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by Wellness Editor Most diets that seem successful limit dairy these days. Both in terms of ft content and overall calorie consumption as well as those facing food sensitivities. Dairy is often among the first things to be cut from a diet when someone wants to lose weight or when someone is challenged with gut issues. But one study may change this thinking. Could dairy protect against hypertension and diabetes? According... 10/29/2020 5:26:12 PM
by Wellness Editor The Neanderthals may have died out a long time ago, but tiny amounts of their DNA persist in most modern humans. According to Discover Magazine, many of us have a fraction of 1%, if any, Neanderthal DNA buried deep in our genetic code, though in some portion of the population, that figure could be well over 2%. This has been a fun party-fact to this point—something entertaining but not really meaningful—but... 10/26/2020 6:32:25 PM
by Wellness Editor The news is in: We could be looking at a nasty winter. Experts have been working hard to track and predict the impact of this coming winter on COVID-19, and the majority of their findings paint an alarming picture. Johns Hopkins Research will soon be publishing the latest on the pandemic, which predicts some devastating changes up ahead. Here’s what we know so far. What the Research Says About COVID-19... 10/26/2020 5:27:11 PM
by Wellness Editor 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
by Wellness Editor 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
by Wellness Editor 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
by Wellness Editor For people with bipolar disorder, the stigma of mental health issues can be significant, affecting relationships, friendships, and even work life. New medications and a willingness to speak out about this condition may help people with bipolar disorder live better lives as advocates work to break down barriers and create a pattern of education instead of shame. Celebrities are helping to remove some... 10/22/2020 8:27:38 PM
by Wellness Editor The yearly battle against the flu claims at least 20,000 US lives each year, putting 225,000 people in the hospital and infecting up to 50 million in total. Antiviral drugs can tip the scales, but antiviral resistance threatens every bit of progress we’ve made against this fast-mutating group of pathogens. But a possible new medication could shift the balance back in our favor. Antiviral Resistance... 10/21/2020 5:34:18 PM
by Wellness Editor A urinary tract infection (UTI) can be miserable. The pain and burning during urination makes it difficult to think about anything else, and the frequent urge to urinate might make it difficult to leave the bathroom or curtail activities. But most don't know that UTI's can even result in the spread of infection to other areas of the body and may even have serious consequences if left untreated. Inherent... 10/20/2020 3:16:15 PM
by Wellness Editor Women have a 1 in 8 chance of developing ovarian cancer over the course of their lives, according to the American Cancer Society. Although ovarian cancer can be uncomfortable to think about, having a good knowledge of what to look for and what options a person with the disease has for treatment and recovery are very important. Here are some of the things you really should know about ovarian cancer.... 10/20/2020 2:55:24 PM
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