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“I think gray hair is a gift from the moon! When the moon laughs, her eyes produce tears of joy that fall to the earth and onto the tops of people’s heads!” ― C. JoyBell C. The appearance of a gray strand of hair, for many, is not a welcome sight. Many find it quite disconcerting sporting […]
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Yogis have been preaching about deep breaths for years, and this recent study finally backs them up. However, most people are already aware of the positive effects of taking a deep breath when they feel angry, scared, or frustrated. Breathing helps center and calm a person, and brings the situation into perspective. This new research […]
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When a loved one develops Dementia, it can be extremely difficult both for the sufferer and for his or her friends and family. Taking care of someone who is losing their cognitive abilities is physically exhausting, and can be emotionally challenging as they slowly lose the person they once knew. While you’re taking care of […]
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Professor Paul Sharpe of King’s College London Dental Institute thinks he’s found a revolutionary new way to treat tooth decay: by teaching your body to regenerate damaged teeth in a short period of time. Cavity Fillings vs. Tideglusib To start, it will help to understand a little about how your body usually responds to damage […]
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Navigating the waters of high-energy options can be tough because so many companies will try to get you to take their “energy products” and supplements. But when you’re trying to eat foods that give you real energy and avoid all of the man-made junk out there, it can be confusing. Which foods are energy boosters, […]
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How to quickly cool down a room? Use a fan. Not so fast, though. Although some people really like the feeling of having air blow on them while they are asleep, research shows that you could be putting your health at risk in a number of ways. This isn’t to say you should never ever use […]
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Should We Avoid ‘Beige’ Carbs? Carbohydrates have previously gotten a bad reputation for spiking blood sugar, causing weight gain, and even contributing to diseases such as cancer [1]. As such, low-carb diets have been around for a while, including the ketogenic diet, which dates back to the 1920s, and the Atkins diet, which dates back […]
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Unless you’re an immortal jellyfish, death will play an inevitable role in your life. And although loss and dying have always been a part of human existence, it seems none of us have ever quite gotten used to it. Misconceptions abound about the process of dying, especially as it relates to the death of a […]
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Arguably, there is nothing more American than fast food. It may be a detriment to your health, but its a part of the culture none the less. You can’t drive more than ten minutes without seeing a McDonald’s, Burger King, or Taco Bell. Perhaps the only thing as iconic as glowing golden arches is the […]
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This article was originally published in January 2020 and has since been updated. The heart is the primary life-giving organ in our bodies. When it stops beating, we die. But is it possible to bring it back to life? The world of medical science says yes. In an exciting new trial, Doctors at Duke University […]
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This article was originally published in December 2019 and has since been updated. In late October, 22-year-old New Jersey man, Brad Phelps, stepped onto the field for his first soccer match. The next thing he remembers is waking up in the hospital. Phelps had experienced a sudden cardiac arrest and his heart had stopped beating […]
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Periodontal disease (also known as gum disease) occurs when the gums and bone around your teeth become infected and inflamed. According to the CDC, 47.2 percent of adults in the United States over the age of thirty have some form of periodontal disease. This increases with age, and more than seventy percent of US adults […]
