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Earbuds are abundant in most spaces anymore. From walking down the street to the coffee shop to the airport, everyone seems to have a pair and they're putting them to use. They’re lightweight, versatile and highly portable. But few realize that they also could be a source of infection. Here’s what all users should know. A Looming Threat of Infection Earbuds often look harmless enough. We might not...
11/25/2024 5:00:00 AM
Some of the most bacteria-laden items we touch daily are not found out in the dirty, grimy world-at-large. They’re actually in our homes. Household items, especially personal items that are regularly in contact with our skin, are breeding grounds for harmful bacteria and other nasties. According to Time, items that stay moist or wet, such as kitchen sponges, hand towels, toothbrushes and toothbrush...
11/21/2024 5:00:00 AM
Body mass index, or BMI, is a tool for estimating a person’s body composition. High percentages of body fat can indicate higher risks for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, sleep apnea and other weight-related conditions. But BMI is just one of several numbers to consider when looking at a person's health. Consider: a person is relatively thin, their BMI is normal, and yet they have high blood pressure....
11/21/2024 5:00:00 AM
Over 647,000 Americans die from heart disease each year. Prevention is the key to a long and healthy life. Most of us know some of the most basic heart disease prevention steps, such as getting plenty of exercise and eliminating fatty foods from our diets. But the majority of us are still doing things that could harm our cardiovascular health without even realizing it. Check out these five surprising...
11/21/2024 5:00:00 AM
Thrifty homemade “green” cleaning products will clean your home as well as commercial cleaners while you avoid toxic chemicals and save money. Harsh cleaners leave harmful residues on surfaces and pollute indoor air with toxic fumes. They are hazardous to everyone in your family, including pets.Commercial cleaners are linked to skin irritations, asthma—even cancer.By using everyday ingredients you...
11/20/2024 5:00:00 AM
The reality of organ transplants has made the process an ordeal for the thousands of people who have been unfortunate enough to need them. Some sobering details:- On average, 22 people die everyday while waiting for an organ. - In order to get an organ transplant, a person's blood type, tissue type, and other factors all have to match up, leading some to have to wait longer than others. - Over 119,000...
11/20/2024 5:00:00 AM
Tacos aren’t just for Tuesday anymore. Nor are they an occasional, guilty indulgence. Done right, tacos can actually be healthy. That’s the reasoning behind the newest dietary cleanse referred to as the taco cleanse.Can replacing one, two or three meals a day with tacos be healthy? It’s called the taco cleanse, and it’s doctor-approved. There is a catch, however, so before you go out and hit up all...
11/18/2024 5:00:00 AM
You’ve seen the commercials on television for mesothelioma lawyers. In fact, you can’t really watch your favorite show on any network without coming across either ads for legal advice or offers for packets for free information on mesothelioma. But, just what is mesothelioma, really? Are you at risk? Is it really that dangerous? Malignant Mesothelioma is a Type of CancerYour body has a lot of cool features...
11/15/2024 5:00:00 AM
Friends can be a great help in times of trouble. They are, for many of us, the foundation on which we stand. We rely on them for our emotional wellbeing. But not all of them are healthy. And when they aren't, well, an unhealthy foundation is a very bad thing that affects the rest of our lives. Toxic friendships can actually be the cause of great unwellness. But how can we tell when a relationship is...
11/15/2024 5:00:00 AM
The cause of multiple sclerosis has been up in the air for some time, but research published in Frontiers in Immunology shows that a variant of the herpes virus could be to blame in some people. That same study also indicated that the risk level of developing MS could be significant for people who have been infected with human herpesvirus 6.Multiple Sclerosis is Serious and Debilitating for MillionsWorldwide,...
11/15/2024 5:00:00 AM
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