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5 Ways to Stay Heart Healthy After Menopause
While heart disease is often thought of as a men’s illness, the fact is it kills more women than breast cancer, according to Associate Professor Amanda Vincent of the Australian Menopause Society. “Post-menopausal women are nearly two-and-a-half more times likely to develop cardiovascular disease than their pre-menopausal sisters,” she says. Cardiologist and chief medical advisor at the…
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3-Ingredient Natural Cough Drops That Heal You From the Inside Out
If you haven’t heard of slippery elm cough drops, you’re seriously missing out. These natural cough drops may be the secret to halting your hack. What is slippery elm? Those who are familiar with plant medicine may have heard of slippery elm before, as it’s touted for its ability to treat conditions like coughs, constipation,…
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This Sweet, Juicy Fruit Can Ease Inflammation, Lower Cholesterol, and Decrease Blood Pressure
When it comes to fruits that everyone enjoys, it makes sense why mandarin oranges often reign supreme: They’re easy to peel, fun to pull apart, and yummy to eat. But on top of all of that deliciousness, these oranges are also full of health benefits, including being a huge help to your immune and cardiovascular…
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Lentils Can Reduce Blood Sugar Levels — If You Eat Them the Right Way
If you ask us, lentils don’t get nearly enough love in the food world. Inexpensive, versatile, and most importantly, tasty, lentils have a lot to offer us that we’re missing out on. But we have a hunch that some exciting new research will give us all a whole new appreciation for the humble legume —…
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How to Exercise in a Safe Way so You Protect Your Pelvic Floor
When it comes to your gym routine, early morning jog, or weekly tennis game, protecting your pelvic floor muscles probably isn’t the first thing to spring to mind. After all, isn’t simply moving your body what health professionals have been harping on about for years? Well, it turns out that many women who suffer from…
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The One Thing That Finally Cured My Neck, Shoulder, and Upper-Back Pain
Jewelry maker Marissa Alperin laid down her tools and flexed her fingers, gazing proudly at the gorgeous gold necklace she’d finally finished. Looking up at the clock, she winced as she realized she had spent the past three hours hunched over her workbench — and she knew what that meant. “Whenever I moved from sitting…
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Beat Stress, Menopause Symptoms, and Bone Loss With Clary Sage Essential Oil
The holiday season is here, and for many of us, that means stress. And you know what makes it even worse? Menopause symptoms like irritability and hot flashes. Who really wants to sit at the table listening to your stubborn cousin argue about politics, all while sweating your pants off? Luckily, we’ve discovered clary sage…
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Do You Get a Skin Reaction From Butternut Squash or Pumpkin? Here’s What’s Happening and How to Treat It
Butternut squash is a staple ingredient in so many tasty fall and winter dishes. But for some people, handling it can lead to an uncomfortable skin reaction like their palms suddenly becoming red and itchy. If this is you, then you know how unpleasant the feeling is, but do you know what it is? The…
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Making This Small Tweak to Your Diet Can Protect Your Vision as You Age
Never given much thought to your eye health before? It might be time to start. Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control show that roughly 93 million Americans are at high risk for serious vision impairment or loss, but only about half have actually sought medical help for potential issues in the past year. Glaucoma…
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Walking a Little Faster May Add Years to Your Life
Brisk walkers, rejoice! While some folks may complain that you walk too quickly, you’ll be happy to know that science is on your side. New research suggests that fast walkers live longer than those who walk at a slower pace. A May 2019 study published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings — which used health data…