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Breast cancer treatment has come a long way over the past few decades, but no cure has been found to date. Immunotherapy could potentially change that. Recent breakthroughs targeting tumor-specific proteins have made immunotherapy more effective, and we could be closer than ever to a cure.Immunotherapy has shown promise in treating numerous forms of cancer, but breast cancer has been more difficult...
9/12/2019 7:00:00 AM
When trying to get healthy, most people start with the basics, such as eating better, exercising and getting a full night’s sleep. The problem? Many ignore and even deprioritize the one healthy habit that could transform their lives and improve their well-being: spending time with friends and family. That’s right. Socialization offers substantial health benefits. An active social life boosts mental...
9/11/2019 7:00:00 AM
Nearly 20% of U.S. adults claim they have a food allergy. Some, or maybe even most of these truly believe they have an allergy. Yet only half of them have an official medical diagnosis. While many of these adults may believe they have an allergy because weakened immunity runs in their family or they have had an adverse reaction to certain foods in the past, the lack of diagnosis actually causes some...
9/10/2019 7:00:00 AM
Juicing and smoothies are as popular as ever, but the information on their benefits might not always be clear. Juicing and smoothies both add dietary vitamins and minerals we might not get in supplements, but both can be high in sugar and promote increases in caloric intake. Smoothies contain the fiber most juices lack, making them more nutritionally complete, and either is better than having no fruit...
9/10/2019 7:00:00 AM
We’ve all heard that aluminum is not good for us. But most people connect that warning to cookware and certain products that are known to contain aluminum (such as cosmetics and underarm deodorant). But how many of us make the connection to aluminum foil?Most of us cook with aluminum foil at some point, even though we know that aluminum is not good for our health. We still grill fish on aluminum foil...
9/7/2019 7:00:00 AM
Fresh air, sunshine and green space can do a lot for our health and well-being, says a brand new study. With demanding jobs and the distractions of indoor hobbies, like watching Netflix and scrolling through social media, it's easy to forget just how great it feels to step outside.Whether it's a long hike on the weekend or a few minutes each day strolling through a local park, immersing ourselves in...
9/3/2019 7:00:00 AM
Parsley — it's the pretty green garnish that most people promptly remove from their plate or carefully eat around whenever they go out for a nice meal. But parsley is much more than a culinary decoration. It's a nutritional powerhouse that can deliver amazing health benefits when used in cooking instead of as a garnish.When incorporated into recipes, parsley is believed to deliver many health benefits....
9/3/2019 7:00:00 AM
Loneliness can be an actual killer, and some people may find it more difficult to avoid the older they get. But a growing trend among seniors has some people curing their loneliness in a fun and clever way. They're embracing a new way of living and kicking isolation to the curb.Seniors are often the hardest struck with loneliness, but a different way of living is changing that for some. Cohousing involves...
9/2/2019 7:00:00 AM
Over 16 million people suffer from depression in a given year, and over 40 million struggle to cope with anxiety. Affective disorders like depression and anxiety have long been known to exacerbate physical illnesses such as IBD, stomach upset, and otherwise unexplained illnesses like fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Researchers have now added dementia to that list. Prematurely Aging the BrainA...
8/30/2019 7:00:00 AM
Many people dream of the day they can retire or, better yet, quit their job after winning the lottery. But they could regret it if these things actually happened. According to a new study, work is vital for mental health and emotional well-being. And not just any work will do. It must be paid work. However, it doesn't to be a lot of work. Up to 8 hours of paid work is all that is needed to increase...
8/30/2019 7:00:00 AM