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A Tennis Ball Is What You’re Missing in Your Carry-On Bag
We all know that flying is uncomfortable: You’re 40,000 feet in the air in a small seat, the person in front of you has reclined all the way back, the person next to you as decided to take their shoes and socks off, and there’s seven people in line for the only bathroom. But there’s…
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6 Ways to Prepare For Menopause That Will Help Ease the Transition
Menopause is a tricky time in a woman’s life. Our bodies are very complex and our needs change as we go through different phases. Certain nutrition and lifestyle habits may work for a woman during one time in her life and not in another. As it turns out, what we do during the years just…
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A Promising New Supplement May Improve Brain Health, Boost Strength, and Reverse Overall Signs of Aging
We’re always looking for ways to stop signs of aging, right? Well, there’s some good news: Scientists are currently optimistic about a new supplement called GlyNAC, which they believe could hold the key to slowing or reversing many of the health issues that pop up as we get older. A new pilot clinical trial from…
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7 Ways to Lower Cholesterol Without Meds
It’s not too late to lower your “bad” LDL cholesterol — a fat that can stick to artery walls, raising your risk of heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer’s and cancer. When your LDLs drop, your immune system begins clearing out any bits of plaque already in place, making them shrink or even disappear. Here’s how to…
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This Genius Cooling Bracelet Was Made to Ease Your Hot Flash Symptoms
Ah, hot flashes — one of life’s greatest joys … said no one, ever. Whether you’ve been dealing with menopause for years or you’re new to the host of not-so-delightful symptoms that come along with being a woman of a certain age, hot flashes — or night sweats, as they’re called during sleep — are…
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This Cholesterol Medicine May Reduce Severity of Covid-19 Infections by 70%
Scientists have made a promising breakthrough in treating Covid-19 infections. According to a new study, there’s a readily available cholesterol medicine that can effectively fight against the virus and reduce the risk of passing it along to others. Researchers in the UK and Italy looked at more than 100 licensed drugs hoping to find ones…
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6 Foods That Banish Bloat, Constipation, Indigestion, and Other GI Issues
GI issues aren’t any fun. Upset in the GI tract can lead to issues like stomach aches, uncomfortable bloating, constipation, and more. The good news is, you can cure them with at-home remedies. Pineapple eases belly bloat. Summer indulgences like ice cream and hot dogs double your risk of indigestion. If a fun meal has…
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3 Easy Yoga Moves to Soothe Fibromyalgia Pain
Fibromyalgia pain can make you feel sidelined from life. Thankfully, this workout can ease your chronic pain as effectively as medication! How Yoga Banishes Fibromyalgia Pain “Medications only address part of the fibromyalgia puzzle; yoga addresses multiple aspects,” says Ginevra Liptan, MD, author of The FibroManual: A Complete Fibromyalgia Treatment Guide for You and Your…
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This Common Vitamin Deficiency May Weaken Muscles as We Age, New Study Finds
Vitamin D has an abundance of benefits, like boosting our immune system and helping to reverse hair loss. If you’re already taking the nutrient, we have more good news, and if not, it may be time to start. A new study has found that vitamin D also plays a vital role in supporting muscle strength…
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6 Ways to Cut Your Risk of Uterine Cancer
You’re smart to take steps to prevent uterine (also known as endometrial) cancer, especially since new studies prove a healthy uterus releases hormones that help strengthen your bones, protect against incontinence, improve sexual function and lower heart disease risk as much as 25 percent. Get your vitamin D. A daily 2,000-IU dose of vitamin D3…