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by Wellness Editor A class action lawsuit alleges that some Ulta Beauty stores have been selling used cosmetic, beauty and hair products as if they were new. This is the second class action lawsuit brought against Ulta Beauty Inc this year, which has over 1,000 stores in 48 states. This deceptive practice could expose Ulta consumers to a number of diseases.The lawsuit accuses the retailer of pressuring managers and employees... 6/7/2018 7:00:00 AM
by Dr. Ryan Harvey It’s one of the many age-old arguments during pregnancy – should expectant mothers take antidepressants? As of April 2018, it was recorded that 9 out of 10 American women take medicine during pregnancy, with approximately 5% of those women taking antidepressants, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) such as Paroxetine, Sertraline and Citalopram.Before turning to antidepressants, what should... 6/7/2018 7:00:00 AM
by Melanie Rudnick “Eat this, but not that, and you will lose weight." “Do this exercise and your body will transform." “Follow this meal plan to reach your goal." Anyone who is unhappy with their body, and has ever gone to a class at the gym, picked up a magazine, or had a conversation with friends, has at some point heard someone say something like one of these statements.In this diet obsessed culture we live in, where... 6/4/2018 7:00:00 AM
by Dr. Tomi Bryan People who struggle creating success for themselves usually engage in one of five limiting behaviors. Researchers Zenger and Folkman call these behaviors “fatal flaws” in their book The Extraordinary Leader. Their research found, “five patterns of behavior that consistently lead to a failure in leadership. Possessing one or more of these makes it virtually impossible for a person to be perceived as... 6/4/2018 7:00:00 AM
by Dr. Janet Sasson Edgette We use “typical teen behavior” to refer to a broad range of things our teens do, much of it unbecoming. Whenever they appear moody, or stop talking to us, or resist our reminders about everything from deadlines to hygiene, our go-to explanation is that "they’re just being typical teens."But are they? Or have we just become so accustomed to thinking about adolescents as defiant and non-communicative... 5/31/2018 7:00:00 AM
by Armin Brott In case you hadn’t noticed, men have a pretty lackadaisical attitude toward their health—an attitude that contributes to the fact that they’re more likely than women to die of heart disease, stroke, and cancer. And the situation is getting worse, with women outliving men by about 5 years.Sounds pretty grim, doesn’t it? Well, it doesn’t have to be. The reality is that millions of premature deaths are... 5/29/2018 7:00:00 AM
by Alex Cordier The long-raging debate about whether diet trumps fitness has inspired innumerable theories and conclusions from experts and amateur health enthusiasts alike. “Abs are made in the kitchen,” resounds the familiar aphorism – but just how important is what we put into our bodies compared to what we do with them in terms of a daily exercise routine?Our muscles are composed of protein (25%, to be exact),... 5/22/2018 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the leading cause of female infertility, and yet up until recently, its cause has remained a mystery. A research team in France has identified the role hormonal imbalances experienced in the womb may play in PCOS-related hormonal imbalances found in adults. Even more exciting, a potential cure could be on the way.A Complicated ConditionPCOS affects roughly 1 in 5... 5/22/2018 7:00:00 AM
by Brittany Watkins Those intense food cravings, that trigger overeating when you’re stressed, that late night emptiness you try to fill with sweets… they are all caused by “weight loss blockers.”Take this quiz to see how to get rid of food cravings.Your weight loss blockers have a terrible power over you. They make it almost impossible to stick to any diet. Even diets that work for other people will fail you. Or if you... 5/22/2018 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that cancer rates could rise by 57% over the next 20 years, if more effort isn’t put into cancer prevention. Released by the WHO, the World Cancer Report is published once every 5 years by a special committee composed of nearly 250 scientists from over 40 countries.The most recent report predicted new cancer diagnoses will skyrocket due to growing elderly populations.... 5/21/2018 7:00:00 AM
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