Collagen supplements are all the rage these days. They claim to do everything from reduce wrinkles to help joint pain to prevent bone loss and to even help you lose weight. But do they work? Let’s start with the basics. What is collagen? Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body and one of […]
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Oct
Oct
In the age of Botox, filler, and plastic surgery, it’s safe to say that we’re obsessed with looking younger and more beautiful. While there’s no doubt that some of these more drastic measures may provide you with instant results, keeping up with a regular healthy diet, chalk full of nutrients and hydrating foods, will provide […]
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Oct
Oct
While most people get cold hands and feet during the colder, winter months, some people suffer from the unpleasant feeling of cold extremities year-round. In most cases, cold hands and feet are not usually a sign of an underlying health condition, however if you have persistently cold hands and feet, coupled with discoloration, then it […]
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Oct
Oct
Men and meat. The relationship dates back to the stone age, when males hunted for food. Meat has long been associated with strength and masculinity and still today, the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey reveals that men eat 57% more meat than women do. While there’s no doubt meat is a good source […]
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Sep
Sep
Constipation is one of the most common health conditions in the United States, but out of embarrassment, or the sheer risk of divulging too much personal information, it should come as no surprise that it’s rarely discussed in social settings. However, it’s so common, that approximately 14% of American adults suffer from it, which accounts […]
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Sep
Sep
Your skin is your body’s largest organ, and often outwardly reflects what’s going on inside. This is true when it comes to menstruation. If you ask any woman, no doubt she will agree that her monthly hormonal changes are often coupled with breakouts, especially around the chin area. But why does this happen, and since […]
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Sep
Sep
Why do parents force their kids to eat broccoli? Well, everybody knows that broccoli is considered one of those healthy, “dark, leafy green” vegetables, that have an abundance of vitamins and minerals, but is there something more to this familiar green? While broccoli is considered a rich source of vitamins K and C, it is […]
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Aug
Aug
September is here and although school is starting again, many children will continue “virtual” or distance learning where they are sitting at a computer screen all day with limited activity and the temptation to snack all day long. Even for those children returning to the classroom, there will be no scheduled gym periods or the […]
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Aug
Aug
If you or someone you know suffers from multiple sclerosis (MS), you probably know how unpredictable life can be. Some may go long periods with mild or no symptoms at all, while others can experience frequent symptoms such as blurred vision, fatigue and unsteadiness. Unfortunately, some with severe cases can eventually lose the ability to […]
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Aug
Aug
The inflammatory response is a complex cascade of biochemical reactions that recognize and respond to sites of injury. While we know that acute inflammation is a normal, protective process following pain or injury, chronic inflammation, on the other hand, is when the body has persistent, systemic inflammation causing damage to its own healthy tissue, rather […]