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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 […]
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This article was originally published in August 2019 and has since been updated. Colon cancer is the third most common cause of death in the world, and in the United States, it’s the second leading cause of cancer deaths [1]. Colon cancer, if it’s not obvious, is cancer of the colon, which is also known […]
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It’s no longer a major wonder that elderly people have a certain peculiar smell about them. Sometimes, when they try to use deodorant and fragrances, they can’t entirely mask this ‘grandparents’ scent. Most people think it’s because of their clothes, or hair, or perhaps, their sweat, but it’s not particularly any of these. Even when […]
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Alzheimer’s is not a normal part of aging. This may be shocking for those who know how common this ailment is. The risk of developing Alzheimer’s increases with age, but it can also begin for people under the age of 65. For those stricken with the disease, the symptoms, such as memory loss, only worsen […]
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Three years ago, I suddenly developed a strange rash on my face, on one side of my chin. It looked suspiciously like eczema. I couldn’t imagine what it could be. I was meticulous about my diet and had already cut out gluten, dairy, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), commercial meat, and even most refined sugar. I […]
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Every vitamin plays an important role in our health. There is one, however, that seems to work overtime. It helps us to maintain healthy bones, regulates the growth of our body’s tissues, and strengthens our immune systems. This vitamin is readily available to us in our daily lives and yet almost 40% of North Americans […]
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Intermittent fasting has become increasingly popular in recent years. Unlike most diets that tell you what to eat, intermittent fasting focuses on when to eat by incorporating regular short-term fasts into your routine. This way of eating may help you consume fewer calories, lose weight, and lower your risk of diabetes and heart disease. However, a number of studies […]
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As our population continues to age, loneliness among senior citizens is becoming an increasingly problematic issue. According to a report conducted by the Administration for Community Living and the Administration on Ageing, nearly thirty percent of older adults in the United States live alone. That equates to almost fourteen million people [1]. Researchers are quick […]
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Imagine waking up and finding that you no longer have arms or legs. Or part of your face. This happened to Tom Ray in 1999 at the age of 38. Before this, the former corporate banker was opening up a business with his wife Nic, who was pregnant at the time, when he developed sepsis. […]
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While some of us were angels in the classroom during childhood, many of us likely got into trouble at least once or twice at school. Imagine, however, if teachers gave you meditation instead of detention for a misdemeanor. Do you think that would’ve made you behave better in the future? One school in Baltimore is […]
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Inflammation in our bodies has a good side and a bad side. On one hand, it helps to heal wounds and fight infections. When that inflammation becomes chronic, however, it starts to do more harm than good. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to reduce inflammation in our bodies and combat chronic illness. One of […]
