When you think about rosemary, you may imagine those dried, spikey bits that you find in the spice aisle at your local grocery store. While not everyone loves the dried stuff, however, fresh rosemary makes a very aromatic and flavourful addition to many dishes and has been a popular herb in the kitchen for many […]
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The other day my dad went to see his doctor. My dad was scheduled to receive results from his latest blood test, but they didn’t turn out as he had hoped. The doctor told my dad that he had high cholesterol. A previous test had revealed he also had high blood pressure. High cholesterol and […]
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Humans have used herbal medicine to treat various ailments for centuries. While there are countless varieties of herbs, we don’t often think of trees as being in that category. Medicinal trees, however, have a number of properties that can help promote both health and healing. The good news is that you can grow these medicinal […]
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The American Institute for Cancer states on its website, “Research has shown that most cancers can be prevented. Scientists now estimate that 60 percent to 70 percent of cancers are all preventable through currently available information and simple changes in diet and lifestyle.” Potentially Carcinogenic Foods to Avoid With that encouraging statement in mind, this […]
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Most people assume that sagging breasts is an unavoidable part of aging and that there is nothing that can be done to prevent it. Although most people do lose the perkiness as they age, there are plenty of ways to stop the severity. Read on as we debunk 5 common myths about sagging breasts and a […]
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According to the National Institutes of Health’s, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, there are more than 400 types of anemia. Anemia is generally diagnosed by your doctor through family history, physical exam and lab tests. Anemia is a common blood condition that develops when your blood has a lower than normal number of healthy red blood cells. […]
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If you still have that post-baby belly months after you’ve given birth, you may have torn your abdominal muscles. Here are seven gentle exercises to help heal your postpartum diastasis recti. Diastasis recti is a post-pregnancy condition where the linea alba (abdominal connective tissue) has separated. This connective tissue between our abdominal muscles is what […]
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Jennifer Aniston is an American actress best known for her role in Friends. The sitcom launched her into stardom, and her career has flourished ever since. Most recently, she starred in the TV series The Morning Show alongside Reese Witherspoon and Steve Carell. But she has expanded beyond acting. She has made many famous brand […]
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Vitamin D has long been recognized for its role in supporting bone and immune system health. Recent research has shown intriguing new insights into the additional benefits vitamin D has in older adults, particularly when it comes to cardiovascular health. Let’s look at the latest findings from clinical trials and explore the impact of vitamin […]
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Marijuana, its been in use for centuries for both recreational and medicinal purposes. Modern medicine, however, is only just starting to really look into the medicinal use of cannabis to treat certain conditions and diseases. The study of medical marijuana has been difficult, not just for legal reasons, but also because cannabis effects vary depending […]
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Whether they’re inhaling it, baking it or using it in oil form, more and more older adults are using marijuana! For some reason getting high is associated with younger audiences and there is a lot of research that has been carried out on the health effects on younger people. However, research into the consequences of marijuana […]
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What’s going on with the C word. In the last hundred years, cancer rates have truly skyrocketed, and in this day and age, it is believed that everyone either knows cancer personally or by association with friends and family. Rising cancer rates can be partially explained by the fact that we are simply living longer, […]
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