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Some Expired Medicine Is Still Safe to Use, Experts Say
We’ve all been there: You pick up a new package of cold medicine at the pharmacy, use two capsules, and stash it in the medicine cabinet. Next time you’re sick, you notice that the box has already expired. So do you toss the pack and spend another $20 on a new case, or do you…
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Drinking This Vegetable Juice Can Lower Blood Pressure and Improve Brain Function
Move over, celery juice! There’s a new vegetable in town that’s got a number of incredible health benefits: Beet juice. In fact, scientists just figured out that a little bit of this red veggie every day can make a huge difference in your cardiovascular and neurological health — and it all comes down to your…
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These Holiday Nuts Will Keep Blood Sugar Stable, Boost Brain Function, and Maintain Energy Levels
Most of us only think of chestnuts when singing about them roasting over an open fire during the holidays, but there are a ton of reasons to not only enjoy now, but keep them in mind all year round. First of all, they have a delicious subtle sweetness similar to sweet potatoes. On top of…
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The Treadmill Workout That Thousands of People Swear By to Lose Weight and Lower Blood Pressure
Working out in the pandemic — and especially in the dead of winter — is a challenge for so many of us. You may be forced to stay at home for long periods of time without access to little more than an old treadmill. Or, maybe you’ve got access to a gym but you don’t…
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Ditch Cotton Swabs For Good With This Simple Technique to Remove Ear Wax
Earwax is a natural and healthy substance that is vital to our ear’s defenses. It is not advised that you clean your ears unless you have an earwax blockage. Never attempt to swab out excessive or hardened earwax with objects such as a cotton swab or a hairpin as this can damage your eardrums and…
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This Is How Many Steps You Need to Take per Day to Actually Lose Weight Walking
While many of us struggle to lose weight, dropping those extra pounds really comes down to one thing: burning more calories than you take in. Getting more physical exercise is one of the best ways to get moving on your weight loss journey. And if you’re one of the many of us who’s counting your…
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What Are Prebiotics? — The Real Key to a Healthy Gut
Health professionals everywhere have been touting the benefits of probiotics for a while now. But it’s time to start talking about prebiotics, the food that probiotics use for energy and could not function without. A healthy gut is essential to living a healthy life. The microbiome, or the bacterial environment in our gut, regulates how…
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Sluggish Thyroid? Eat These Foods to Minimize Your Symptoms
The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the neck that releases several hormones that play significant roles in our bodily functions. Specifically, thyroid hormones affect the body’s metabolism, growth, cell repair, and temperature regulation. When the body can’t make enough thyroid hormones, this is called hypothyroidism — a condition that can cause nagging symptoms…
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This Beloved Alcoholic Beverage Could Have Incredible Anti-Aging Skin Benefits
Love to unwind with your favorite craft beer at the end of a long day? While you may just enjoy it for the taste, more and more research has come out showing just how incredible beer can be for your health, including your skin. According to a new study from Italy published in the academic…
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This DIY Bug Repellent Is Made With 2 Ingredients You Already Have
Summer festivities involve spending a lot of time outside, which means you’ll probably come into contact with mosquitos and a number of other creepy crawlies. Unfortunately commercial bug repellents often contain harmful ingredients and toxic chemicals. We know that you wouldn’t want to expose yourself or your family to such things, so we’re here to…