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Megan Johnson McCullough
How Tattoos Affect Sweat Rate and Nutrient Absorption
by Megan Johnson McCullough
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Tattoos are personal permanent images on our body that carry meaning and commemoration. At least 14% of U.S. adults have at least one tattoo and the popularity of getting inked is on the rise. Nearly 36% of millennials have a tattoo and it seems to be a reoccurring trend. The athletic community also has a high incidence of players with tattoos.As much color as these skin decorations bring to the body,... 1/23/2020 8:00:00 AM
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Could This Supplement Help With Migraines?
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A migraine headache can wreck an entire day. Medications are available to reduce their length and severity, but control of migraines isn't always a simple process. But research indicates this common supplement could prevent more migraine headaches from occurring in the first place and that's really good news.Migraines, which can cause a range of symptoms including flashing lights, tunnel vision, throbbing... 1/23/2020 8:00:00 AM
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What a High-Fat Diet Does to the Brain
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A high-fat diet causes cellular changes in the brain that could increase hunger, according to a new study. It is believed that the changes may raise the threshold of satiation, causing us to eat more and therefore to gain weight. What’s more, the changes happen very quickly. This means that we may have to eat more to feel full just a scant few days after indulging in a high-fat diet. Seriously.A new... 1/22/2020 8:00:00 AM
Mark Sandusky
21 Minutes For Success
by Mark Sandusky
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21 Minutes For Success"Alexa, set a timer for 21 minutes." The first minute is used to settle in and then the remaining 20 minutes are used to drop into a flow state. By setting aside a few 21 minute blocks each day for what's most important, I have seen incredible results. In this post, I'll explain how I got started so that you can better commit to your healthy habits, 21 minutes at a time. How I... 1/22/2020 8:00:00 AM
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The Benefits of Celery Juice
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It’s one of the latest trends in healthy dieting. Celery juice has made headlines on popular sites like Goop, Forbes and Shape, and the list of its potential benefits has made the bright green concoction an Instagram sensation. Of course, no one food or drink is ever a cure-all, but the real benefits that come with this one might have you reaching for your juicer.Drinking celery juice just may strengthen... 1/21/2020 8:35:49 PM
Alicia Trautwein
Explaining Autism to Siblings in a Positive Way
by Alicia Trautwein
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When your child is first diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, your world can be turned upside down. You will both learn new ways to cope with emotions, balancing appointments, and more. Siblings of autistic children have an adjusting period as well. There are many questions, feelings, and concerns they will have. Explaining autism to siblings in a positive way is extremely importantWhen initially... 1/21/2020 8:00:00 AM
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How Much Vermin Is in Your Food?
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It seems safe to assume when grocery shopping or eating out at a restaurant, that the food is safe and free from vermin. While it’s usually safe to assume the former, it turns out that we should never assume the latter. In fact, we should expect a percentage of vermin in all the foods we eat. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) actually has standards to limit, but not eliminate, critters and... 1/21/2020 8:00:00 AM
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New Treatment Reverses Multiple Sclerosis in Mice
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About 400,000 people in the United States suffer from multiple sclerosis (MS), a devastating autoimmune disease that affects the nerves responsible for movement, sensation, and vision. Their treatment options are gravely limited, but that soon could change with new advances and more targeted therapies. We have the details.MS is a devastating autoimmune disease that can lead to severe disability. Treatment... 1/21/2020 8:00:00 AM
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Does Vitamin C Really Shorten the Common Cold?
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My mama used to give me vitamin C at the first sign of a cold, hoping to stave it off. But while it may have been helpful in some ways, it may not actually do what mama thought. There is no direct evidence that vitamin C prevents colds, says the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. But don't give up hope or throw out mama's advice just yet. There is some evidence that suggests... 1/21/2020 8:00:00 AM
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Is It Too Late To Get Flexible After 50?
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Is it too late to get flexible after 50? And what if you were never flexible? It seems that just about the time that we get more time and availability for things like exercise and flexibility training, arthritis starts to set in. Life is nothing if not ironic, right? But we went deep to find out if it's possible and if so, how to go about it now that we have some more time to do better by our bodies.There... 1/21/2020 8:00:00 AM
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