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Susan Ducharme Hoben
5 Ways to Cope with Your Loved One’s Terminal Illness
by Susan Ducharme Hoben
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The day my husband Bruce was diagnosed with an aggressive stage 4 esophageal cancer is seared into my memory. How could this be happening? Bruce was one of the healthiest people I’d ever known. I was shaken to learn that many patients die within a year of noticing the first symptoms. I thought we were going to have at least 20 more years together, but it wasn’t to be. After a roller coaster ride through... 7/7/2019 7:00:00 AM
Deanna Lorraine
3 Things Women Assess to See if You’re a Great Lover - or a Bad One
by Deanna Lorraine
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Men have all sorts of ideas in their head about what makes for a great, epic lover that a woman’s going to really remember. And many of these are misconceptions. Men being men, often get their ideas about what women want from men’s magazines or porn - but the problem is that porn is designed for men, not women.So if you think throwing a woman around in as many different acrobatic positions as possible... 7/6/2019 7:00:00 AM
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Japan Is Working Itself to Death; Is the U.S. Next?
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Japanese workers are losing their lives to an entirely preventable condition: Karoshi. Defined as death caused by working too much, or job-related exhaustion, karoshi has become a public-health crisis that Japan can no longer ignore. With nearly 25% of the country’s employees working more than 80 hours of overtime per month, as reported by the BBC, Japan has recognized that it needs to create more... 7/6/2019 7:00:00 AM
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Know This Before Your Next Emergency
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Crowded emergency rooms and long wait times are making it difficult for people to get the care they need. Not only do patients spend a long time waiting to see a doctor, but they also spend a shocking amount of time receiving treatment. On average, patients spend 30 minutes waiting to be seen and another 128 minutes getting treated. All of this has caused an increasing number of people to leave hospitals... 7/3/2019 6:00:00 AM
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Surprising News for Men With Alzheimer's
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Research conducted by the University of Chicago showed that long-term antibiotic treatment may be effective at warding off and slowing down Alzheimer’s disease in men. The study analyzed the effects of antibiotics on gut bacteria, which has been linked with the development of the disease. Although the study was conducted on male and female mice, the treatment was found to be ineffective in female mice.Antibiotic... 7/3/2019 6:00:00 AM
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Are You Eating Too Much Protein? Here Are the Signs
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Popular high-protein diets, such as Atkins and Paleo, urge followers to eat more protein while cutting back on carbohydrates, sugars and fats. Although many have found success on such diets, there are health risks associated with eating too much protein. Those regularly consuming more than the recommended amount may experience side effects.Protein is one of the building blocks of life. It helps you... 7/3/2019 6:00:00 AM
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New Stroke Treatment Aims to Reduce Bleeding Risk
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Researchers published a study last week on a new potential stroke treatment in a class all its own. The compound has just completed its first human trial, and the results are promising. If all continues to go well, a stroke treatment that causes little to no bleeding could be on the horizon.The new stroke treatment just completed its first round of human trials, and it appears to have all the benefits... 6/25/2019 7:00:00 AM
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This Daily Habit May do More Harm Than Good
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Over three-quarters of all American adults take some form of supplement. Many view them as part of a healthy daily regimen, but vitamin supplements might not be all we’ve been led to believe. Some may even be doing more harm than good. The evidence against using vitamin supplements has been mounting, and it seems as though we might be wasting our money. The vitamins we’re most likely to be deficient... 6/25/2019 7:00:00 AM
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Calories Aren't The Only Reason These Foods Torpedo Health
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Processed foods are notoriously unhealthy because they contain lots of refined carbohydrates, sugars, fat and artificial ingredients. What’s more, they have very little nutritional value. As if that isn’t enough to malign convenience and packaged foods, a new study shows that people who eat processed foods eat more and weigh more than those who eat a minimally processed diet.People who regularly eat... 6/24/2019 10:09:49 PM
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FDA Watch: New Sunscreen Guidelines
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Excessive exposure to the sun is hard on the skin because UV rays can damage cells. This damage is linked to an increased risk for skin cancer, and overexposure to the sun’s rays can cause premature wrinkling. Getting a sunburn or tan is a sign of skin damage, so the healthiest choice is to use sunscreen for protection from UV rays. Recent concerns about the safety of sunscreen itself may have individuals... 6/24/2019 7:00:00 AM
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