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Paisley Hansen
3 Ways Eating Organic Can Improve Your Health
by Paisley Hansen
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Living in the 21st century certainly has its perks. This particular era is also known as the digital age because advanced technology is at an abundance. The 21st century takes the term "convenience" to a whole new level, but one of the downsides of this era can be found in the foods we consume. Yes, this is absolutely true because today's foods are far from natural. The majority of today's foods are... 10/6/2023 4:00:00 AM
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5 Habits That Could be Causing Lower Back Pain
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Do you (or someone you love) suffer from chronic back pain? Chronic back pain is common and many causes of back pain are actually preventable. Just one or two bad habits can take a massive toll on your back. See how these bad habits could contribute to back pain, and what you can do about it.Sitting or Standing All DayThere’s a good chance your job requires you to sit or stand for extended periods... 11/21/2023 5:00:00 AM
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How Sleep Can Help You Avoid Junk Food
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If you’ve ever had a bad day and resorted to a bag of chips or a pint of ice cream to feel better at the end of a long day, you’re not alone. There’s just something about junk food that sounds so appealing when you’re frustrated or sad. Nevertheless, too much junk food isn’t healthy and, while sometimes it can make you feel better in the moment, over the long-term it isn’t healthy. Recently, evidence... 2/7/2025 5:00:00 AM
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"Z-pack" Linked to Irregular Heart Rhythms
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The popular antibiotic, azithromycin, commonly referred to a "Z-pack," appears to increase the risk of rare, potentially fatal heart rhythms. It is an antibiotic that can treat numerous types of infections and studies have shown that it, and similar antibiotics, can increase arrhythmia and tachycardia risks, which can lead to a heart attack. The risk is highest in people who already suffer from arrhythmia,... 10/30/2024 4:00:00 AM
AJ Gibson
3 Ways to Find Purpose in Your Everyday Life
by AJ Gibson
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Taking time to focus on your own wants and needs can feel selfish, but doing so is actually an act of genuine selflessness. Don’t buy into the fallacy that the only way to find true happiness in life is by pouring into others, because it’s just not that simple. Sure, in theory, it’s a great concept, but too often we do things like volunteering or giving sacrificially in hopes of actually feeding a... 11/28/2023 5:00:00 AM
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Why Kidney Stones Are on The Rise
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Approximately 10% of people will experience the excruciating pain associated with a kidney stone at least once in their lives. What’s more, that number is on the rise. In the 2000s, the prevalence rate for kidney stones was 8.8%, compared with 3.8% in the 1970s. If the current trend continues, future generations will develop more kidney stones than generations currently living. But why?One million... 3/3/2025 5:00:00 AM
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Bite of a Kissing Bug Causes Chagas Disease
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Most of the insects that find their way into your home are harmless, but the kissing bug isn’t one of them. This nasty bloodsucker can transmit Chagas disease, which can cause chronic, sometimes deadly, infections, and its presence in the United States is increasing. Protect yourself by knowing these facts...Kissing bugs have been documented in 28 U.S. states, the most recent being Delaware. Many doctors... 2/10/2025 5:00:00 AM
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Eat Plants to Reduce Your Heart Failure Risk by 40%
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, affecting about 11.5% of the adult population. Despite its prevalence, it’s one of the more preventable chronic illnesses, with diet and lifestyle being key factors. What we eat is just as important as the number of calories we consume each day, and a diet that’s more plant-based could cut our heart failure risk by over 40%.A recent... 2/28/2025 5:00:00 AM
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Micro-Robots May Soon Rid You of Dental Plaque!
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The hygienist can cause a lot of anxiety for some of us. All the scraping, poking and prodding is enough to push almost anyone over the edge. It could be that this is soon to change, though. And that’s got a few of us here at Wellness more than a little excited (and some of us a little terrified, too).Thanks to an army of small robots trips to the dentist may soon get a lot more high-tech. Designed... 12/27/2024 5:00:00 AM
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Study on Activity Levels Surprised Even Us
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A study out of the Washington University School of Medicine warns of the consequences of a sedentary lifestyle and concludes that Americans are still not doing enough to increase their daily activity. In fact, data concerning daily physical activity found time spent sitting has increased even more for individuals of all ages.We took a close look at the data to learn just how much inactivity has increased... 2/6/2025 5:00:00 AM
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