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This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links. We already know that vitamin D helps with our bone health, immunity, and mental health – but now we are learning that it can also help protect our brain. New research has found […]
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More than 790 thousand knee replacement surgeries are performed in the United States every year. The most common cause of chronic knee pain in the US is arthritis, whether that be osteoarthritis (wear and tear on the knee joint), rheumatoid arthritis (inflammation in the knee joint), or post-traumatic arthritis (occurs after a serious knee injury) […]
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Having a strong, well-functioning core is so much more important than having a six-pack or a certain “look” in a bikini. No, having a strong core is vital to our health and vitality. All women, regardless of their aesthetic goals, should be working out their core regularly. These are the best core exercises for women […]
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Have you ever stopped to think about what we did before the invention of the chair? Sure, there were rocks and fallen trees to sit on, but for the most part, if a human wanted to avoid sitting in the dirt, they squatted. Well, as it turns out when it comes to squatting vs sitting, […]
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Nothing prepared Jenny and Kendyl Kole for the arrival of Grayson. After two healthy kids and normal pregnancies, the unsuspecting parents didn’t think the third child would be any different. However, Grayson is a miracle. He was born on February 15, 2013, with a vast array of health issues that baffled his doctors. He was […]
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This article was originally published on July 31, 2019, and has since been updated. There are many processed ingredients which hide under alternate names, making it harder to identify what’s really in your products, unless you are very aware. Palm oil is just one of them. Considered as the most favorable vegetable oil, this extremely […]
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Runi Khatun, 22, suffered from extreme abdominal pain before being rushed to Rampurhat Government Medical College and Hospital on July 16. She couldn’t hold down any food, and her body was so emaciated, the doctors couldn’t operate immediately. Once they stabilized her, they took her into surgery and found over $64,000 worth of jewelry and […]
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The scary part about cancer is that it can appear in unexpected places—or barely appear at all. This was the case for 24-year-old middle school teacher Gibson Miller. The Manhattan resident noticed a little spot underneath her left eye. It looked like a pimple, except it didn’t go away on its own. After a while, […]
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This article was originally published On August 21, 2018, and has since been updated. Diet tips are becoming confusing. What’s healthier, a high- or low-fat diet, high- or low-carb, or high- or low-protein? What’s better, eating whole grains or skipping grains, coffee or no coffee, raw foods or cooked, going vegan or eating meat? The […]
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This article was originally published on August 25, 2019, and has since been updated. These ladies are still young at heart, and boy, do they know how to have fun! At the Milton Lodge Retirement Home in Colchester, Essex, England the Staff runs a Sparkle Initiative for their elderly residents. They contribute money to surprise […]
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Two women embarked on a mission to age with good health, happiness, and to be disease-free. As they researched medical studies and adjusted their lifestyles, they documented their findings on their blog and eventually their book, the Age Well Project. Susan Saunders was 36 when her mother developed severe dementia. She became her mother’s caregiver—despite […]
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Deep breathing has become synonymous with relaxation, and now there are scientific reasons why. Yoga instructors guide their classes through breathing exercises, therapists instruct clients with anxiety to use it as a calming tool, even fitness instructors remind their clients to maximize their breathing in the hardest of workouts. These professionals say deep breathing can […]
