daily basis. Many of them are obviously dangerous, such as drain cleaner and bleach. But some products appear innocent while posing significant health risks. So we set out to see if scented candles are among them — are they really dangerous?There is an online movement that warns against the dangers of burning scented...
2/28/2025 5:00:00 AM
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