Since its invention in 1928, the Pap Smear has saved thousands of women’s lives by detecting the early signs of cervical cancer. When caught early, women have a 93% survival rate, as compared to a 13% chance when not found until the final stage of this deadly cancer. (1) New knowledge on the role of human… View Article
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Every day, thousands of people flock to the gym to trudge grudgingly on a treadmill or other cardio machine for a predetermined amount of time. When we’ve become sufficiently sweaty, we head to the bathroom scale and hold our breath — willing the tiny needle to stop going up, up, up. Despite our hours at the… View Article
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Himalayan Salt lamps are the latest wellness trend to hit the market. People across the nation are rushing over to their nearest health food store to get their hands on one of these glowing, pink rocks. Many, however, don’t actually know what they’re buying or why, and don’t know how to tell a good product… View Article
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Himalayan Salt lamps are the latest wellness trend to hit the market. People across the nation are rushing over to their nearest health food store to get their hands on one of these glowing, pink rocks. Many, however, don’t actually know what they’re buying or why, and don’t know how to tell a good product… View Article
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Taking a trip to your doctor’s office can be a dreadful experience and that just doesn’t seem right. In comparison to your doctor appointment or hospital operation, chances are you feel more scared about the medical bill you’ll receive at the end of it all. But it doesn’t have to be that way – not… View Article
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Time spent outside of school for children today is a lot different than it was 50 years ago. Kids are spending less time playing outside, and more time sitting in front of a screen, watching TV, playing video games, and on social media. This sedentary behavior is impacting our kids’ health, not just physically, but… View Article
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For most of us, dragging ourselves out the door to go do a workout is a herculean effort in and of itself. We admire those who seem to never run out of motivation, watch them test their mental and physical limits in awe, only for them to return the next day for more. It’s hard… View Article
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This amazing guest post was written by Corinne Keating, a wellness blogger, and founder of Why So Well. Follow her on Facebook for health and wellness inspiration. 10 Real Truths No One Tells You About Transforming Your Body You’ve seen the before-and-after pictures on Instagram, the latter showing off defined abs, lean legs and toned… View Article
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This amazing guest post was written by Corinne Keating, a wellness blogger, and founder of Why So Well. Follow her on Facebook for health and wellness inspiration. 10 Real Truths No One Tells You About Transforming Your Body You’ve seen the before-and-after pictures on Instagram, the latter showing off defined abs, lean legs and toned… View Article
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This amazing post was written by Industrial Athletic, a top manufacturer of strength and fitness equipment. We encourage you to check out their website here! Losing weight is a popular and commendable goal, but when beginning to navigate the vast amount of theories, diets, and exercise routines available to those looking to accomplish weight loss,… View Article
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This amazing guest post was written by Christy Hall, a Wellness Mindset Coach and Hypnotist. We encourage you to check out her website! It hardly seems like a bad thing to focus on eating healthier when so much of the population is overweight or obese. And yet, for some, a focus on eating healthier develops… View Article
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Your body needs good quality sleep just as much as it needs clean water and nutritious food. Without it, you can’t concentrate, your skin looks aged, you’re more at risk for heart disease and diabetes, and it gets really hard to lose extra weight (1). Sound familiar? You’re certainly not alone. And it’s not just over-busy… View Article
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As a society, we are chronically underslept. Adults should be getting 7.5-8 hours of shut-eye each night, but are averaging less than 7. (1) Once you take into account the actually quality of that sleep (i.e. undisturbed and restful), the outlook is pretty grim. We’ve turned into a nation of sleepwalkers, and it now may be one… View Article
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Let’s all take a moment to be honest with ourselves: If brownies were good for us, we would eat them every day. As it turns out, with a few substitutions, you can have your cake (err, brownie) and eat it, too, with these sugar-free, gluten-free protein brownies. Not only are they sweetened with Stevia and packed… View Article
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Like it or not, aging is a fact of life. It’s better than the alternative we say to ourselves. That doesn’t mean that we can’t age gracefully, however, and look beautiful no matter what decade of life we are in. Your skin is a complex three-layered organ that is exposed to both intrinsic (within the body)… View Article
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Much of breast cancer prevention advertising campaigns have been centered around the importance of living a healthy lifestyle and the importance of a regular exercise routine. Studies show that regular, moderate-intensity cardiovascular and strength training reduces the risk of developing breast cancer in both pre- and postmenopausal women. (1) (2) (3) But, what happens when… View Article
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In a hyper-digital age of selfies and #TransformationTuesdays, we are inundated with images of the physical body. That’s what many people tend to fall in love with – the aesthetically perfect body. And there’s nothing wrong with that, per se. What we tend to forget, however, is the immense mental strength you must build as… View Article
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Headaches can be debilitating. Whether it’s a sinus headache resulting from a cold, a cluster headache, or a full-blown migraine, headaches prevent you from getting work done, participating in the activities you love, and enjoying time with friends and family. You have probably been told by your doctor to take a painkiller as soon as… View Article
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In a world where there is food available on almost every corner, vitamin deficiency is still a major factor of poor health in developed countries. While some say changes in our soil are to blame for nutrient deficiencies, there are many reasons why in a country where people eat too much, they still fall short… View Article
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Green tea has been used for centuries to boost energy levels, fight back against common illness, and even as a staple in skin and hair care routines.(1) We drink it, cook with it, and rub it on our faces more than any other tea in the world. But has our obsession with green tea become… View Article
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From the moment puberty begins, girls are taught by their mom’s the ins and outs of tampon usage. We’re introduced to the different brands available, how to use the applicator, and most importantly to change our tampon every four hours. We know there is a risk of developing toxic shock syndrome, but understand the risk… View Article
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This article is shared with permission from our friends at Medicaldaily.com. In the United States, about 38 million people currently suffer from migraines, according to the Migraine Research Foundation. These headaches can be very serious — migraines are actually the sixth most disabling illness in the world. Federal regulations previously prevented scientists from studying the effects of… View Article
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This article is shared with permission from our friends at Wellnessmama.com. Going to the gym can be impractical when you’re a mom of littles, but thankfully many great workouts can be done from home. That’s why I’m such a fan of the Tabata workout, and it just might be the perfect choice for moms on the run … pun… View Article
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This article is shared with permission from our friends at Wellnessmama.com. Going to the gym can be impractical when you’re a mom of littles, but thankfully many great workouts can be done from home. That’s why I’m such a fan of the Tabata workout, and it just might be the perfect choice for moms on the run … pun… View Article
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If you’re married, then you know how special and important moments, gestures, and words are to your daily life. Chances are you have formed these things – these habits – early on in your relationship, probably before you married each other. You can do a lot to nurture a healthy, long-lasting marriage. These acts can… View Article
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We live in an age of connection, where everyone is within arms reach of either a phone, computer, or tablet. But is this connection having profound effects on our ability to leave work where it lay? Some say that we never actually leave work, thanks to our devices, and it’s having profound repercussions for our… View Article
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There’s a restaurant in Madrid that’s flipping the business on its side. Known as the Robin Hood restaurant, they charge the rich to feed the poor. It’s become Spain’s most sought-after lunch reservation. The Robin Hood restaurant has managed to poach staff from luxury hotels and celebrity chefs, and for paying customers, lunch is fully… View Article
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