The amazing healing powers of water
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It’s incredible how much of the human body is composed of water. Here are some basic facts of just how “watery” we really are:
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Vital tips on avoiding nail salon health hazards
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Warmer weather has arrived and that means one thing – the manicure/pedicure season is here. Spending time at a nail salon treating your finger and toenails to polished perfection, can be a relaxing refuge but be careful – that manicure or pedicure may be more than you bargained for.
Outsmarting the insect stings of summer
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A recent study estimated that more than 6.8 million people were treated in emergency departments across the U.S. for insect bites or stings over a 10-year span.
Read MoreImprove your health one change at a time
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Walking is also a weight-bearing exercise meaning your bones will become stronger and denser, lowering your risk of osteoporosis, the brittle bone disease.
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Protect yourself from parasites lurking in swimming pools
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Most people or families looking for some pool-time fun may be surprised at what could potentially be lurking beneath the surface.
Read MoreFeeling woozy? Best solutions for motion sickness
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Motion sickness happens when the body, the inner ear, and the eyes send conflicting signals to the brain.
Read More3 unique ways to protect your teeth
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Most of us are likely doing the standard care dentists advise us to do – brush and floss your teeth at least twice daily and see your dentist every six months for a checkup and regular cleaning. But there are other unique tips we should also be using making sure our pearly whites will be with us our entire life.
Read MoreMosquito and tick infections triple and are spreading rapidly, says CDC
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The most common infections caused from mosquitos in the U.S. were West Nile Virus, dengue, and Zika, while Lyme disease and ehrlichiosis/anaplasmosis were the most common tick-borne disease found in the U.S.
Read MoreFeeling bloated? 5 common reasons why
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This fairly common condition is often due to overindulging in too much food at any given meal.
Read More5 simple steps to a healthier family
/Pursuing good health should not be a go-it-alone endeavor. Instead, good health should be nurtured, held in high esteem, and to share with your family.
Read MoreImportant tips for accurate home blood pressure readings
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To get more accurate and consistent blood pressure readings from a home blood pressure monitor follow these tips:
Read MoreThe importance of good grip strength
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A firm handshake can partially reveal the strength of someone’s grip along with other social cues.
Read MoreShould you be sharing your bed with your dog?
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Here are some reasons why allowing your dog into your bedroom at night could be a win-win for both of you:
Read MoreWhy prolonged sitting can harm your body head to toe
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A recent published study found that alternating positions between sitting and standing several times each day results in reducing fatigue and pain while increasing energy and productivity.
Read MoreSimple remedies for quenching a dry mouth
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Dry mouth actually has a name – xerostomia. Having sufficient moisture or saliva in the mouth is necessary to help cleanse the mouth helping to neutralize acids produced by plaque and for washing away dead cells that accumulate on the tongue, gums, and cheeks.
Read MoreWhy hip flexor health is vital
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The key is to work at keeping your hip flexors healthy everyday by making important lifestyle changes. This can make a world of difference in keeping and maintaining your range of motion in your hips before it’s too late.
Read More5 tips on achieving picture-perfect posture
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Poor posture makes us look frail adding years to our body. Too much time spent standing or sitting slouched or hunched over takes a toll on our back taking the brunt of being out of alignment.
Read MoreScientists claim discovery of a new organ in the human body
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Over two-thirds of the human body is water, most of it contained inside cells. About 20 percent of the fluid in the body is “interstitial,” a Latin word combining “inter,” or “between,” and “sister,” or “to place” – literally, “between the other places.”
Read MoreTime to spring clean your health
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Spring has arrived! It’s time to usher in warmer, sunny days helping shake off the cold winter blues.
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