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Stories By Maria Faller
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While fruits and veggies are obviously healthy, they're not considered the most nutrient-dense. The answer may appeal to a carnivore's heart.
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You Should Stop Eating Dairy If This Happens To You
Some people absolutely need to avoid cheese and milk. Included in the list of those who should go dairy-free are people with a known allergy to milk. -
What Are The Most Common Injuries In Basketball?
Playing basketball can help lift your mood and give you a great cardiovascular workout. However, injuries related to the sport are not uncommon. -
The Connection Between Vitamin D And Arterial Stiffness Explained
Vitamin D helps ensure elasticity of the arteries by reducing inflammation, which can help prevent hypertension, heart attack, stroke and other health issues. -
The Easiest Ways To Combat Seasonal Depression
Unfortunately, the extra number of dark hours and cold temperatures have a negative impact on many people, some of who develop seasonal depression. -
The Vitamins You Need If You Have Dandruff
There is an association between dandruff and diet. Dandruff may be present if your body is low in certain essential nutrients. -
Try This Nut If You Need More Selenium
Selenium is a powerful essential nutrient that is crucial for your health, which can only be acquired through food or supplements. -
The COVID-19 Vaccine Myth About Kids' Fertility Explained
Can the COVID-19 vaccine affect your child's future fertility? Here's what to know about this pervasive myth. -
What Are The Most Common Injuries In Football?
You might be surprised to learn that concussions are, by far, not the most common injury of football players. Here is what impacts athletes more frequently. -
The Real Reason Gym Memberships Are So Hard To Cancel
Many gyms build a business model on the premise that most people won't go, and this plan generates massive income, so gym contracts discourage cancellations. -
Why You Should Always Check The Label Before Buying Yogurt
While yogurt is marketed through commercials and advertisements as a super healthy snack for its nutrient and probiotic content, it does have some drawbacks. -
What Happens To Your Body When You Do Flutter Kicks
This core-activating movement works your abs, hip flexors, quads, and lower back, as well as burning fat. -
What Happens To Your Body When You Do Donkey Kicks
Donkey kicks are great for toning the butt because they target the biggest glute muscle, the gluteus maximus. Here are other ways they benefit your body. -
Does Dehydration Cause High Blood Pressure?
High blood pressure occurs when the heart uses too much force while pushing the blood against the walls of your blood vessels. Does dehydration make it worse? -
How To Know When It's Time To Increase Workout Intensity
It's time to ramp up intensity when you've been doing the same workout for up to six weeks and haven't noticed any changes in your body ... or you're bored. -
Avoid This Type Of Fish If You Want Healthier Hair
Fish that contains high amounts of methylmercury can be dangerous not only for hair, but major organs including the brain, heart, and kidneys. -
Friends Star James Michael Tyler's Cause Of Death Explained
James Michael Tyler, 59, died on Sunday. The actor was well known for his character, Gunther, the barista on the hit series "Friends." -
What Does The 'D' Stand For In Allergy Medicine?
Allergies can cause a wide variety of uncomfortable symptoms. When you take allergy medicine for relief, what does the "D" stand for on the box? -
You Should Avoid Taking These Antibiotics On An Empty Stomach
Antibiotics come with specific directions for use, and it's important to follow these guidelines to ensure the medicine works optimally. -
Tawny Kitaen's Cause Of Death Explained
Tawny Kitaen's actual cause of death was dilated cardiomyopathy, a common type of heart disease. The actress died earlier this year on May 7, 2021. -
The Worst Time Of The Day To Go To The Gym
Any time is a good time to head to the gym, but to maximize your gains and minimize your wait time and frustration, avoid busy times. -
You Might Be Washing Your Underwear Totally Wrong
Depending on how you wash your underwear and what detergent you use, you might not be completely eliminating the bacteria on it, which could impact your health. -
You Should Start Cooking With This Oil If You Have High Blood Pressure
If you have high blood pressure, it's important to be mindful of your diet. Cooking with one specific oil can help you manage the condition. -
Vitamins You Should Take For Seasonal Affective Disorder
Those who live with SAD may benefit from supplementation with vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids, and melatonin. -
What Really Happens When You Take Children's Medicine As An Adult
If you have ever found yourself taking children's medicine, you are certainly not the first to have done that. What are the risks of doing so as an adult? -
The Big Mistake You're Probably Making With Vitamin C
If you only take vitamin C when you feel a cold coming on or you are already sick with the flu, you are not going to reap all the benefits. -
Why Soda May Make You Age Faster
Soda and sugary beverages have been scrutinized for quite some time, but did you know that drinking them may also make you age faster?