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Fight Fatty Liver and Unwanted Weight Gain With This Simple Diet Tweak
When it comes to taking care of our health, we often overlook one of the body’s most important organs — the liver. However, the liver is responsible for important functions like the production of digestion-boosting bile, and it even governs our fat metabolism. But what’s the best way to eat for a healthy liver? Research…
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Adding More of This Common Supplement to Your Diet Could Lead to 40% Fewer Migraines
Suffering from migraines? You’re not alone! Almost one in five American women deal with them, and many more have other types of debilitating headaches and neurological disorders. However, a new study says that making a small tweak to your diet could alleviate some of your symptoms — and make those awful headaches pop up less…
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6 Ways to Heal an Under-Active Thyroid That Cost Next to Nothing
An estimated 20 million Americans have an under-active thyroid — a condition that affects eight times more women than men and causes fatigue, weight gain, and blue moods. There are so many factors that contribute to thyroid slowdowns — from diet and nutrition to hormones and genetics —that getting a diagnosis and treatment often results…
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4 Medicinal Mushrooms That Will Boost Your Immunity and Prevent Disease
Immune health is at the forefront of our minds as the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues. But outside of the crisis, our immune health affects so many parts of our body including our heart and brain. While we’re doing our best to take our supplements and maintain a healthy lifestyle, there are certain foods that boast…
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Is Slimy Spinach Safe to Eat?
There’s no question that spinach is one of the healthiest foods in the world, packed with vitamins and minerals. However, spoiled spinach can spell trouble for anyone who eats it — including health risks like food poisoning. That’s why it’s important to recognize bad spinach from good spinach. One big question that a lot of…
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8 Ways Beat Anxiety About Working Out
Half of my friends exercise regularly and the other half hibernate at the very mention of the word “workout.” Very few have ever set foot in a gym. In a survey that was conducted last year, “fear of judgement” and “lack of confidence” were some of the main reasons for not moving. When I ask…
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This Silver-Woven Pillowcase Will Eliminate Acne-Causing Bacteria While You Sleep
Be honest: How often do you wash your pillowcase? If you’re anything like us, you probably go a wee bit longer than the two to seven days experts recommend. And that means you could be lying on a headrest that soaked in acne-causing oil and bacteria — unless you’re using one of Silvon’s antimicrobial pillowcases…
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Eye Drops That Will Improve Your Vision Are Almost Here
I’ve had to wear glasses all day every day since I was a child. I love my dark frames — and I’ll admit I do look a little strange without them — but it would be nice to be able to ditch them from time to time. I’ve tried contacts, but they dry out my…
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How Writing an ‘Intimidation List’ Can Help You Become More Confident
Most of us have been told in our lives that we should confront our fears rather than let them stew. I’m personally terrified of heights to the point that watching Up (yes, the animated Disney movie) actually gave me nightmares. I’ve made resolutions to try and get over that fear countless times — telling myself…
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Your Dementia Risk Is Linked to Your Fitness Level, Study Says
Fitting in a workout might be almost as stressful as your actual job — but a new study suggests it just might be the thing you need to ward off dementia, a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. The research, published this week in Neurology Medical Journal, found that women…