Health & Wellness Articles

From the air we breathe to food we eat, we come across both internal and external toxins and pollutants every day. Fortunately, the body, with the help of the kidney, liver, intestines, blood, skin, lungs and lymphatic system, has the power to eliminate these toxins. However, dehydration, lack of exercise, poor food choices, and other …

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Fats are an important part of healthy diet and a major source of energy that helps your body to absorb some vitamins and minerals. It is essential for blood clotting, muscle movement, and inflammation. Fat is needed to build cell membranes, the vital exterior of each cell, and the sheaths surrounding nerves. Some fats are …

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Diabetes is a chronic disease that can lead to many serious medical conditions if not managed properly. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), about 29 million people in the U.S. have diabetes, with another 8 million undiagnosed and 86 million considered pre-diabetic. Following a healthy eating plan that is naturally rich in nutrients and …

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Regular exercise, and running in particular, offers many health benefits. If you haven’t tried running before, then spring is the ideal time to start. With the rise in temperature and pleasant weather, the season can make running more enjoyable and easier to stick with. Here are seven reasons why running in the spring is the …

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According to Skin Cancer Foundation, with 5.4 million cases in more than 3.3 million people diagnosed annually, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. There are different types of skin cancer such as Actinic Keratoses (AK), Basal cell carcinoma (BCC), Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and Melanoma. Fortunately, skin cancer is also …

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Sitting or standing in the same position for hours continuously can lead to serious health concerns. Unfortunately, many jobs demand that we sit at a desk all day staring at a screen. Sedentary behavior increases your risk for diabetes, heart disease and many other problems. Fitness experts recommend stretches that you can do at your …

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It can be quite tiring to manage curly hair because of all the twists and turns. Curly hair can be fragile and delicate as the natural oils produced by the scalp to soften and protect strands might struggle to travel from top to bottom. Curly hair can easily lose moisture and become dehydrated. Curly hair …

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Water retention or water weight is an issue among many people, and can be a major problem for those who want to lose weight. Fluid retention can be caused by high salt intake, protein deficiency, physical inactivity, hormonal changes, heart failure, kidney disease, and use of certain medications. Evidence of water weight can be seen in …

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Preventive health means screening for disease even when you feel healthy and don’t have signs of any disease or illness. Preventive screenings could detect illnesses diseases early when they are easier to treat and even prevent disease. Finding health issues at an early stage is one of the best ways to stay healthy. Here are six …

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Due to their high nutritional value, sprouts are considered to be a wonder food. Sprouts are rich in many nutrients and are also known to improve blood sugar levels and lower risk of heart disease. However, when you buy sprouts, you should know that they may contain some foodborne illnesses. Sprouts are germinated seeds that …

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