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COVID-19 Reinfection Confirmed
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Many of us have been waiting anxiously for updates on the COVID-19 battlefront, but the news has been uncertain at best. We’re still only slightly closer to finding herd immunity than we were months ago, and though treatment has improved, slowing the death rate, the infection rate has not likewise dropped off. And recently, scientists have confirmed that reinfection may be possible under some circumstances,... 9/15/2020 7:00:00 AM
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Winter Beauty Hacks: 7 Ways to Alleviate Winter Skin Challenges
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Winter is a favorite time of the year for many of us. With Christmas, New Years Eve, and all the fun and frolic of the holidays, what's not to like? Unfortunately, there is something we could all do without, and that's dry skin. The harsh cold wind can be awful for your skin and even your hair. But there's no need to fret just yet. Lucky for you, there are several nifty hacks to amp up your skincare... 9/14/2020 7:00:00 AM
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Loving a Narcissist… Regardless
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Why do we pick the wrong partners? In my practice as a clinical social worker, I meet many clients, women especially, who settle for less than they deserve because they’re desperate to be in a relationship. What is it that drives some people to believe that having someone (anyone) is better then having no one?Sometimes people who are bad for us seem exciting in a kind of dangerous way. Sometimes they... 9/12/2020 7:00:00 AM
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The Common Additive That Could Wreck Your Metabolism
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How many of us look up the ingredients of every food we eat, let alone investigate every obscure, unpronounceable additive to make sure it’s safe? We should be able to assume the foods in our pantries aren’t going to cause us long-term harm, but it’s possible that some of them are. Processed foods can contain all sorts of questionable ingredients. But some food additives can cause us harm. And this... 9/12/2020 7:00:00 AM
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Reconsidering the HVAC During COVID-19
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COVID-19 has tested our resilience, that's for sure. For every move we take to get a step ahead of this pandemic, it seems to have another surprise for us waiting in the wings. Most recently, researchers have taken a serious look at the role central heating and air conditioning units are playing in COVID-19's continued spread. The news looks bad, but good solutions could be on the way. HVAC's May Be... 9/12/2020 7:00:00 AM
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COVID-19 Contact Tracing Scam
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COVID-19 continues to make the rounds, and contact tracers are busy working to slow the spread. Both the CDC and the WHO have recommended that states and towns implement contact tracing to break up chains of transmission. But some are taking advantage of the situation and using it to make a buck. Along with people legitimately doing their jobs to keep people safe, scammers are finding new ways to use... 9/8/2020 7:00:00 AM
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5 Early Warning Signs of Pancreatic Cancer
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Pancreatic cancer remains one of the deadlier forms of the disease, and just the suggestion of a diagnosis can be pretty scary. Despite being rare, only responsible for about 3% of cancer diagnoses, it causes nearly 7% of cancer-related deaths. It most often strikes people 65 and older, with the risk of developing it increasing as you get older. Catching it early increases survival rates though, so... 9/4/2020 7:00:00 AM
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Uses and Benefits of Holy Basil
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Herbs have been important to medicine and cuisine for thousands of years, but we’re only beginning to understand the extent of their uses. Holy basil, not to be confused with its cousin, sweet basil, could be among the most beneficial and versatile, and underused. Traditional Indian practitioners revere the herb so much, they consider it a manifestation of the goddess Tulsi and refer to it as an “elixir... 9/4/2020 7:00:00 AM
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6 Ways to Lower Childhood Obesity Risk
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Childhood obesity is on the rise. In fact, over 20% of 12-19-year-olds are obese. Parenting is hard no matter what but when our kids face health challenges, we have to look at our own behavior and see if we can do anything to prevent or cure the problem. And in the case of obesity, barring any underlying conditions that may be the cause, our parenting may be at the root of childhood obesity. Preliminary... 9/3/2020 7:00:00 AM
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Omega-3 Supplements: The Good and the Bad
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Ever wondered what’s really in that supplement you’re taking? Omega-3 supplements are talked about like they’re a miracle cure for heart disease, anxiety, and a host of other issues. But like any supplement, they have both benefits and side effects, and well, research shows neither of those things might actually matter and in some cases, the risks might even outweigh the benefits. That's right. There... 8/28/2020 7:00:00 AM
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