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by Wellness Editor Over 647,000 Americans die from heart disease each year. Prevention is the key to a long and healthy life. Most of us know some of the most basic heart disease prevention steps, such as getting plenty of exercise and eliminating fatty foods from our diets. But the majority of us are still doing things that could harm our cardiovascular health without even realizing it. Check out these five surprising... 11/21/2024 5:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Thrifty homemade “green” cleaning products will clean your home as well as commercial cleaners while you avoid toxic chemicals and save money. Harsh cleaners leave harmful residues on surfaces and pollute indoor air with toxic fumes. They are hazardous to everyone in your family, including pets.Commercial cleaners are linked to skin irritations, asthma—even cancer.By using everyday ingredients you... 11/20/2024 5:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor The reality of organ transplants has made the process an ordeal for the thousands of people who have been unfortunate enough to need them. Some sobering details:- On average, 22 people die everyday while waiting for an organ. - In order to get an organ transplant, a person's blood type, tissue type, and other factors all have to match up, leading some to have to wait longer than others. - Over 119,000... 11/20/2024 5:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor You’ve seen the commercials on television for mesothelioma lawyers. In fact, you can’t really watch your favorite show on any network without coming across either ads for legal advice or offers for packets for free information on mesothelioma. But, just what is mesothelioma, really? Are you at risk? Is it really that dangerous? Malignant Mesothelioma is a Type of CancerYour body has a lot of cool features... 11/15/2024 5:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor As reported by the University of Maryland Medical Center, back pain is the second leading cause for doctor visits, with up to 80% of adults in the United States suffering from this type of pain. Inflammation is a common cause for back pain. While inflammation is a natural response to disease or injury in the body, making small changes to your daily diet can help reduce this inflammatory response..... 11/13/2024 5:00:00 AM
by Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin Motherhood is one of life’s most meaningful experiences, it’s also exhausting. Moms give so much of themselves—time, energy, love—that they often end up running on empty. In this article, we’ll explore five foods moms turn to when they’re depleted—and look at the deeper emotional cravings behind them so you can take care of yourself in ways that go beyond food.1. Chocolate – A Quick Lift. When energy... 11/12/2024 5:00:00 AM
by Lisa B. Capp I follow news closely because of selfish worry I may develop dementia following the loss of both parents to this devastating brain disease.My middle-aged siblings and I are children of dementia. A history lesson may be in order for perspective. The German physician Alois Alzheimer studied Auguste Deter in 1906; you can think of Auguste as dementia’s patient zero. Dr. Alzheimer worked to understand... 11/8/2024 5:00:00 AM
by Fred Fletcher INTRODUCTIONOver-the-counter, do-it-yourself (DIY) teeth whitening kits sound like a good idea for a number of reasons, including convenience, a lower cost than going to a dentist, and relative ease of use. That’s the good news. But, like everything in this world that sounds too-good-to-be-true, you also need to pay attention to the “bad news.” These over-the-counter, teeth-enhancement kits are, first... 11/8/2024 5:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Having a cold is probably one of the most uncomfortable things imaginable. They make it difficult to sleep, work and even eat. This is because our bodies are working hard to fight unwelcome visitors. While they can ease symptoms in the short-term, over-the-counter medications barely make a dent in the common cold. However, there are a few ways to fight the common cold without ever having to brave the... 11/4/2024 5:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor We might be lucky enough to grow up surrounded by family and friends. But eventually, whether from a move, or a loss of contact, a new school or in our first apartment, we all experience loneliness. By all accounts, loneliness is impacting many Americans in epidemic proportions. Some say ts the single greatest mental health crisis of our time. Yet we don't really seem to take it seriously as a problem.... 10/25/2024 4:00:00 AM
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