Health

We all know that poor diet and lack of physical activity contribute greatly to the obesity problem in the United States, but did know that that there's a class of artificial chemicals that are also ...

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Adding to the ever-expanding list of ways to unwind and practice self-care is the use of a singing bowl or sound bath to boost relaxation. Some say that this practice actually dates back thousands of ...

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You've probably heard the word "immunocompromised" being used a lot lately and may have a general idea of what the term means. But what else should you know about having a compromised immune system? Your immune ...

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We've all done it — delayed a task for hours or days, even though we knew we'd be better off doing it sooner. For example, according to research, 80 percent to 95 percent of students ...

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For people struggling with dyspnea, or difficulty breathing, a technique called pursed lip breathing is often used to improve oxygenation. Imagine you're blowing out the candles on your birthday cake while slowly exhaling — it ...

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Heartburn, a form of uncomfortable indigestion, affects millions of people every day, yet is largely preventable and treatable. Roughly 20 percent of adult Americans put up with painful heartburn or acid reflux symptoms on a recurring basis — and more than ...

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Whether you're concerned about building an emergency food supply or simply looking to reduce food waste in your home, knowing the basics of food storage definitely comes in handy. Keeping the food that you purchase fresh ...

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Thanks in no small part to a reliance on and addiction to technology, a sedentary lifestyle has become the norm. As a result, good posture has never been more important, but unfortunately, our obsession with ...

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For those who are familiar with "cabin fever," they've likely experienced it around the time that spring begins, after a period of being stuck indoors during the cold winter months. However, many more people are ...

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In early March, an evening after the "Worm Moon," I stood silently in my Pennsylvania yard and simply listened. At first, I thought I was imagining things. But no, it was real. I could actually hear the ...

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