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Alcohol is pretty well-ingrained in most of our societies. We drink it at sporting events, and celebrations like weddings and Christmas, and it’s an integral part of certain cultural and religious ceremonies. That being said, we also know that it’s not the healthiest of habits. Alcohol is a well-known risk factor for stroke, but a […]
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Low or no-calorie sweeteners are everywhere these days, and it’s easy to see why. People want to be able to enjoy the same candies, baked goods, sodas, and other sugary treats without using calorically dense sweeteners like sugar. While they might seem like a health food miracle, some research suggests they could be too good […]
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The Standard American Diet isn’t exactly famous for being a healthy one. Often this is in reference to the excessive amount of sugar, salt, and fat in everyday American food products. However, these are the only aspects of this diet that we should be concerned about. American food products are also infamous for containing certain […]
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Red light therapy and near-infrared light therapy are both treatments that use light to promote healing. Red light is a form of visible light, while near-infrared is a non-visible type of light. Both types of light have been shown to improve circulation and help with pain relief. What Is Red Light Therapy? Red light therapy […]
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Herpes, or HSV-1, is a common virus. Most people know of it as the virus that causes cold sores. What many of us don’t know is that there is a rare instance that this virus, for reasons unknown to doctors, can travel to the brain. If this happens, the risk of permanent damage and death […]
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Alzheimer’s is a disease that normally is associated with older people. While this is the most common, young-onset Alzheimer’s, or young Alzheimer’s, does exist. This is classified as Alzheimer’s, which occurs before 65 years of age. In China, a 19-year-old man has become the world’s youngest patient diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. The teenager from China was […]
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The vegan food alternative market is massive. There are vegan cheeses, meats, and baked goods – you name it, it likely exists. There was seemingly only one product that, until now, has been missing from the vegan-friendly lineup: Fish and seafood. A recent development, however, is bringing vegan seafood into the spotlight. These are the […]
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You expect when you go to the hospital, you will receive timely care and have your problem diagnosed and treated. Sadly, many healthcare systems around the world are severely stressed and this doesn’t always happen. Tragically, a Canadian woman died after waiting seven hours in an emergency room Her family is now demanding answers. A […]
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We’ve all thought about what we would do if we won the lottery. With our financial woes out of the way, it seems as though the path to a happy life is pretty straightforward – but is it? Science says winning the lottery does not make people happier in the long run. Rather, this Harvard […]
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A study conducted by a team of researchers at the University of Ulsan has found that regular consumption of kimchi, as part of a calorie-controlled diet, can reduce body weight, abdominal fat, and index body fat in both overweight and obese individuals. The study also suggests that fermented kimchi may be a medicinal food due […]
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Researchers from the University of Alberta, Canada, discovered that modern chickens are much larger than the ones from the 1950s. They measured three chickens, all the same age. The first one was a breed from 1957, weighing 905 grams. The second was a breed from 1978, and it weighed 1,808 grams. Finally, the third was […]
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Deodorant is a normal, every day product. Most of us who are past the age of puberty use it regularly, perhaps even multiple times a day. Did you know, however, that some deodorants – particularly the aerosol kinds – can be quite dangerous, even deadly. A dad is now warning of the dangers of inhaling […]
