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by Rob Greenstein Filling your grocery cart with fresh produce is always a good idea. But it's possible that it could come with some health risks you should be aware of. The fact is, there are 3 main reasons why the veggies in the produce section at your local supermarket could be slowly making you sick. Commercial Herbicides and Pesticides Dye Additives and Color Agents Wax Coatings and PreservativesCommercial Herbicides... 8/22/2021 4:00:00 AM
by Fred Fletcher How many chemicals, drugs or food substances can you think of that have been scientifically tied to at least 45 different medical ailments, symptoms and diseases? This is especially troubling when you consider that we are talking about a beverage found in 99% of public eating establishments; it is even more troubling when you consider how many people on earth consume this stuff, usually without knowledge... 8/21/2021 8:00:00 AM
by Donald McGee If you find yourself grappling with depression, you are—for better or worse—not alone. However, if you do suffer from depression, you do feel alone.... as of 2012, diagnoses of depression are growing at an alarming rate ...Healthline reports that, as of 2012, diagnoses of depression are growing at an alarming rate and, as if depression alone weren’t enough, states that report high rates of depression... 8/20/2021 8:00:00 AM
by Rob Greenstein When you have dry skin you rely on moisturizers to keep your skin from getting red, stiff, and flaky. But you can also rely on some basic food staples to give your skin the nutrients it needs to hydrate itself. Putting the right foods in your body can bring the moisture back into your cheeks.Fish - Reduces inflammation, retains moisture, keeps drying irritants outYou're always told to eat fish because... 8/12/2021 4:00:00 AM
by Jenn Ryan You may have heard of or seen the popular exercise ball (or yoga ball) in place of a desk chair at your office, supervisor’s office, or even at a friend’s home desk. This is no ordinary trend! While yoga balls are great for different exercises, stretches, and poses, they also provide some great benefits in your work environment. Why should you swap your office chair for a yoga ball?1. Work Those Muscles!When... 8/8/2021 4:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor If you've ever been to a campout with that one person who keeps swatting while others are relatively unbothered, or if you are that person, you've seen first hand that mosquitoes seem to prefer some over others. Researchers have long thought it might be blood type or pheromones that caused this preferential treatment. But new research implicates something else entirely. Why are Mosquitoes Drawn to... 8/3/2021 4:00:00 AM
by Andrew Pacholyk Our sexual health is one of the most important elements of our whole being and natural existence, and yet one that is often shunned, ignored or found to be downright "dirty." A mentor of mine once said, "You should look at EVERY person as a sexual being!"In my fertility practice, I constantly have patients asking about ways to bring about or keep the "spark" alive in their relationship. I think the... 7/30/2021 4:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Geniuses aren’t typically known for their social skills, and few nerds are ever crowned as royalty at the prom. While some among the highly intelligent do manage to make friends, many find themselves spending a large portion of their time alone. The average person might assume pretentiousness and selectness are to blame, but the real reasons are far more down to earth than most people realize.Anxiety... 7/28/2021 4:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Pain is the body’s way of showing us that something is wrong. It gets our attention, makes us move fast to stop the problem and helps us steer clear of danger or serious injury. It's a useful alarm that keeps us safe. What if we could apply that to other uses? Scientists have mimicked that trigger, creating artificial skin that actually detects pain. Pain is Keyed to Survival No one wants to feel physical... 7/23/2021 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor A bacterium that once only caused rare outbreaks appears to be increasing its presence, and it could be the next big public health threat. Legionella pneumophila bacteria can live nearly anywhere there’s water, but that’s nothing new. So why are cases on the rise? How Legionnaires' Spreads Legionella pneumophila occurs in small numbers just about everywhere water is present. Ideal replicating temperatures... 7/16/2021 7:00:00 AM
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