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We tend to think that migraines are always painful, rendering us horizontal and keeping the sufferer there for hours. But that's not always the case. There are several types of migraines and not all of them include painful headaches.In addition to the common and well-known migraine headache, people can suffer from menstrual migraines, hemiplegic migraines, ocular migraines, visual migraines and abdominal...
2/4/2020 8:00:00 AM
While the preferred media varies among age groups, with older people listening to the radio and younger people preferring YouTube and Spotify, music remains a favorite pastime for people of all ages. On average, Americans listen to a little more than 150 minutes of music each day. If you’re not already doing so, you may want to increase your listening time. You see, not only is it fun, listening to...
2/4/2020 8:00:00 AM
There’s a club with a primary focus of helping adults of all ages to get fit, stay fit, and age gracefully. With both fitness, friendly competition, and companionship at its center, many swear by this club as their favorite place to spend time. It's for adult swimmers of all ability levels, and it can turn fitness into a regular social event. Interested in getting involved? Here’s everything you need...
2/4/2020 8:00:00 AM
Would it shock you to learn that each year, up to 100 people die from shoveling snow, and thousands more are injured? It sure surprised us. This is according to the National Safety Council. From pulled muscles and broken bones to heart attacks and head injuries, snow shoveling is a dangerous household chore. But it doesn’t have to be. If you understand the risks and practice snow-shoveling safety,...
2/4/2020 8:00:00 AM
Antibiotics have changed the face of infection treatment, making many diseases that were once death sentences — the bubonic plague, for example — frequently treatable. But now, antibiotic resistance threatens to turn the tables once again, with superbugs rising to wreak havoc on unsuspecting populations.Antibiotics are important in the treatment of numerous infections, but overuse has led to strains...
1/31/2020 8:00:00 AM
What does your gut tell you? Do you trust yours when something feels off? In some people, like sufferers of depression and anxiety, the gut may be sending signals they feel they can't trust, and a vital nerve that spans from the head to the stomach could hold the key.Research shows that faulty communication in the vagus nerve, which runs between the gut and brain, could be to blame for some cases of...
1/28/2020 8:00:00 AM
Avocado toast has become so popular it’s hard to find a menu without it, but there’s a new trend on the horizon that’s leaving it in the dust when it comes to health benefits! Golden milk, a traditional Indian remedy made from turmeric, coconut milk, ginger, cinnamon, black pepper, and sweetener, really stacks up in terms of nutritional value and may help with pain, inflammation and prevention of serious...
1/28/2020 8:00:00 AM
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that cycles with the seasons. In most cases, the symptoms appear in the fall and winter. However, some people experience SAD in the spring and summer months. The symptoms associated with SAD are similar to depression and include loss of interest, sleep difficulties, low energy, lack of appetite and feelings of hopelessness. Those who experience...
1/27/2020 8:00:00 AM
Americans are trying to eat healthier and overall, we're making modest strides toward that goal. About 93% of people say they want to eat healthy sometimes, while 63% say they try to eat healthy most of the time. From cutting back on dairy to loading up on plant foods, there are an incredible number of ways to do better by ourselves. Some of these ideas may seem surprising, but science backs them up....
1/27/2020 8:00:00 AM
A migraine headache can wreck an entire day. Medications are available to reduce their length and severity, but control of migraines isn't always a simple process. But research indicates this common supplement could prevent more migraine headaches from occurring in the first place and that's really good news.Migraines, which can cause a range of symptoms including flashing lights, tunnel vision, throbbing...
1/23/2020 8:00:00 AM
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