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Megan Johnson McCullough
The 411 on Lactose Intolerance
by Megan Johnson McCullough
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When someone says, “I can’t have dairy,” we automatically assume they are lactose-intolerant or that they are allergic to dairy, and that is as far as our knowledge goes with this condition. “Lactose” actually means “sugar.” This type of sugar is specifically found in dairy products.There is an enzyme that our body produces in the small intestine, called lactase (not lactOse, but lactAse). However,... 4/9/2019 7:00:00 AM
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OxyContin Producer Patents Opioid Addiction Treatment Drug
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Purdue Pharma, which manufactures OxyContin and a few other opioid painkillers, has received a patent for a “new” medication to treat opioid addiction. This is in the wake of a $3.4 million donation to Harm Reduction Therapeutics, manufacturer of naloxone—or Narcan, a nasal spray used to counteract deadly overdoses. These new advances have left some consumers wondering: Have company leaders grown a... 3/4/2019 8:00:00 AM
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10 Most Stressed Out States in America
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Stress is par for the course for most Americans. Nearly everyone feels the weight of its tug, but where you live could determine which type of stress is most likely to pull you down. Comparisons in stress caused by work, finances, family, health and safety helped to determine this list. According to the report, the most common stressors are low income, poor health, divorce and surrounding crime rates.... 3/4/2019 8:00:00 AM
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WHO Releases List of Top 10 Threats to Global Health
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Each year, the World Health Organization (WHO) compiles a list of the world’s most significant health threats in the hopes of finding ways to solve them. This year’s greatest threats to global health are:1. Air pollution2. Lifestyle-related deaths3. Influenza4. Poor living conditions5. Antimicrobial resistance6. High-threat pathogens7. Poor primary healthcare8. Vaccine hesitancy9. Dengue fever10. HIVLet's... 3/4/2019 8:00:00 AM
Health Please
The Basics of Heart Disease and Its Prevention
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We are into the 20th year of the millenium, and while the world has seen unprecedented and exponential growth and advancements in almost every sector, there’s another area that we've all seen grow rapidly – stress levels.With bustling lives becoming busier and more and more competitive, the stress levels have risen gradually over the years and have reached a crescendo, as a result of which, we are... 3/3/2019 8:00:00 AM
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How Love Literally Changes a Woman's Body
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Not much compares to falling in love. The world becomes a different place, and you may become a different person. Literally. According to a new study, falling in love can even cause physical changes in women.A recent study at UCLA revealed women undergo immunological changes when they fall in love. Researchers can still only speculate, but they believe the changes may be related to the body preparing... 2/15/2019 8:00:00 AM
Hilary Thompson
Smart Technology to Help Improve Your Health
by Hilary Thompson
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Health-centric smart devices have helped millions of people stay physically fit, manage their diabetes, and meditate their way to better mental and physical health.Today, smart devices are moving beyond standard fitness wearables and personal meditation apps. We can now monitor our offices for CO2, keep our homes safe from invasion, and detect water leaks and shut off the water before they produce... 1/31/2019 8:00:00 AM
John Valenty
12 Wellness Tips That Can Supercharge Your Life
by John Valenty
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#1. Happiness Isn't Just in Your MindOur mental health and happiness are more closely connected to our physical health than you might think. When we don't feel well physically it's hard to feel well mentally. Exercise, sleep and eating well appear to have a drastic effect on mental health and happiness. If you knew for certain that exercise, sleep and eating well could reduce depression better than... 1/9/2019 8:00:00 AM
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Diet Soda Dangers
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Wellness Tip: When trying to lose weight, low-calorie diet soda may seem like a good beverage option. If the consumption of artificial chemicals doesn't dissuade you in its own right, consider this: Those who opt for a diet soda often consume more overall calories. You may think you have some leeway, but if you are not careful you can easily exceed any calories saved with your food intake. Artificial... 1/4/2019 8:00:00 AM
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​Why Love Is Critical To Your Health
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Wellness Tip: You may be puzzled to read an entry about love under Wellness. But your emotional life is every bit as important to your overall well-being as your heart or blood pressure. In fact, your emotional state may be the greatest influence upon your overall physical health. Much has been written about stress being a detriment to good health; but not much has been said about how positive feelings... 1/3/2019 8:00:00 AM
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