“That’s my hero. My angel. My brother.” Who says guardian angels don’t come in the form of siblings? 20-year-old Morgan Smith is lucky to be living with a real-life superhero who would do anything to have her from distress [1]. He doesn’t wear a …
The Best Weight Loss Foods to Keep You Healthy
If you’re looking to shed pounds, success depends on what you put on your plate. The best foods for weight loss are often the simplest choices you can make: whole, nutrient-rich foods that you can feel good about eating. On your next trip to the grocery store, or while you plan your weekly meals, include…
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The Amazing Beet
Beets a Power Food for Your Health People seem to have a love-hate relationship with beets. Whether you love or hate them, there is no question this vegetable packs a bevy of nutritious health benefits. Beets are versatile in their flavor profile, dependent upon how they are prepared. They have an earthy taste when raw,…
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Are Video Games Addictive?
Even if you’re not a gamer, you’ve probably heard the names of some popular video games like Fortnite, Minecraft and Call of Duty. Video games are a part of American popular culture and the people who play them say they are relaxing and mentally stimulating. For most people, gaming is a fun hobby that can…
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Man Lost Over 450 Pounds Shares His Tips
“I didn’t think my weight was a problem.” At six feet tall, Carlos Orosco was used to being a ‘bigger person.’ When he moved out his parent’s home in his late 20s, he was free to choose any lifestyle he wanted. His weight starting increasing rapidly as he consumed food and alcohol to console himself…
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A Breakthrough in the Mystery of Why Women Get So Many Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune diseases affect 23.5 million people in the United States. Shockingly, women make up 78% of that statistic [1]. A new theory suggests that the placenta may hold a key to this mystery. What is an Autoimmune Disease? An autoimmune disease is a condition when one’s immune system mistakes normal cells for foreign matter and…
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A Breakthrough in the Mystery of Why Women Get So Many Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune diseases affect 23.5 million people in the United States. Shockingly, women make up 78% of that statistic [1]. A new theory suggests that the placenta may hold a key to this mystery. What is an Autoimmune Disease? An autoimmune disease is a condition when one’s immune system mistakes normal cells for foreign matter and…
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Olive Oil is found to Nourish the Brain and May Protect Against Alzheimer’s
As if we needed more reasons to follow a Mediterranean style diet, while many diet trends come and go, the Mediterranean diet is an original, and to this day is still praised and followed for its inclusion of plant-based foods, omega-fatty acids and filling fiber coming from legumes. However it’s one specific ingredient that gets…
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Is There Arsenic in Your Bottled Water?
Most people choose plastic water bottles out of convenience, instead of just bringing your own bottle with you. There are also many who believe that plastic water bottles are filled with healthier filtered water, which is cleaner and safer than tap water. However there are plenty of reasons why bottled water is not actually a…
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Cannabis Oil Replaced 22 Pills For Little Boy With Seizures
Jayden David was born perfectly healthy, and like many parents, anticipating health serious health issues, doesn’t always come to mind. This is why Jason, Jayden’s father, was shocked when his four-month began having seizures, sometimes multiple times per day, causing his son severe pain. Jason was determined to do everything he could to help his…
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Kratom Linked to Nearly 100 Deaths
A herbal supplement is thought to have contributed the deaths of almost 100 people after accidental overdoses. The supplement in question is known as kratom (mitragyna speciosa), a plant is known for its psychoactive properties. It is believed to have therapeutic benefits, but from July 2016 to December 2017, according to the Centers for Disease…
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Amazon Is Selling A Bracelet That Gives You An Electric Shock If You Eat Too Much Junk Food
Do you have difficulty controlling your cravings for junk food? Or are you finding it difficult to break bad habits ranging from oversleeping, smoking and nail-biting? If you are, the Pavlok wrist strap could be just what you are looking for [1]. Pavlok, a bracelet that can be purchased on Amazon is described as a:…
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Amazon Is Selling A Bracelet That Gives You An Electric Shock If You Eat Too Much Junk Food
Do you have difficulty controlling your cravings for junk food? Or are you finding it difficult to break bad habits ranging from oversleeping, smoking and nail-biting? If you are, the Pavlok wrist strap could be just what you are looking for [1]. Pavlok, a bracelet that can be purchased on Amazon is described as a:…
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Foods to Avoid for Thyroid Issues and Related Weight Gain
If you’re putting in daily effort towards living a healthy lifestyle, and yet still feel as if you’re not getting the results that you deserve. You’re not alone. It’s a collective struggle upon us. Many of us are doing everything right, by the means of eating, clean, getting in daily movement and being mindful of…
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Surgeons remove 27 contact lenses from woman’s eye
Whether or not you wear contact lenses, you’ve got to ask yourself: How is it possible that someone ends up with numerous contact lenses in their eyes? In the British Medical Journal, Rupal Morjaria, a specialist trainee ophthalmologist, Richard Crombie, a consultant anesthesiologist and Amit Patel, a consultant ophthalmologist, wrote a brief piece about finding…
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Are Doctors Finally Using Food to Treat Illness? How Components in Food Can Help or Hurt Us
Dan, wanting to only be identified by his first name, was 19 years old when he was hospitalized for schizophrenia. He was prescribed medication and gained 100 pounds, weighing a total of 340 pounds at six feet tall. His treatment and his weight continued for over a decade until he began to change a couple…
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9 Lemon Balm Benefits + Natural Uses for Home & Health
Sometimes, the most beneficial natural health remedies are the ones that have been around the longest. That’s certainly the case with lemon balm, a fast-growing herb that’s been studied for its effects on everything from insomnia to cancer. (1) Used in teas, cooking and to make Melissa essential oil, lemon balm has been prescribed by doctors since…
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She Was Refused A Smear Test Because She Was 24 and ‘Too Young’. Months Later, She Was Diagnosed With Cervical Cancer.
Every woman’s body is different, which is why adhering strictly to age brackets while running tests and making diagnoses can be fatal. It’s not unheard of for a child of 7 or 8 to begin receiving menstrual periods, a condition known as precocious puberty. Some don’t have theirs until they are 17 or 18. There…
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