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The Effects of Alcoholism Part 1
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In this two-part series, our editors explore the effects of alcoholism on health and on the lives of those with a disorder resulting in alcohol abuse. In this part, we cover risk factors, symptoms and emergent health effects. Find the link to the second part of the series at the bottom of this page.While many adults are capable of safely enjoying alcohol from time to time, others are far more susceptible... 1/14/2020 8:00:00 AM
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The Benefits and Risks of Eating a Vegetarian Diet
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Approximately 7.3 million Americans are vegetarians, with an additional 22.8 million identifying as vegetarian-inclined, according to the latest survey provided by Vegetarian Times. And while being vegetarian poses many health and environmental benefits, it also poses some risks.Not only do vegetarians have lower body weights and cholesterol levels, but they also have a lower risk of developing cancer.... 1/14/2020 8:00:00 AM
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Political Divide Affecting People's Mental Health
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Politically speaking, the United States has never been more divided. Centrists are rare, with 94% of Democrats standing left of the median and 92% of Republicans standing right of the median of the opposing party. With nothing to agree upon, members of both parties are becoming increasingly partisan, and it’s affecting our mental health. Approximately two out of five people say they feel stressed out... 1/13/2020 8:00:00 AM
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Strain of Tuberculosis Spread Through Deer
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Majestic, graceful, even an important source of meat for some, deer can harbor numerous deadly diseases, some of which are easily transmitted to humans and livestock. Moreover, everyone who hunts or lives near wild deer, elk or moose should be aware of one such disease: bovine tuberculosis.About 230 people in the US contract bovine tuberculosis each year, comprising about 2% of all tuberculosis cases.... 1/13/2020 8:00:00 AM
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Know the Signs and Risk Factors of Eye Stroke
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Would you recognize the signs of an eye stroke? If one hits, you may have precious little time to restore your vision. It’s important to know the risk factors and symptoms of this seemingly tiny emergency, which is sometimes a warning sign of something far more dangerous ahead.An eye stroke can hit without warning, causing blind spots, shadows or even total blindness in one eye. People with cardiovascular... 1/13/2020 8:00:00 AM
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Buying Your Cosmetics Online? Read This First
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People have some bizarre beauty rituals, but would you intentionally massage arsenic or animal waste into your skin? Hopefully not, but many people do just that— and they don’t even realize it. Online beauty sales result in billions of dollars in revenue each year, but lax regulations mean that purchase might not be quite what you expect.Many people shop online for deals on skincare products or makeup,... 1/13/2020 8:00:00 AM
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5 Surprising Consequences of Food Insecurity in Young Adults
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Over 37 million U.S. residents struggle to put food on their tables, with at least 11 million children going hungry regularly. That’s a lot of hungry people. The consequences can be far-reaching, putting millions of people at risk for largely preventable health issues. And the consequences may be further reaching than we ever imagined.The combined effects of ongoing hunger and malnutrition combined... 1/10/2020 8:00:00 AM
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How 2020 Vision Can Heal Our World
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I am living with an illness. Right now I am not referring to “Rheumatoid Arthritis” but rather something that is way more insidious and pervasive. This illness does not only invade my joints but impacts every cell of my being. My illness is a broken heart. One many of you may be suffering from as well. I am painfully aware of the intensification of the demise of our planet as we know it, the increase... 1/10/2020 8:00:00 AM
Gary Roe
5 Important Questions for Your Current Season of Life
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We all have our favorite seasons. My wife’s is summer. She loves the heat. My neighbor’s is winter. He yearns for the cold. Me? I prefer fall. Cool. Colorful. Brisk. We experience seasons in life too. They come and they go. We each have our own winters, springs, summers, and falls. WINTER Life can be hard. None of us has it good or smooth all the time.Our personal winters involve an inordinate amount... 1/10/2020 8:00:00 AM
Julie Bjelland
Suffering from Anxiety? How to Train Your Brain to Be Calm
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Anxiety is the most common mental illness. “An estimated 31.1% of U.S. adults experience any anxiety disorder at some time in their lives.”1 I would estimate that number might double, at least for highly sensitive people (HSPs). In fact, most sensitive people I have worked with across the globe experience increased anxiety. What’s interesting is that during my years of practicing psychotherapy, every... 1/10/2020 8:00:00 AM
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