I’ve heard of toxic shock syndrome (TSS), folks, and I what I have heard sounds scary! Women have lost limbs and even their lives to this dangerous condition. What I have learned recently is that tampons, a feminine hygiene product used by women around the globe, is likely a cause of this serious illness. The […]
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Pee is not the most fun subject, but it is an interesting one, especially when it comes to your health! Your urine can tell you a lot about your health, especially when it changes or something seems wrong. Dehydration If you had a great workout or just spent too long in the heat without enough
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I’m sure you’re tired of hearing that we need more sleep, but it’s still a massive problem. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around one-third of all adults in the US are just not sleeping enough (https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/index.html). It’s a serious problem with potentially dire consequences. Not sleeping enough has been linked with
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Pomegranates were all the rage for awhile, and you might have gotten sick of hearing about their benefits and seeing them everywhere. But, folks, this fruit does have a lot to offer, and it may just help ease joint pain! Previous animal studies have shown that consuming pomegranate extract reduced the severity and rate of
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You’ve probably been hearing a lot about cold thermogenesis lately. If not, you will soon, as it’s become quite popular! Thermogenesis is how your body produces heat to keep you warm. Cold thermogenesis is when you expose yourself to cold intentionally to kick this process into overdrive, as your body works harder in cold settings
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Hormones are pretty important for your body and your health, even if you don’t usually hear many details about them. These chemical messengers are almost like the post office of your body, and if they’re not working properly, you’re missing some pretty important deliveries! A hormone imbalance isn’t always easy to spot at first, but
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Bananas, folks, are a pretty nifty fruit. Affordable, sweet and inside their own packaging, these fruits are a staple in many healthy diets. They are packed with vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin B, Vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, copper, manganese, fiber and even protein, according to Healthline (https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-proven-benefits-of-bananas#section1). While you may already know about all of
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I like to think I know a little bit about vitamins and supplements, my friends, but every once in awhile, there’s something that passes me by! Today, that’s magnesium, which might just be necessary for hearth health. Magnesium is a pretty important mineral for your body. If you’re deficient, you might experience muscle weakness, unexplained
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Many of us, folks, spend far more time sitting than anything else. It’s not surprising–when a lot of our work involves a computer, it’s tough to avoid it! The National Human Activity Pattern Survey, which was commissioned by the US Environmental Protection Agency, actually found that the majority of people in the U.S. spent around
At this point, I’m betting you’ve heard about a lot of different diets to follow, folks! Keto, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free–there are so many that it can be hard to keep track of. If you know you need to change your diet to include more plant-based foods–many of us do in the U.S., so you’re certainly
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