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Many factors determine our risk of breast cancer. Some factors we cannot control, such as our age. But there are also controllable factors, such as smoking. Could our hair color choices be one of those controllable factors? A recent study found a link between hair dye products and breast cancer risk. Controllable Breast Cancer Risk Factors Understanding controllable breast cancer risk factors may help...
4/17/2025 4:00:00 AM
Some people have a genetic predisposition that will at some point impact their blood pressure readings. Others have problems due to diet, weight or other medical factors. The good news is there are some things you can do to lower your blood pressure without necessarily relying on medications. Potassium-Rich FoodsAdd foods rich in potassium to your regular diet. Potassium helps to regulate your blood...
4/16/2025 4:00:00 AM
Anyone who has bouts of temporary or chronic anxiety is not alone. Millions of people suffer from anxiety, due to either situational, physical, physiological or mental health challenges. Some people deal with their anxiety as best they can, on their own, others see a doctor, who might prescribe a drug such as Valium, Xanax or an anti-depressant. These drugs might do well at reducing the more immediate...
4/14/2025 4:00:00 AM
People have long believed in the healing and restorative properties of ocean air. Before there was scientific evidence to prove that sea air is good for the body and soul, doctors prescribed beach visits for patients with lung issues, skin ailments and circulation problems. And with good success. It hasn’t been until recently, however, that scientists began to fully realize how much good ocean air...
4/11/2025 4:00:00 AM
It might seem like a bizarre connection, but a common mouth germ could be responsible for more than just bad breath. It may be one more puzzle piece in understanding why and how Alzheimer’s disease forms.The bacteria that causes bad breath and gingivitis, the same mouth germ that can cause endocarditis if it travels to the heart, may now be implicated in Alzheimer’s disease. Studies have shown the...
4/11/2025 4:00:00 AM
Anyone dealing with bunions knows they can be pretty darn uncomfortable. They can change the appearance of your feet but they can also cause pain as they change how you walk. And too many people think they're just something to live with and suffer through when there are some great treatment options available. Like any health condition, though, prevention is the key. So we'll cover that and then talk...
4/11/2025 4:00:00 AM
If you are like most people, you take vitamins and supplements at certain times during your day. On the surface, swallowing a multivitamin every day makes sense. We all want to stay healthy and we're concerned that our meals do not provide enough nutrition. But the more you learn about multivitamins, the less likely you might be to blindly swear by them. Could you be wasting your money? It really depends...
4/9/2025 4:00:00 AM
Our moods are dependent on a combination of factors, only some of which are within our immediate control. Yet we all want to feel good. Experts have found that the foods we eat often play a role in our emotional health, and the meal choices we make each day can directly impact how grounded we feel. Here are five foods that may help boost mood. The Importance of Eating the Right Foods We really are...
4/8/2025 4:00:00 AM
Everything changes as you get older; physical ability, mental acuity and eyesight all succumb, in some form or another, to the aging process. Eyes, in particular though, are vulnerable to the aging process and may develop one or more age-related conditions, such as presbyopia, floaters, glaucoma, dry eyes, macular degeneration, cataracts and temporal arteritis. These conditions aren’t always unavoidable,...
4/4/2025 4:00:00 AM
Many people claim tea enhances the brain’s performance and keeps this essential organ healthy. These claims were once considered anecdotal, but recent research reveals that tea may actually have positive benefits on the brain. Whether you want to fend off dementia or boost your mood, a warm cup of tea may be just what's needed.Tea warms you up on a chilly day, but it may also be a mood booster and...
4/3/2025 4:00:00 AM