I don’t pretend to know the discomfort and pain associated with urinary tract infections (UTIs), readers, and I count myself lucky for that. While this condition does strike men, it’s far more common in women. When the bad and good bacteria normally in the urinary tract fall out of balance and give the bad bacteria […]
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I, for a long time, thought that heart attacks look like the “classic” ones you see in the movies–guy clutches at his left arm and chest and then goes down. But, as it would turn out, this is wrong–and it’s especially wrong when it comes to women, which may explain why it’s always a guy
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Instead of the fountain of youth, folks, we should be aiming for a garden! People who garden physically and mentally benefit from it, for starters. As reported by the BBC, gardening has been found to be the habit that could very well help you live longer (https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20181210-gardening-could-be-the-hobby-that-helps-you-live-to-100). On top of all that, when you garden,
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I hope I’ve gotten your attention with that headline, folks–it’s time to hug it out! Hugs are a good thing all on their own, but now it appears that they prompt your body to release oxytocin, also known as the “love” hormone. This, in turn, can benefit your heart, lower stress levels and even more;
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Hello, ladies! Today, I’m here to talk to you about a serious trend I’ve noticed. While I don’t pretend to be a women’s health expert, I want all of you to be and stay healthy. That’s why I need to share with you that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) appears to be attacking far more women than
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How are you doing, fellow food adventurers? If you’re like me, you like to explore new foods. I love pizza and tacos as much as the next guy, but I also want to get the most health mileage out of the foods I eat. Sometimes, this involves exploring staples from other countries to find new
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What’s up, fellow toothbrushers (I hope)! You probably don’t even think about which toothpaste you’re using to brush your teeth. I know I didn’t. If it was minty and on sale, it worked. But, as it turns out, we probably should all be paying more attention to what we put in our mouths every morning
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We all know we need good sleep for our best health, and this applies to men and women equally. But as it turns out, women are less likely to get good sleep than men! A National Sleep Foundation (NSF) poll found that two-thirds of women have a sleep problem three or more nights each week,
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Look, I take some pride in my diet. I try to eat right, even when that’s not easy. But stress can be one big motivator for picking up and polishing off that bag of chips, and I, for one, am not immune to the allure! Of course, I have wondered why this happens, and I
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Ah, sleep! It’s a time to let go of stress, relax and recharge your batteries. Sleep is very important when it comes to your health. Everything from your heart health to your mood can be affected by how well you sleep and your sleeping habits. When you catch some zzzs, your body produces a hormone
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