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Amy Mackelden

Nutritionist To The Stars Oz Garcia's Advice For Overcoming Long Covid - Exclusive

Celebrity nutritionist and anti-aging expert Oz Garcia explained the practices he implemented that helped his recovery from long Covid.

Catherine Caruso

Study Confirms Vitamin D Supplements Could Be An Effective Treatment For Depression Symptoms

Taking your vitamins benefits you more than you think. A recent study explains how vitamin D supplements may help treat symptoms of clinical depression.

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Beth Bradford

Can Thinking Make You More Tired?

During stress and when our brains need to work, the glutamate outside of the cells builds up. When these levels are too high, it's difficult to make decisions.

Ciara Turner-Ewert

How To Practice Good Hygiene When Traveling

Staying hygienic while traveling is important for any type of trip. This will help ensure your health and safety so you can focus on what matters -- having fun.

healthyNick

What Is Decompression Sickness?

People like divers, pilots, and caisson workers may be at risk for decompression sickness. Here's what it is, how it's treated, and how to prevent it.

healthyNick

What Is Chemo Brain?

Chemotherapy treatment for cancer can have many serious side effects, including chemo brain. Here's what causes it and what you can do about it.

Erin Demmer

What Are PTSD Flashbacks And How Can You Cope With Them?

PTSD flashbacks can be distressing because it feels like you are reliving your trauma. However, there are techniques you can use to help you cope with them.

Lisabeth Fauble

Is This TikTok Hack For Treating Migraines Worth The Hype?

Migraines may affect more than 12% of U.S. adults. Women experience migraines three times more than men, and some migraine headaches may be genetic.

Anthony Crutcher

Does Soy Sauce Cause Inflammation?

Soy sauce is well known to affect health due to its high sodium content. But are there ingredients in soy sauce that might cause inflammation as well?

Amanda Vining

Will Wrapping Your Stomach With Vaporub And Plastic Wrap Make You Lose Weight?

Some users promote wearing the plastic wrap during exercise and sleep. The anecdotal results include weight loss and more firm skin.

Anthony Crutcher

Drinks That Could Be Aging Your Brain Faster

Aging is unavoidable, however, there are things we can do to slow its inevitable forward march. Here's why these three drinks could be aging your brain faster.

Angela Todd

What Impact Does Lemongrass Oil Have On Your Kidney Health?

Aside from having a pleasant aroma, lemongrass oil has been utilized in a variety of medicinal practices. But what effect does it have on your kidney health?

Niko Vercelletto

Tips For Diabetes Prevention

Diabetes is one of the most common diseases in the U.S. It's estimated that 96 million Americans have prediabetes, and 37.3 million Americans have diabetes.

Erin Marie

How To Tell The Difference Between Bed Bug Bites And Flea Bites

Bed bugs and fleas can be quite the pest, but here's how to tell them apart if you start to notice the emergence of bug bites on the surface of your skin.

Erin Demmer

Nutritionist Reveals The Best Foods To Eat To Ease Stress - Exclusive

When we're stressed, it's tempting to reach for foods that comfort us but are unhealthy. Here are the foods you may want to consider instead.

Joanna Marie

Are Grapes Good For Diabetes?

Grapes contribute to the body's supply of minerals, vitamins, carbohydrates, and fiber, but are they ideal in a diet designed for diabetes management?

Sabika Hassan

How To Properly Use A Glucometer

Whether you're managing Type 1 or 2 diabetes, it's important to monitor blood sugar levels. In order to successfully do so, most need their handy glucometer.

Sabika Hassan

Is There A Link Between Leukemia And Anemia?

Both leukemia and anemia are blood diseases. While the diseases are very different, their symptoms may be similar and they may overlap in some cases.

Amanda Vining

How Often Should You Really Be Conditioning Your Hair?

Striking the right balance between greasy strands from over-conditioning and dry, damaged strands from under-conditioning can be challenging.

Amanda Vining

How To Keep Your Beard Clean And Hygienic

If you love your beard, it's important to keep it clean and well maintained. Discover some great tips for beard hygiene from the experts.

Amanda Vining

A Simple 'Skin Pinch' Test Could Let You Know If You Are Dehydrated

There are some hallmark symptoms of dehydration that let you know your body doesn't have enough fluids, including excess thirst, fatigue, and confusion.

Erin Marie

What Happens If You Don't Treat Swimmer's Ear?

Swimmer's ear is a painful infection caused by bacteria growing in the ear canal. Find out what can happen if you don't get your swimmer's ear treated.

Alex Czachor

Everything You Wanted To Know About Fluoride

You've probably heard about the importance of fluoride for oral health, but what is fluoride and why does it benefit your teeth? We've got the scoop.

Robin Rothstein

What Men Need To Know About Their Sexual Health As They Age, According To Dr. Justin Houman - Exclusive

Men's sexual health expert Dr. Justin Houman weighs in on the importance of dispelling taboos about the topic and what men can do to stay healthy.

healthyNick

The State With The Most Deaths From Alzheimer's Disease In 2021 May Surprise You

Alzheimer's is within the top 10 causes of mortality in the United States. And its prevalence is far greater in this U.S. state.

Kimberly Smith

What It Really Means When Your Snot Is Green

If you are noticing green snot in your tissue after blowing your nose, you may be wondering what it means. Read on to find out why your snot is green.

Erin Marie

Is Bar Soap Or Body Wash Better For Getting Clean?

When deciding between bar soap and body wash, there are many options to choose from. Read on to find out which option is best for getting squeaky clean.