If you are one of those people who constantly feels the need to leave nothing on the plate at the end of a meal, you are likely aware of portions and other tips to cut calories. But now a study out of the UK is confirming what many already knew: if you use large plates…
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There is nothing more exciting and beautiful than having a child, except when that child becomes sick and the feeling turns into fear. Taking your child to the pediatrician regularly can help to prevent dangerous diseases and help with certain disorders. Here are three areas that doctors regularly check children. Ears It is not uncommon…
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. It causes one in four deaths, this means about 610,000 people die a year from it. Heart disease is a big issue for women. Nearly 90% have at least one risk factor for it. Approximately 50% of Americans have high blood pressure, high…
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New research suggests that there are as many as 1.5 billion people globally that deal with some form of chronic pain. There are over 26 million Americans between the ages of 20 and 64 who experience back pain, the leading cause of disability in workers under 45. An additional 45% of workers report chronic neck…
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Most people have never even heard of ibogaine. In the U.S., ibogaine is classified as an illegal substance. However, in other parts of the world, this same illegal substance is distributed as an innovative detox treatment program. For instance, in 2009, Mexico legalized ibogaine. And with over 460,000 Mexicans addicted to drugs, and possibly more…
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When a medical crisis strikes, it is never a good thing and is always at least somewhat scary but is it a true emergency? Do you need emergency room care? Can I go to one of the many urgent care locations? How can I tell? While there are definitely times when a trip to the…
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Many businesses in the service market can often have difficulty keeping profits up through their services alone. That’s why many service companies have opted to selling industry-related retail products to their clients as a form of supplemental income. Rather than stocking brand named products, many companies have looked into creating their own brand to market…
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Do you have cellulite? If you’re not sure about the answer to this question, take a look at your thighs and buttocks next time you glance in the mirror. If you see dimpled flesh in these areas of the body, chances are that it’s cellulite that you’re looking at. Fear not, however, about cellulite. Not…
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As much as you may like it to be, seeing isn’t always believing. In fact, more often than not, your eyes are almost constantly playing tricks on you. This is precisely why optical illusions are so fascinating. A prime example of this is the infamous “dress” that went viral earlier this year. Online users —…
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It’s common knowledge whenever a nuclear disaster happens that radiation is bad for us. Extreme levels of it can be hazardous and even deadly, and we’ve seen places like Chelyabinsk be completely shut down and quarantined once their levels get too high. But how often are we thinking about the radiation we face day to…
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