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by Wellness Editor Reproductive clocks determine how long a person remains fertile. We, women, begin being fertile at puberty and we cease being fertile at menopause (either naturally occurring or induced through surgery or chemical). So our reproductive clock only has so many years from beginning to end. And one thing has, to this point, always been true of this cycle: there’s no going backward. But a new breakthrough... 8/17/2020 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Most of us can, medical professionals included, agree that breastfeeding is generally the best option for babies. Obviously, some of us need to use other options for any one of a number of reasons that make breastfeeding difficult. And no one should ever feel ashamed of not breastfeeding. But there are health benefits to breastfeeding that are hard to ignore and one that was recently discovered which... 8/17/2020 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Manufacturers of teeth whitening products have set out to convince you that you need a whiter smile, and they’re willing to sell you all sorts of solutions. True, yellow teeth may not be as attractive as snow white ones, but neither are damaged ones. If you’ve been using whitening treatments to bleach your teeth to a perfect pearly white, you could be doing your teeth harm, especially if you are doing... 8/14/2020 7:00:00 AM
by Sherry Gaba An emotional attachment to another person while in a relationship can be just as devastating to a partner as a physical affair. However, it is also possible to simply have a good friend who shares an emotional bond, without being in anything more than a friendship relationship. But sometimes it's hard to tell the difference.According to the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, about... 8/14/2020 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor The COVID-19 pandemic has been a mess from day one. One of the biggest issues has been a clear disparity between reported and actual cases, and the confusion that’s caused has only worsened the problem. Researchers have been working hard to narrow down the figures, and the implications of their findings could be huge as the COVID-19 infection rate may be much higher than previously believed. COVID-19... 8/14/2020 7:00:00 AM
by Sherry Gaba We all tend to pair up with people who view the world the way we do; not that they have the same politics or taste in food, but they have the same ideas about what relationships look like and how partners treat each other.Our parents or other caregivers model relationships for us. Sometimes they’re good models that will work well for us all our lives. But sometimes they're not. And when they're not,... 8/13/2020 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Acne can be an annoying skin condition to deal with—though let's face it, for many of us, it's far worse than annoying as it leaves us to deal with scarring and more. We may feel even more frustrated if this skin condition cleared up after puberty, only to later reappear in our 20s, 30s, or 40s. How is that even possible? And what can be done? What Causes Adult Acne? Researchers have found adult acne... 8/13/2020 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Burning toes, stinging fingers, shooting electric shocks up the leg nerve pain can cause agony to those suffering from the effects. And pinpointing the source isn’t always easy. It can have a number of causes. So we begin with documentation, but then what? How do we decode that information and how to move forward from there? Nerve Pain Defined Nerve pain can manifest in a number of ways, but most... 8/13/2020 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Antidepressants have changed the face of modern psychiatry. For many people, these medications are an important and necessary part of their therapy. But whether reducing intake to move to another medication, or to try a different therapy, to eliminate a drug-interaction, or some other reason, sometimes, we have to cut ties with an existing antidepressant. And in this case, doing so slowly is not only... 8/12/2020 7:00:00 AM
by Joel Fuhrman, M.D. Should I Eat Soy?Confusion surrounds soy and soy products. Are they healthful or harmful? Let’s examine the myths and facts surrounding soy.Not a Magic Pill or a Poison; Just a Bean Compared to other beans, soybeans are unique, possessing a different macronutrient composition. They are higher in protein and fat and lower in carbohydrate than other beans. Soybeans come in a variety of different colors... 8/10/2020 7:00:00 AM
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