When shopping for food supplements, you have to check the facts and know exactly what these can and cannot do for you. Supplements are not intended for use as food substitutes. They cannot replicate all of the nutrients and benefits of whole foods like vegetables and fruits. Whole foods contain three basic benefits compared to […]
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In the US, the growing prevalence of sleep apnea threatens public health and safety, affecting over 20 million adults. Obstructive sleep apnea causes fragmented sleep, which can lead to low blood oxygen levels, hypertension, mood and memory problems, and heart disease. A number of treatments can alleviate the symptoms and cure sleep apnea, from natural
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When we were kids, our parents would tell us that our teeth would rot off if we ate too many sweets. As adults, we might consciously avoid foods that are bad for our teeth to keep a confident smile, saving us from costly trips to a dental implant clinic. Knowledge of foods that negatively affect
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These days, it’s nearly impossible to go past through a cash register in a convenience store, grocery store, or pharmacy without coming across a bunch of display racks for different brands of chewing gums. In fact, statistics reveal that an average American consumes around 1.8 pounds of chewing gum on average every year. It’s easy
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According to the Arthritis Foundation, approximately 31 million individuals in the U.S. live with pain due to osteoarthritis, which is known as the wear and tear type of arthritis. Fortunately, there are many different ways to help ease your pain and manage your osteoarthritis more effectively. Specific lifestyle changes including losing excess weight and performing
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Undergoing surgery can be a grueling prospect. The thought of going under the knife is not something to take lightly. Regardless of the type of surgery, it can be a significant cause of anxiety and restless nights. That’s understandable. Fear is about being frightened of the unknown. With surgery being such an alien concept to
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On average, a recipient of the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits gets between $800 and $1,800. The computation will be based on your average lifetime earnings before your disability began. In 2019, the average SSDI benefit is $1,234. The computation is not based on how severe your disability is or how much income you
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It’s hard enough that some of the older members of our families have to be away from us because of their physical incapability to take care of themselves. The least we can do is to find nursing homes or assisted-living facilities that care about improving their well-being through physical activity. Seniors who regularly exercise—as long
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The youth of today leads a very different life compared to the youth several years back. New health discoveries help parents ensure that their children are strong and healthy. Vaccines are widely available to prevent illnesses that used to cause outbreaks and major physical defects in kids. However, there are also lifestyle changes that are
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The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) released its 2018 report last March 2019, and the numbers are surprising. According to it, there were more than 1.8 million procedures performed in the United States, a 1% increase than the previous year. Minimally invasive processes such as injections were even higher. There were at least 17
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