The foolproof plan for staying healthy while on vacation
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To avoid this from happening to you, here are some strategies to stay well on your next vacation:
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How prolonged sitting harms health
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The next time you find yourself sitting longer than you should, stand up and move around – every little bit of activity adds up over the course of a day keeping you more lean, more fit and less likely to develop metabolic syndrome.
Read MoreBlue zone secrets to living a long, healthy life
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A blue zone way of life is achievable by anyone. Consider how our health would change if we all embraced the philosophy of such a lifestyle. Once you’ve crossed into the blue zone, you’ll never want to go back to your old way of living.
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How to turn hurting feet into happy feet
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robably just about all of us have experienced and complained of aching feet. Maybe it stemmed from standing all day in uncomfortable shoes or walking a long distance on an unforgiving surface.
Whatever the reason, when our feet hurt, life can be miserable. There can be numerous causes for feet to hurt but for chronic pain or discomfort, there is a good chance it is due to one of the following reasons. However, if foot pain does not go away or get better, always contact a podiatrist for a full foot evaluation to figure out the origin of hurting feet.
Read MoreCauses and care of dry mouth
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Have you ever had your mouth feel parched and as dry as the Sahara desert? Then you know the feeling of a dry mouth. Sometimes it’s caused by something as simple as needing to drink more fluids or the weather. But when dry mouth is a frequent or constant annoyance, then it could be a signal of another issue, sometimes serious, that should be addressed to figure out the reason.
Read MoreReverse prediabetes by being PROACTIVE
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You’re chances of developing prediabetes over the course of your lifetime is about 50-50 according to research. A large study from the Netherlands followed 10,000 adults for 15 years testing their blood sugar levels and found at age 45, about half would develop prediabetes, 30 percent full blown diabetes and nine percent would need to take insulin. Factors accelerating the rate of developing prediabetes were increased age, body mass index (BMI), and waist circumference.
Read MoreMisconceptions and mistaken beliefs about constipation
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Everyone has their theories on what causes constipation. Some people have the belief that certain foods are “constipating” or that if you don’t have a daily bowel movement you are technically constipated. The common and various misconceptions that persist among the general public on this topic only adds to the burden of the discomfort of constipation.
Read MoreAfter Years in the Sun: Actinic Keratitis
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When men reach the age of 40 they are taught to be on the lookout for prostate and colorectal problems, but that's also the age they need to take a hard look in the mirror at their skin. Actinic keratitis, which can develop from years of exposure to the sun, can also be a precursor to skin cancer.
Read MoreCan You Hack Your Sleep?
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Once upon a time – and not so very long ago – if you wanted to understand how soundly you were sleeping, you needed to go to a lab for a specialized test. Known as a polysomnography, it would measure:
Indoor Tanning: Bad, and Getting Worse
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It's springtime and a young person's fancy turns to... indoor tanning beds. And yes, that's completely insane. Researchers estimate that indoor tanning may cause upwards of 400,000 cases of skin cancer in the US annually, yet approximately 7.8 million adult women and 1.9 million adult men in this country use tanning beds. In 2015, all that indoor tanning-induced skin cancer lead to a total economic loss of $127 billion over the lifetime of those patients. Unlike other well-documented bad behaviors, such as cigarette smoking or cleaning your gun while drinking tequila, indoor tanning is actually on the rise.
Read MoreTreat ankle sprains to prevent ankle instability
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It can happen within a blink of an eye - a sprained ankle. No matter the cause, the rolling of the ankle outward while the foot turns inward and you will know you’re going to be hurting. About 25,000 Americans have this mishap occur every day according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons making ankle sprains the most common ankle injury in the majority of sporting and other activities. Even though ankle sprains may seem trivial, anyone who has experienced this unfortunate event may have extended prolonged or chronic ankle instability leading to feelings of the ankle “giving way” during normal activities of daily living.
Read MoreThe Psychology of Gambling Addiction
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Yes, gambling addiction is a “real” addiction. It is an impulse-control disorder that can destroy lives as completely as alcoholism or an opioid habit. Some new technology, however, is providing some insights that may help us fight it.
Read MoreStartling ways your body will change with age
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Growing older is inevitable and as we do, there are some other inevitable changes taking place. These changes are not the usual suspects we can feel or see when looking in a mirror – graying of hair, receding hairline, jowls forming, sagging and wrinkled skin or stiffening of joints. Besides those undeniable signs of aging, there are other less subtle changes occurring from our head to our toes. Wisdom may come with age but along with it also comes widening, deepening and longer physical characteristics that have been happening over the years.
Read MoreGet gorgeous skin by summer with these 7 foods
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Before you know it summer will be here and that means a lot more skin will be on display. Now is the time to begin revitalizing and renewing our skin that has been covered up all winter and one way is by eating certain foods.
Read MoreTop tips on avoiding back pain
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If you have back pain, you share a commonality with many others. At one time or another, back pain affects an estimated 80 percent of Americans. Four out of five people will experience back pain at some point in their life making it the fifth most common reason for seeing a doctor. The pain can range from severe to mild and be located anywhere from the lower, middle or upper back.
Read MoreRetinoids for wrinkles – effective or not?
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The look of smooth, wrinkle-free skin has been sought after for centuries by both sexes. One of the most used and studied anti-aging compounds has been retinoids.
Read MoreHow to put fatigue to rest
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Has fatigue been dragging you down, making life seem incredibly hard? Does the thought of doing daily necessities such as paying bills or doing laundry make you weary just thinking about it?
Read MorePlant waters are making a splash
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Soda sales have taken a nose dive in recent years as people are looking for beverages containing less sugar. It looks like a possible new beverage fad and thirst quencher has arrived ready to take soda’s place– plant waters. These beverages made from extracts of fruits, vegetables, grains, grasses, and various plant parts such as leaves and even rinds, are making a splash in the water world of drinks.
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