How bad is salt for your health?
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Our bodies do need a certain amount of salt to function properly and the body is sure to rebel if it doesn't get enough.
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FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE
Essential vitamins men should take as they age
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As men age, certain vitamins and nutrients become essential to ward off age-related illnesses.
Read More10 Minute Saliva Test for Cancer has "Near -Perfect Accuracy
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A 10-minute rapid and accurate saliva test for cancer could revolutionise cancer diagnosis
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The best type of nut for your health
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One of the best nuts you can eat are walnuts. They are most nutritious when consumed as a whole, including the skin.
Read MoreSymptoms of congestive heart failure
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Congestive heart failure may be caused by other health conditions that affect your heart such as high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, or certain valve conditions.
Read MoreWhat is Radiation and how does it affect our body?
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There are two types of radiation: ionizing and non-ionizing, and the type determines whether or not there are serious health risks.
Read MoreAcupuncture for Treating Pain
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Many acu-points are near nerves, and when stimulated these nerves cause a dull ache or feeling of fullness in the muscle. The stimulated muscle sends a message to the central nervous system causing the release of endorphins, the neurotransmitters that block the message of pain.
Read MoreDo you know the difference between probiotics and Prebiotics
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Probiotics are known as “good” bacteria for the benefits they have on your digestion and subsequent overall health. Prebiotics on the other hand are typically different types of carbs that have a positive effect on our health.
Read More13 reasons why you’re not losing weight – and what to do about it
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If you’ve been trying to lose weight but with minimal success, there may be barriers preventing you from reaching your goal that you’ve never even thought of.
Read More6 nutrients you may be deficient in
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Thanks to the wide variety and availability of nutritious foods in the United States, nutrient deficiencies are not a common occurrence.
Read More6 reasons why you eat when you’re not really hungry
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Why do we get those cravings to eat when being hungry is not the answer? If we could just ignore those impulses, we would be perfectly fine but that’s easier said than done. The root cause often stems from our emotions.
Read MoreHealth Benefits of Quitting Soda
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Cutting diet soda can help you live a better, and healthier life. Here are some of the benefits of quitting soda.
Read MoreTop 10 habits that raise your risk for Diabetes
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 79 million American adults have pre-diabetes. Here are 10 bad habits you can avoid that could be increasing your risk for diabetes:
The truth about artificial sweeteners
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How healthy are artificial sweeteners? Are they really better than regular sugar? While you may be getting less sugar and calories, you are usually consuming more of something else that may also not be so good for you.
Read MoreCancer becoming number one killer
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New statistics show that cancer is becoming the number one killer in more states across the United States. This comes as deaths from heart disease have declined. Across the nation, heart disease is still the leading cause of death. And fortunately, death rates for both have been dropping for about 25 years. However, heart disease has dropped at a higher rate.
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Zika Virus Heading to the US
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Could the ZIka virus be heading to the United States, and is this cause for concern? Virologists are concerned with the Zika virus spreading to the US and causing an outbreak because of how quickly it has spread in recent years.
Read MoreWhy walking can do wonders for you
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Very few of us would argue that walking is simply a naturally wonderful way of getting and keeping yourself in shape. It’s free, accessible and there is minimal investment in expensive equipment with the exception of a good pair of walking shoes.
Read More5 habits really fit people practice daily
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We all know a person who effortlessly seems to always stay in shape. Their weight hardly fluctuates, they appear to eat whatever they want, and they rarely talk, complain or obsess over their looks.
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