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A well-rounded, nutritious diet positively impacts your body. It’s essential to eat a balance of fruits, vegetables and other foods to give yourself everything you need to thrive. Your eyesight is an example of something you can boost and protect through your eating habits. Here are eight healthy foods that improve vision. 1. Citrus Fruits […]

If you’re an outdoorsy person, you’ve probably experienced poison ivy once or twice. This plant leads to an allergic reaction that causes a skin rash at the point of contact. There are around 50 million Americans who get poison ivy annually. You likely won’t experience anything more than an itch. That said, it’s often bothersome […]

Stress — everyone seems to drip it these days. It’s no surprise that feeling like you live in a nonstop tune by Queen and David Bowie can do funny things to your mind.  What are the psychological effects of stress? Recognizing the following eight signs can let you know when to ease off the gas […]

Let’s face it — if you have had chronic pain for a while, you probably know what works for you and what doesn’t. While you try to be patient, it’s hard to repress the urge to scream, “Do I look like a camel,” when one more person suggests drinking plenty of water.  However, that isn’t […]

Modern life exposes humans to tons of toxins that their more primitive ancestors never encountered. Many of these substances can have adverse health effects. Understandably, you would want to rinse them away before they could damage your tissues.  However, how effective are some of the most frequently used cleansing methods? Here’s an overview of five […]

When your temples pound so badly, your molars ache, you can’t accomplish much through the haze of pain. How can you prevent frequent headaches and get back to life?  One way involves changing your diet to include more of what your body needs to stave off the conditions causing the pain. Here are ten foods […]

The word “cholesterol” can seem somewhat intimidating or scary. That said, your cholesterol can only damage your health when you have too much low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. If you have high LDL levels, you may eventually experience cardiovascular issues like heart attacks. Fortunately, you can make changes to your diet to lower your cholesterol. Here’s […]

Have you ever wondered how much damage one hot dog or bag of chips can do to your body? Scientists don’t have precise answers, given the wide variation in human metabolism and digestion. However, there’s no doubt that what you put in your mouth impacts your health. A healthy diet requires balance. It’s okay if […]

Joint pain might not seem like that big of a deal until you find everyday activities like walking and reaching up to grab a coffee mug from the cupboard excruciating. Of course, you want to do everything you can to reclaim your mobility and reduce your discomfort.  Your body is a complex machine, and everything […]

Is your job stressful? Even if you answered that question with a resounding “yes,” you might have a bigger challenge stating why.  However, understanding the underlying trigger for feeling overwhelmed in the office can help you take corrective action — and possibly save your career. Here are the four causes of stress at work and […]

Can you be stressed out and not know it? Yes. However, emotions that you don’t voice or process can materialize in other ways.  Stress can wreak havoc on your physical self. Anyone who ever held the hot seat when their teacher called on them to answer a question they weren’t prepared for knows pressure triggers […]

The second most common type of cancer in America is breast cancer. You should know how your breasts usually look and feel so that you can recognize abnormalities. It’s always better to catch any type of cancer early. This way, you’re able to access more effective treatments. A breast self-exam won’t be able to detect […]