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The bedroom is more than merely a place to sleep. It’s an extension of who we are, and what we do with it can have effects that go well beyond how often we get a solid 8 hours. It may even impact the most intimate areas of our lives. Here are five ways that can happen and ways to set it right. An Uncomfortable Bed Whether the mattress is worn and creaky, the sheets are scratchy or it’s time to replace...
11/21/2019 8:00:00 AM
Frosting-coated cookies, butter-drenched veggies, gravy on everything, and carb-filled casseroles derail the dietary habits of many healthy adults during the holiday season. Some people choose these foods because they like how they taste, while others eat them because they evoke memories of fun family festivities and the sense of tradition and good family times is comforting and defines the holidays.Healthy...
11/20/2019 8:18:38 PM
In 2018, more than 1.7 million people received a cancer diagnosis, and about 600,000 of them are expected to succumb to their disease despite treatment. As new advanced treatments are developed, however, the number of people who die from cancer is expected to decline just as it has over the past few decades. An innovative treatment involving nanomedicine may soon be one of the reasons why more and...
11/20/2019 6:42:01 PM
Stress can wreak havoc on our wellbeing and peace of mind. It can even make us physically sick. Unfortunately, Americans are super stressed out. But why? According to Thrive Global, around 25% of people say that work is their biggest stressor. But what if most people bring this stress upon themselves by holding unrealistic beliefs about work? For example, many people think they’ve failed if they take...
11/20/2019 8:00:00 AM
Do we get enough exercise? For most of us, the answer is no. In fact, Harvard Health Publishing says that 25% of people get no exercise at all, while only about 50% get the recommended amount of exercise. But why? In addition to citing time factors, many people just don’t enjoy being active. But the good news is, there are several activities that count as an exercise which don’t feel like exercising...
11/19/2019 8:00:00 AM
Depression is hard enough when it doesn’t affect your intimate life. But it can be downright devastating when its treatment also strips us of that one vital pleasure. Antidepressants cause sexual dysfunction in many users, but there are solutions. Some people find it’s a side effect that wanes over time if they wait it out, while others may need to switch to a different antidepressant or add a new...
11/14/2019 8:00:00 AM
Night sweats and hot flashes can hit for a variety of reasons. Of course the obvious: perimenopause, but for some people, drinking alcohol can exacerbate symptoms, and so can a variety of illnesses and conditions. But regardless of their cause, these companions can be downright miserable. Of course, the cause should be rooted out, just in case it's serious, but in the meantime, there's no need to suffer....
11/14/2019 8:00:00 AM
We seem to be glued to our electronics. Where would we be without our computers and cell phones? Everywhere we go people are looking down at their phone and tablet screens. And many wonder why our kids are always wanting to be on our (or their own) phones, or on their tablets.Through all these electronic devices, social media has made a huge mark on society. With the ability to connect us to all the...
11/13/2019 8:00:00 AM
Occasional vaginal dryness is usually nothing to worry about, common depending on where a woman is in her cycle, but when it becomes bothersome, it may be due to a medical condition. Perimenopause aside (because it's not a medical condition), vaginal dryness can be the result of kidney disease, insulin resistance and certain autoimmune disorders. Medications prescribed to treat certain health issues...
11/13/2019 8:00:00 AM
Improved technology has paved the way for a whole new level of understanding with better imaging. Over the last year, researchers have announced the discovery of two "new" organs in the human body! With new discoveries come new understanding about our bodies and how they work, which may also lead to breakthroughs in disease treatment and prevention.The MesenteryUp until recently, doctors saw the mesentery...
11/12/2019 8:00:00 AM
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