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by Jenn Ryan It’s time to get real about what bras really do for our breasts rather than support them.As a long-time lover of cute, sexy, and supportive bras, I’ve recently discovered that bras aren’t doing much for us—and are perhaps even harming us—outside of covering our nipples, keeping our girls in uniform shape, and looking sexy during sexy time.The question as to whether or not bras raise our risk for breast... 10/10/2019 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor How many colors do you eat each day? A well-balanced diet that includes a variety of fruits and vegetables is essential to a long, healthy life. But it's complicated to keep track of how often we eat broccoli. One way to eat better is to try to eat the rainbow every day. (And we don't mean Skittles!) The broader the array of colors we eat, the more varied the nutrients. Need some help adding more color... 10/10/2019 7:00:00 AM
by Bobbi Carducci Your partner, who has dementia, is getting aggressive. He or she may not recognize you despite the fact that you have been married for many years. Your children are grown and you were looking forward to enjoying your grandchildren and perhaps spending time doing the things you didn’t have time for when every day was filled with deadlines and obligations.Dementia changed everything. Now the person who... 10/9/2019 7:00:00 AM
by Joel Fuhrman, M.D. Stuck at a weight plateau? Try adding intermittent fasting to your routine.The use of time-restricted eating (also called intermittent fasting) is gaining popularity for a variety of health reasons, and if you are stuck at a weight and want to lose some more, intermittent fasting might be the help you need.Here’s how it works: In the most basic sense, intermittent fasting means to alternate cycles... 10/4/2019 7:00:00 AM
by Naomi Webb Addiction isn’t an elusive and rare thing that happens to someone else. In reality, it’s something that affects and touches most people or families in some way and needs to be brought out into the open and discussed with compassion.A recent study found that alcohol abuse affects as many as one in five NHS hospital inpatients. Public Health England has estimated more than one in every 100 people is... 10/4/2019 7:00:00 AM
by Dr. Veronique Desaulniers In 2014, the World Health Organization stated that cancer rates worldwide will rise by 57% by 2034, boldly declaring that there will be an “imminent global cancer disaster” in the coming years. Breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women in the United States, according to the National Cancer Institute.There is a light at the end of the tunnel, however. Did you know that more than half of all cancers can be... 10/3/2019 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor The sun is out; it’s a beautiful day, and you have your heart set on getting out there and moving your body. The fresh air and exercise might feel great, but for many of us, going out unprepared for this reality, can ruin a great day. Unexpected thigh chafing is more than annoying, it's painful! We went looking for ways to help with this common problem. What Causes Chafing? Chafing occurs when skin... 10/3/2019 7:00:00 AM
by Indy Summers The internet is full of articles, blog posts and videos telling people how they can lose weight. Considering how many adults and youths today struggle with weight issues, it's not surprising that there's a wealth of information out there targeted towards those who want to shed some pounds.However, one group that's dramatically underserved are those who are content with the weight they're at and simply... 10/3/2019 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can be a scary prospect, especially for women living with a higher risk of breast or ovarian cancer. It can also offer some amazing benefits. The popularity of HRT has risen and fallen over the years due to fluctuating opinions over its safety. The latest research suggests HRT can benefit women suffering from menopausal symptoms and primary ovarian insufficiency, and... 10/2/2019 7:00:00 AM
by Alex Jimenez Mostly everyone takes their vitamins in some shape or form. It can be from the foods that we eat to the supplements that we take throughout the day. We can get the boost of micronutrients in our bodies with vitamins from foods. It can help with our diets when we are trying to get a head start in our healthy lifestyle change through healthy, nutritious, whole foods. Without vitamins, our bodies to... 10/2/2019 7:00:00 AM
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