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How to Beat the Heat During Record High Temperatures
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Summer 2023 was the hottest summer on record, according to National Aeronautics and Space Administration (more commonly known as NASA). And summer 2024 is on track to beat it.You’re probably aware that… See more
Want to Adopt a Gut Friendly Diet? Here’s Where to Start
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American interest in gut health began rising about 15 years ago. But research on gut microbiome dates back to the 1840s when European scientists studied the role of bacteria in the breakdown of food, the effects gut microorganisms have on health and the importance of probiotics.Almost a century… See more
Will the Bird Flu Be the Next Pandemic? Here’s How to Evaluate Alarming Health Information
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Will the bird flu be the next pandemic? The answer is probably no. In fact, only one mild case has been found in humans in 2024.But that hasn’t stopped it from being front-page news.Yes, public health officials are on high alert: Bird flu has a high death rate. However, the rate of transmission to… See more
Choosing a Healthier Rice
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More than 50 percent of the world’s population relies on rice. It’s a staple in more than 100 countries because it’s affordable, convenient and versatile, lending itself to many different dishes and types of meals.Generally, rice is gluten-free, high in carbohydrates, with some fiber and protein… See more
6 Tips to Help Control Junk Food Cravings
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It’s not news that eating junk food can raise the risk for obesity, type 2 diabetes, gut health issues, heart health… See more
Should You Add Hydrogen Water to Your Shopping List?
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It’s not news that we should be drinking lots of water each day. Many people find water boring; in response, manufacturers began enhancing water with flavors and nutrients. These waters are known as designer waters and many brands… See more
9 Tips to Help Minimize Getting Sick from the Gym or Studio
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Joining a fitness center is probably the easiest, most convenient way to get a well-rounded workout. But exercisers sneeze, cough and breath hard (expelling airborne droplets of germs), leaving most gyms and studios teeming with bacteria and viruses. In fact, the average treadmill, exercise bike… See more
Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Cancer
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Metabolic syndrome is the term used to describe a cluster of risk factors – obesity (particularly excess abdominal fat), high blood pressure, high triglycerides, low good cholesterol (HDL), and insulin resistance -- that raise the risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes,… See more
Home Treatment for Painful Plantar Fasciitis
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At the masters last year, plantar fasciitis sidelined Tiger Woods. But plantar fasciitis isn’t just an athlete’s problem. It’s a common problem that can develop in anyone, anytime of the year. However, many people are more susceptible to it during the warmer months as they participant in outdoor… See more
Are Microplastics Affecting Your Health?
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You’ve probably heard of microplastics — a term for small pieces of plastic less than 5 millimeters in size (5 mm is about the width of a pencil eraser). But they can be much smaller.These particles, which can be nearly invisible to the eye and small enough to travel in the air, are a byproduct of… See more

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