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This Tasty Bread Is Better Than Wheat if You Want to Lose Weight and Shed Body Fat
A life without carbs is one that’s hard to imagine, especially if you’re a bread lover like me always reaching for another slice. Luckily, in recent years we’ve learned that bread is not the enemy, if you’re opting for the brown variety. Wheat has long been the go-to alternative to white bread, but we just…
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Doing This 10 Minute Activity Every Morning Will Improve Your Digestion and Gut Health
What’s the best way to improve digestion? Many doctors and nutritionists will tell you to ease up on processed carbs, saturated fat, and food additives, all of which can raise inflammation in the body and increase your risk for certain digestive diseases. You might also be told eat more fiber, drink more water, and consume more…
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7 Ways to Stop Work From Ruining Your Wellbeing
Thanks to our 24/7 digital world, it’s rare to find a job that neatly fits into the nine to five window. Whether it’s answering emails on our morning commute or checking Facebook, having a smartphone in our pocket means we’re often expected to be available around the clock. Unsurprisingly, this is not good for our…
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Eating Spinach Will Promote Healthy Gut Bacteria and Reduce Inflammation
Whether you sneak it into your pesto, sauté it in a pan with olive oil and garlic, or pair it in a salad full of walnuts and cranberries, spinach is a delicious addition to your diet. The leafy green is high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making it the perfect nutrient booster. It’s also an excellent…
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This New Tongue-Strengthening Device Could Stop Your Chronic Snoring
When it comes to getting a good night’s sleep, chances are a little snoring has gotten in the way here and there — whether it was you waking up from your own snoring or being awoken by a partner’s. According to the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, over 45 percent of American adults snore…
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This Delicious Superfood Drink Can Help Lower Blood Pressure, Balance Blood Sugar, and Boost Gut Health
We might think of superfoods as new and trendy, but many of them have ancient roots. The deliciously creamy drink known as kefir has been helping people improve their digestion for centuries, but a recent study just uncovered a few more perks we can get from the tasty beverage. Kefir is similar to plain yogurt…
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My ‘Dense Breasts’ May Have Put Me at Higher Risk for Breast Cancer
Perhaps you’ve heard of ‘dense breasts’ – you may even have been told by your OB-GYN that you have them: 40 percent of American women are in the Dense Breast Club. Until I had my first mammogram, at age 40, I’d never heard the term. When the radiologist looked at my mammogram results on her…
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Yeast Infection Won’t Go Away Even After Treatment? It Might Actually Be This Condition
Have you ever been annoyed, itchy, and frantically wondering why your stubborn yeast infection won’t go away, even after treatment? If that’s happening to you right now, you’re not alone. You might be unsure of what to do next, especially if you’re struggling with symptoms while you’re just trying to stay stress-free during the quarantine.…
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This Fun Activity Reduces Mortality Risk in Older Adults by 35%
Heart disease is currently the leading cause of death in the United States. In fact, the CDC reports that one person dies of cardiovascular disease every 36 seconds. So as we get older, it becomes increasingly important to prioritize our heart health. Luckily, emerging science offers us some hope and insight into how we can…
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Wearing Yoga Pants During an MRI Could Burn You, Hospitals Warn
Hospitals across the country are asking patients to leave their yoga pants at home before taking an MRI in order to prevent potential burns. Medical institutions including Stony Brook University’s hospitals in New York; the University of California, Los Angeles; and Mount Sinai in New York City, have made athleisure wear (clothing designed for working…