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A Dangerous Habit?
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It used to be that we were concerned abou the long-term effects of cigarettes or recreational drug use, but these days, there are more dangers than ever, and some may even appear to be a good idea — but the truth is, we just don't know enough to say what harm may come from their use. Below, we tell you how much is too much.Although energy drinks are a popular source of caffeine for many people, they... 7/1/2022 4:00:00 AM
Nina Atwood, M.Ed., LPC
The High Cost of Ignoring Your Intuition
by Nina Atwood, M.Ed., LPC
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Cindy met Bill through her tennis club. He was charming, good-looking, and he swept her off her feet in a whirlwind courtship. Pushing for a quick marriage, he proposed after only two months. Though she felt a few flutters of anxiety, Cindy accepted, hoping for true love. Six months later, she deeply regretted the haste. Bill turned out to be both alcoholic and verbally abusive, with the threat of... 9/21/2022 4:00:00 AM
Fred Fletcher
10 Dirtiest Dining Surfaces
by Fred Fletcher
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You may be surprised at some of the things given the "lime" light in this article. As a general rule, too many people ignore how important cleanliness is in relation to food safety. The worst that can happen, some people think, is an upset stomach, diarrhea or vomiting.That, however, is one of many misconceptions which, in spite of food safety education programs, still "plague" us.Foodborne illnesses... 6/15/2022 4:00:00 AM
Jenn Ryan
What Exactly Is Wrong With Commercial Beef?
by Jenn Ryan
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Many of us are swayed by advertising. Commercials that show happy cows in a pasture, a package of beef that says “free-range” or “grass-fed”or “organically-raised:” it seems easy to make the right choices at the supermarket. We as consumers are convinced we know how to tell good food from bad food, best practices from worst practices, and healthy nutrition from the stuff that just mimics it. But is... 4/25/2024 4:00:00 AM
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5 of the Most Painful Medical Conditions (and How to Find Relief)
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Is someone you love down in the dumps due to extreme pain? Painful medical ailments are not always easy to avoid, but some of them are treatable. Here are some treatment options to help find relief from some of the worst of them, specifically kidney stones, migraines, fibromyalgia, sciatica and gout.Kidney StonesThe first symptom of kidney stones is often extreme pain in the back and sides, just below... 6/6/2022 4:00:00 AM
Cheryl Tallman
How Much Fruit To Eat Each Day
by Cheryl Tallman
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The USDA provides us with advice on living healthy, including suggestions for the amount of fruit we need to eat each day. According to them, the amount of fruit you eat each day depends on 3 things: your age, your sex, and your level of physical activity. The USDA recommended daily amounts are: Children 2-3 years old - 1 cup** Children 4-8 years old - 1 to 1 1/2 cups** Girls 9-13 years old - 1 1/2... 8/28/2022 4:00:00 AM
Lavinia Plonka
Who’s Got Your Back? 5 Ways to Avoid Back Pain
by Lavinia Plonka
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Back pain is one of the biggest industries in the US, costing billions of dollars in pain medications, surgical interventions and lost productivity. Disc degeneration, ruptured discs, pinched nerves and the dire sounding lumbago (which is simply a word for unexplained lower back pain) interfere with performance and pleasure leaving many people feeling hopeless. While injury and wear and tear are certainly... 6/3/2023 4:00:00 AM
Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
The Five Most Dangerous Foods to Feed Your Child
by Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
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I frequently get invited to speak to students at school assemblies about nutrition. I really enjoy doing this because so often I find the diets of children lacking in the most fundamental elements of good nutrition. And too often our children are unaware of the impact they can have on their health by choosing better foods to eat. Years ago I published the following list, and sadly what I find is that... 10/24/2023 4:00:00 AM
Jenn Ryan
4 Signs of a Food Intolerance
by Jenn Ryan
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While some people have the notion that food intolerances don’t really exist, I’d like to beg to differ. People can have reactions to foods that their bodies have trouble tolerating, as well as mild to severe allergic reactions to foods, some of which can be life threatening.Before I found out I had a gluten intolerance, I couldn’t walk, I had an irregular heartbeat, and my immune system was basically... 7/30/2023 4:00:00 AM
Fred Fletcher
Spider Veins—11 Facts You May Not Know
by Fred Fletcher
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IntroductionIn simple terms, spider veins may be described as the "little brothers" of varicose veins. They are not just smaller but subscribe to a few other basic differences. These types of vessels broadly fall under the category of “dysfunctional veins.”Why do veins become dysfunctional? Common problems that lead to “bad veins” include venous insufficiency and reflux. Simply put, when blood going... 8/22/2022 4:00:00 AM
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