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Megan Johnson McCullough
The 411 on Expiration Dates
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Did you know that the only items required by federal law to label expiration dates are infant formula and particular types of baby foods? The expiration date is the recommended last day the item should be eaten or used for consumption. We live in a world of prolonged shelf life due to the processed nature of what we now eat and many of us are always looking at these expiration dates. But what do they... 11/5/2020 8:00:00 AM
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Psychotherapy May Reduce Inflammation Levels
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Chronic inflammation raises our risk of diseases, such as cancer and Alzheimer’s. A new study shows that it’s not just magicians and monks who can use the power of their minds to overcome physical challenges. And a UCLA professor says “mind over matter” may actually succeed in lowering our inflammation levels — without drugs. Understanding Inflammation in the BodyOur defense system senses when a thorn,... 11/5/2020 8:00:00 AM
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Low Blood Pressure Linked with Higher Mortality
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We sometimes hear high blood pressure referred to as the “silent killer.” That’s because high blood pressure often has no symptoms, despite increasing our risk of heart attack and stroke. But few realize that low blood pressure can be just as deadly for some people. A new study has the details. Blood Pressure Guidelines Changed Recently, the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart... 11/3/2020 8:00:00 AM
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Mask Valves and Neck Gaiters Causing Problems
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As we're looking to wear the best possible protection for ourselves and our communities, we may need to think beyond what feels best as it's recently come out that neck gaiters and valved masks may be less than helpful and even dangerous. The best masks to protect ourselves and others may not be what we thought. We should probably reconsider some types of masks. Here's why. Neck Gaiters May Do More... 11/3/2020 8:00:00 AM
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Insect Wings Could Hold the Key to Antibiotic Surfaces
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Nature holds incredible mysteries. For all technology has done for us, not even our greatest of innovations can hold a candle to the awe of the natural world. Now it turns out that the structure of an insect wing may hold the key to an incredible breakthrough. Researchers have found a natural, chemical-free antibiotic surface on one of the most unexpected of places: insect wings. And they're prepared... 11/3/2020 8:00:00 AM
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Women Need More Sex Than Men - Here’s Why
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Society says women aren’t as sexually driven as men, that they don’t need as much action in the bedroom as their male counterparts. Science, on the other hand, says women actually need more sex than men. And the stats back it up. The majority of women - approximately 62% - are not satisfied with their sex life. What’s more, women are twice as likely than men to describe their sex life as “boring.”Neuroscience... 10/26/2020 7:00:00 AM
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Can Doctors Use Drugs to Regrow Your Teeth?
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Dental fillings are effective tools in treating tooth decay, but they’re far from the living, breathing tissue you began with and only last so long before they need replacing. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could just regrow the damaged or missing dentin? Advances in dental technology could soon make that a reality.Dental fillings may repair damaged structures and replace missing or damaged dentin. But... 10/23/2020 7:00:00 AM
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These 3 Exercises are Necessities for People Over 40
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Exercise is crucial to a healthy lifestyle for adults of all ages. After the age of 40, though, it's time to develop, if we haven't already, a proactive strategy for healthy aging. This should include both cardiovascular activity and strength training. But what does that look like, really? Before hitting the gym or heading outside, it's helpful to have a game plan for accomplishing health goals — and... 10/23/2020 7:00:00 AM
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How Your Gender and Body Weight Affect How Long You’ll Live
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How are size and gender affecting our longevity? Our body size can affect more than how we feel about ourselves. It might even govern how long we’ll live. Height, weight and gender can each impact lifespan in different ways. A 20-year study has shown women who are short and overweight and men who exercise for less than a half hour each day are less likely to live into their 90s. In a strange twist,... 10/20/2020 7:00:00 AM
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Declining COVID-19 Antibodies May Not Mean What We Think
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Pharmaceutical companies have been scrambling to find a weapon against COVID-19 because it's just plain terrifying. Recent reports on long-term immunity to COVID-19 have been discouraging, with studies showing antibody levels usually declining within months of the infection clearing and most recently some reinfections happening. But there’s no need to give up all hope yet; the news might not be as... 10/20/2020 7:00:00 AM
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