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How Diets High in Fructose Can Make Us Dumber
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High amounts of fructose have become a normal part of the American diet, and it’s having devastating effects on people’s health. Most of us know by now that diets high in fructose can lead to obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome. But new studies are showing that these effects are only the tip of the iceberg. As mentioned, a high-sugar diet can lead to a wide variety of health problems. But it can... 4/8/2019 7:00:00 AM
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Court Rules Insurance Company Illegally Denied Mental Health Care
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The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California found that United Behavioral Health (UBH), a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, intentionally denied mental health and substance abuse coverage for tens of thousands of patients, including children. The criteria placed emphasis on treating patients in crisis while denying claims for ongoing and preventative care. According to the court,... 4/4/2019 7:00:00 AM
Dr. Jennifer Salerno
How to Approach the Subject of Vaping and Juul with Your Teen
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It’s always a fine line—do I bring it up? Is this the hill to die on? When it comes to Juul use among teens, it’s love at first puff. It fits in the palm of your hand—easily hidden from teachers and parents. It contains as much heart-racing, addicting nicotine as two packs of cigarettes. It even comes in the same flavors as your favorite ice cream, like strawberry, mint, and tutti frutti. With all... 4/3/2019 7:00:00 AM
Deva Joy Gouss
Energy Hygiene Practice for Maintaining Your Vibrance
by Deva Joy Gouss
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Have you ever paid attention to how impactful your energy can be in a room of people or at a store or anywhere you go? Do you notice how often people respond to you in positive ways when you are feeling more expanded and happier? Likewise, when you are in a bad mood and gloomy, often people will mirror that back as well. Even when you feel invisible, you are still emitting energy.Bottomline, we are... 4/3/2019 7:00:00 AM
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Teens Raised by Anti-Vaxx Parents Seeking Treatment
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No matter where you stand, if you have an opinion on vaccines it’s likely to be a strong one. We all do our best, but with so much information (and misinformation) being circulated, it can be hard to determine the right medical decisions for you and your loved ones. Some teens of anti-vaxx parents are making the decisions for themselves, going against their parents’ wishes and getting vaccinated for... 3/30/2019 7:00:00 AM
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Rogue Chinese Scientist Edits the Genes of Twin Girls
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Like something out of a science fiction novel complete with mad scientists, the world’s first designer children now live among us. A prominent scientist in China conducted the experiments in secret, revealing his breakthrough only after the first children, genetically altered twin girls, were born. Officials are condemning the work, citing multiple ethical violations, but the question still remains...... 3/28/2019 7:00:00 AM
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If You Live in These States and Eat Avocados Be Aware...
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California farmers have had a rough year for recalls, and the list of contaminated foods is only growing. Now a crop of avocados could be putting people at risk for listeria infections and has led to yet another recall. Luckily, the recall only affects a handful of states. See if yours is one of them...Check the stickers on your avocados if you live in California, Arizona, Florida, New Hampshire, North... 3/27/2019 7:00:00 AM
Megan Johnson McCullough
Wine vs Beer: Decisions, Decisions
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Did you know that the FDA doesn’t require nutrition facts for alcoholic beverages? Does this mean that ignorance is bliss when it comes to alcohol and your diet plan? Or that what you don’t know doesn’t count or doesn’t hurt you? Regardless, the waistline seems to respond no matter what the data shows.Wine has been called the “nectar of the gods” and beer has developed into a brewery on every corner.... 3/23/2019 7:00:00 AM
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How The Maker of OxyContin Could Avoid More Than 1,000 Lawsuits
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The manufacturer of OxyContin, the very popular and highly addictive opioid painkiller drug, Purdue Pharma LLP, currently faces multiple lawsuits that could add up to tens of billions of dollars in settlements and judgments against it. Several states and thousands of individuals are accusing the OxyContin manufacturer of deceptive marketing practices leading to an explosion of drug addiction and death.... 3/23/2019 7:00:00 AM
Chari Vigi
Best DIY Solutions for Puffy Eyes
by Chari Vigi
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No doubt about it, your eyes work incredibly hard for you. The skin around your eye contour is the thinnest on your face and it has no collagen, elastin fibers or sebaceous glands. Add to this a tough workload – 10,000 blinks a day and 22 muscles in constant motion – and it’s no wonder signs of stress and aging appear first around the eyes.Puffy eyes are especially annoying because no matter how effective... 3/20/2019 7:00:00 AM
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