Health

What They Don’t Tell You About C-Sections

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Many traditions throughout history have come to view one’s birth as one of the most important moments in a human’s ...

The Impact of Exercise on Sleep and Sleep Disorders

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For many individuals, achieving truly restful sleep is increasingly elusive in the modern world. Sleep disturbances are incredibly common, with ...

Holistic Approaches to Treating Vertigo

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Imagine standing still, but the room spins around you like you’re stuck on a merry-go-round. That’s vertigo — a dizzying ...

How to Avoid and Treat Digital Eye Strain

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Our modern world has become undeniably tethered to digital devices. Indeed, the last decade has seen a massive surge in ...

The Hidden Triggers of Insulin Resistance and How to Restore Balance

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Insulin resistance often start without major warning. You could be eating candy bars or drinking sweet sodas every day and ...

Your Nails Reveal How Fast You’re Aging

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When was the last time you paid attention to your nails aside from keeping them trimmed? While looking at your ...

Exploring Benefits of Different Wavelengths of Light in Photobiomodulation

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Photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy, also known as low-level laser therapy (LLLT), is a noninvasive therapeutic modality that utilizes light within specific ...

Environmental Chemicals Increasingly Linked to Breast Cancer Risk

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Breast cancer is on the rise worldwide, and research increasingly points toward the often-overlooked role of environmental chemicals like triclosan ...

How Does Hot Lemon Water Benefit Your Health?

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Lemons have been valued for centuries, not just for their bright, tangy flavor but also for their powerful health benefits. ...

Intermittent Fasting During Adolescence Could Have Long-Term Effects on Metabolism

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Intermittent fasting (IF) has become one of the most popular health trends in recent years, with benefits stating it helps ...

How Maternal Vitamin D Status Impacts Preterm Birth Risk

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Research revealed 62% of pregnant women tested in the first trimester were deficient in vitamin D.1 This concerning statistic underscores ...

How Sleeping Pills Harm Your Brain and Raise Dementia Risk

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An estimated 50 million to 70 million Americans struggle with sleep disorders, and one in three adults fails to get ...

Butyrate — The Gut-Brain Axis Connector That Influences Mood and Cognition

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Butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) produced in your colon through the bacterial fermentation of dietary fiber, is a metabolite ...

Weekly Health Quiz: Mitochondrial Dysfunction, Alzheimer’s Support and Benzodiazepines

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1 How do specific bacterial strains, such as Streptococcus bovis, in the gut microbiome increase the risk of early-onset colorectal ...

The Wide, Encompassing Role of Vitamin K2 on Human Health

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When it comes to vitamins, well-known examples that immediately come to mind include vitamins C and D. While these are ...

How Chronic Stress Changes Your Hearing

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You’ve probably felt stress sneak into your life — like when your heart races on a hectic workday or your ...

The Surprising Metabolic Benefits of Mangoes

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Mangoes, enjoyed worldwide for their sweetness, are more than just a tasty indulgence. Research shows that this vibrant tropical fruit ...

Filling the Tank — Restoring Cellular Energy (Part 2)

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A body without energy is like a car without gas. No matter how well its components are maintained, it cannot ...

What They Don’t Tell You About Benzodiazepines and Anxiety

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The first barbiturate used for medical purposes, barbital, was discovered in 1903,1 and once recognized as an effective sedative, was ...

The Importance of Vitamin B12 for Brain Function in Seniors

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Did you know a simple vitamin could keep your brain sharp as you age? Vitamin B12, found in foods like ...

How Aerobic Exercise Like Walking Protects Against Dementia

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Dementia, a neurodegenerative condition characterized by memory loss and cognitive decline, is a growing health crisis that casts a long ...

Vitamin E During Pregnancy Shown to Prevent Food Allergies in Newborns

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Vitamin E, while not as popular as other vitamins, nevertheless plays an important role in human health. According to the ...

Probiotics Offer New Hope for Alzheimer’s and Other Neurodegenerative Diseases

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Neurodegenerative diseases (NDs) are disorders characterized by the progressive loss of structure or function of neurons, leading to their eventual ...

How Long Does It Take to Form a Lasting Health Habit?

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Forming a habit is often portrayed as a simple process — repeat a behavior for a few weeks, and it ...

Mitochondrial Dysfunction Sparks Inflammation and Cancer Risk

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Chronic inflammation and cancer are health challenges that affect millions of individuals worldwide. Inflammation is your body’s natural response to ...

Metabolic Syndrome Contributes to Prostate Enlargement in Aging Men

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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a condition most men face as they get older, with over half of men in ...

Gardenia Compound Offers Hope for Rare Genetic Disorder

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Gardenias are admired around the world for their beauty and fragrance, but their history extends far beyond aesthetics. Traditional medicine, ...

Aspartame Triggers Insulin Spikes and Inflammation in Blood Vessels

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Aspartame, a common artificial sweetener found in sugar-free sodas, protein bars and even chewing gum, is touted to be a ...

The Truth About Bread — Why Your Ancestors Could Digest It (And Why You Might Not)

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For thousands of years, bread has been essential to human nutrition — a dietary staple enjoyed daily across countless cultures, ...

Regular Flossing Lowers Risk of Stroke and Heart Disease

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According to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) 2022 Global Oral Health Status Report, oral diseases — including untreated tooth decay ...