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This article was orignally published September 15, 2020 and has since been updated. With our busy lives, it’s easy to neglect our own health. Balancing work, family, and a social life, meanwhile trying to take care of all the little things in between, can sometimes be a near-impossible task. For this reason when things pop […]
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Licorice root has been used for centuries in traditional medicine for its various health benefits. Not only is it a popular flavoring agent, but licorice root also offers numerous medicinal properties. From relieving digestive issues to supporting skin health, licorice root has gained attention for its potential therapeutic effects. Let’s explore ten possible health benefits […]
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You’ve all seen it, the powerhouse specimen speed walking down the street with a yoga mat under their arm and a drink of green sludge… or maybe this IS you… if so, give yourself a pat on the back. For those of you who haven’t quite found your health routine, let’s take a look at […]
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This article was originally published on October 23, 2019, and has since been updated. Corticosteroid injections are a way for people who have osteoarthritis—a degenerative joint disease in which the cartilage breaks down—to avoid oral steroids as a daily medication [1]. These injections are administered in joints such as the hip and knee so people […]
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Argan oil, known as ‘liquid gold’, has been a culinary and cosmetic staple in Moroccan culture for centuries. Derived from the kernels of the argan tree fruit, this versatile oil offers a wide array of potential health benefits. While not all of the benefits are fully tested yet, there are definitely still plenty of reasons […]
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Every woman’s body is different, which is why adhering strictly to age brackets while running tests and making diagnoses can be fatal. It’s not unheard of for a child of 7 or 8 to begin receiving menstrual periods, a condition known as precocious puberty. Some don’t have theirs until they are 17 or 18. There […]
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Imagine going through two decades of unsuccessful doctor’s appointments and visits to specialists. It would be a miracle if you didn’t lose your mind trying to nail down what was ailing you. What would be worse is finding out years later that this mysterious problem of yours is actually an uncommon and dangerous type of […]
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Ovarian cancer is the foremost cause of gynecological cancer death. It’s also extremely difficult to screen for and to diagnose at an early stage. However, a controversial blood test exists that can measure the cancer antigen 125 (CA125) that can potentially detect ovarian cancer in its early stages. So why is it that ovarian cancer […]
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Clogged arteries are a dangerous business. They can cause many health issues, the most dangerous of those being high blood pressure and heart attack. But how do you figure out that your arteries might be clogged before things get bad or need medical intervention? Pay attention to your body: These are the signs of clogged […]
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The reality is that breast cancer is on the rise, in fact one in eight women who live to the age of 85 will develop breast cancer over her lifetime. Another interesting fact is that about 80% of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history of breast cancer. What this mean, is that […]
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The term “Early-Onset Dementia” (EOD) defines all dementia-related conditions with the onset occurring before 65 years of age (Giannakopoulos et al., 1996). Dementia, defined by the Alzheimer’s Association, is a general term for memory loss, language, problem-solving, and other thinking abilities severe enough to obstruct daily life. Alzheimer’s is considered the most frequent cause of […]
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Estrogen is a crucial hormone that plays a significant role in the health of both women and men. While it is commonly known as the “female” hormone, men also have estrogen in their bodies, although in smaller amounts. Imbalances in estrogen levels can lead to various health issues, affecting both women and men. What is […]
