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This Treatment Could Increase Your Risk of Dying From Cancer
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We’re constantly looking for better, smarter, and safer ways to improve our health. In fact, in 2015 it was found that about 1/3 of Americans look for alternative medicine outside regular health care. Some alternative health care methods can be helpful --- the problem arises when people start replacing conventional health care with these methods, especially when facing a fatal disease like cancer.Study... 8/15/2017 9:00:00 PM
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Did You Know This About The Female Brain?
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Admit it, ladies. You’ve always known you were superheroes. The only difference is, now you may be able to back it up with scientific evidence. Over the years, studies have shown that there are some brain differences between men and women, and not just structurally, but also in the way they act and think. The conclusion of the most recent study is that women may actually have more active brains than... 8/13/2017 9:00:00 PM
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How Fracking Can Harm Your Health
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Energy independence is a great thing. Oil and gas production are on the rise in the United States through hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in the last several years. Fracking has led us away from the use of coal and helped provide for over half of our oil and natural gas in 2015 alone. Surely that should be a good thing, right? Unfortunately, events have indicated that there could be serious health... 8/8/2017 9:00:00 PM
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Think Yourself Fit (Or Not)
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People sometimes underestimate the power of thought, and how it can affect us and those we’re close to. Mental health can have an influence on your body, just as any physical condition can. Recent research has shown that people who have positive ideas about their exercise methods are actually healthier than those who are more negative.Basically, this means even if you have a regular exercise routine,... 8/7/2017 9:00:00 PM
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How to Avoid Foodborne Illnesses at Your Cookout
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Summer brings the heat and the hot sun, the clear nights and the afternoon buzzing of bees. It’s also the prime time to light up the grill. One of the best parts of summer is getting together with friends and family to have a cookout. Of course, like with anything else, there are some health risks when it comes to summer outdoor eating. These few tips can help you protect yourself and your guests from... 8/6/2017 9:00:00 PM
Sonya Matekjo
Why Talking Over Tea Creates Healthy Communication
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Quality conversation with friends and family is healthy. Add in a cup cup of tea, and you’re actually adding to what you can contribute to the conversation. More than that, the particular tea used can help you focus on the discussion.Everyone has heard that drinking tea is good for you, but many don't realize that special teas can do everything from boosting focus to burning fat. It’s wise to have... 8/6/2017 7:00:00 AM
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How to Safely View This Year’s Solar Eclipse
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A solar eclipse is coming that you probably don’t want to miss. They’re actually pretty rare. The last solar eclipse to span the length of the United States took place 99 years ago. Now, it’s about to happen again in 2017. This August 21, the sun will hide behind the moon and shroud the nation in darkness from coast to coast (unless you live in Michigan, where you probably won’t see the total effect--sorry... 8/5/2017 9:00:00 PM
Ali Katz
7 Tips for Being a Mindful Eating Rockstar and Finding Food-Freedom
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Of all my self-care practices, mindful eating by far is the hardest one for me. No matter how much I practice, it is something I have to focus on day in and day out. Last year I went on a ten day silent retreat. As I was preparing to go, I thought about the fact that I was going to have 30 meals with no talking and no distractions. This was the perfect opportunity to up my mindful eating game.While... 7/31/2017 9:00:00 PM
Vania Silva
Electric Shock Drownings Prompt a Call for Alertness
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Two recent terrible events involving electric shock drownings are a heartbreaking reminder that silent dangers of electrocution exist in our swimming pools, saunas or hot tubs, and can also take place in lakes and even other large bodies of water.Should we really be concerned about the possibility of electric shock drownings happening in lakes and other large bodies of water? Unfortunately, yes - all... 7/28/2017 4:00:00 AM
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Group B Strep: Mothers Be Aware
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Mothers should know about Group B Strep – what it is, why it’s dangerous for babies, and, more importantly, what their OBs should be screening for during prenatal care.It's natural for expectant mothers to carry bacteria in their vaginas and urinary tracts. Some of this bacteria is benign, howeever other type of bacteria, if passed on to the baby, can be very dangerous. One of these potentially harmful... 7/25/2017 4:00:00 AM
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