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• New Study Finds Missing Link in Fibromyalgia Treatment
  Many fibromyalgia sufferers live with chronic pain, fatigue and other difficult symptoms that affect their ability to perform everyday tasks. Few have any clear indicator as to the cause of their health condition, or worse, how to cure it, or at least alleviate symptoms. Knowing so little about the syndrome, the medical community has had […]
• How Our Gut Bacteria Can Use Eggs to Accelerate Cancer
  “We are walking communities comprised not only of a Homo sapiens host, but also of trillions of symbiotic commensal microorganisms within the gut and on every other surface of our bodies.” There are more bacterial cells in our gut than there are human cells in our entire body. In fact, only about 10 percent of […]
• 12 Crucial Facts About Vitamin K
  One of the least-known vitamins, it’s not surprising that there’s a lot of mystique and mistakes surrounding vitamin K. Everywhere I turn, another person is sharing misinformation about this critical nutrient. To help set the record straight, here are some essential facts you need to know about vitamin K: Food is the Best Source Food […]
• 5 Myths About Miscarriage We Need to Stop Perpetuating
  Where are a slew of myths about miscarriage that are isolating for people who have experienced one. We need to stop perpetuating those falsehoods, starting now.
• 5 Surprising Reasons You Feel Beat Up After Workouts
  Post-workout exhaustion makes it harder to enjoy workouts and exercise consistently. Luckily, you can overcome this common hurdle.
• The 10 Worst States for Women’s Health and Well-Being
  It’s 2019, and women still face inequality and attacks on their health and well-being. And the quality of life for women can vary greatly, depending on where they live. A recent study from WalletHub compared life for women across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. It broke down 24 indicators of living standards into two […]
• What is Art Therapy (and Should You Try It)?
  We all need some support once in awhile, but not everyone is big on conventional talk therapy. Meet art therapy: part playtime, part therapy session.
• How Important is the Sodium to Potassium Ratio in Our Diets?
  More than a thousand years ago, for the treatment of hypertension, an ancient Persian medical text advised lifestyle interventions, such as avoiding meat and pastries, and recommended eating spinach. A thousand years later, researchers discovered that a single meal containing spinach could indeed reduce blood pressure, thanks to its nitrate content. All green leafy vegetables […]
• 8 Natural Remedies for Dry Eyes
  Sometimes dry eyes are amazingly easy to fix. If your tears are evaporating too quickly, these natural remedies for dry eyes may fix the problem.
• Can’t Do a Single Pull Up? Here’s How to Change That
  Get ready to feel like a badass -- you've got this! Here are a few tricks to help you get strong enough to do a pull up.
• These are the Best Foods for Fighting Seasonal Allergies
  Stop wasting your money on medicine with nasty side effects. Here are the best foods to get you through allergy season without living at your local drugstore.
• Surprising Food Offers Hope for Schizophrenia
  People suffering from schizophrenia may find help in a surprising place: broccoli sprouts. That’s because new research found that one of the compounds found in this highly nutritious food may help to reset the brain chemistry of those suffering from the disease. Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person […]
• 37 Ways to Start a Kindness Revolution
  With all the nastiness we see around us in the news, it is more important than ever to ensure that being awful to others is not the new norm. It seems like being meanspirited and nasty has become commonplace thanks to reality television stars publicly degrading others and politicians who seem to lack even basic […]
• 4 Surprising Facts About Nightshade Vegetables
  Some experts advise eliminating nightshade vegetables for optimal health, but should you? Let's look at some facts about nightshades, so you can decide for yourself.
• 5 Amazingly Easy Ways to Beat Bad Breath
  Don't panic if you have bad breath. Try these simple tips to beat bad breath with ease.
• 5 Terrific Moves for Out-of-Shape Seniors
  Today, I'll show you some amazingly easy exercises seniors can do no matter how unfit they are. Use these exercises to burn fat and build strength.
• Potent Health Benefits of 15 Common Herbs and Spices
  We use herbs and spices to enhance our food’s flavor. But often they’re doing so much more for us behind the scenes. Here are some powerful health benefits of 15 common herbs and spices. 1. Basil If you have an herb garden, odds are you’re growing some basil. This aromatic herb adds a flavorful — […]
• Why Dancing is More than Just Good Exercise
  I used to be a professional dancer, so trust me when I tell you that dance is truly like no other form of exercise on the planet. Here's why.
• Why Are People Mesmerized by Fire?
  Is there anything more enticing than the warm glow of candlelight? Whether you need to settle your mind for a quiet meditation, create a romantic environment or pass the time during an evening out camping, firelight will always set the mood. But why? Why is fire so mesmerizing? Why can’t we help but stare? It turns out there may be an […]
• 14 Plastics to Cut from Your Life that You won’t Even Miss
  There are many plastic items that can be fairly painless to give up or replace with more eco-friendly alternatives.