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How’s your protein intake? Low, high, enough? If you’re unable to come up with a clear answer, maybe it’s because you are unaware of the Recommended Daily Intake (RDI). Most
If you’re a woman 50 or older who undergoes a bone density test, there’s a one-in-two chance the results will indicate you have osteopenia. If so, your immediate question will
While there are many factors—like environment, family history, and age—that can affect how long you live, there’s no shortage of research to back up the very strong connection between diet
Chest pains can be scary, understandably—and you should definitely call 911 if you think you’re in cardiac arrest—but some types of chest pains may have nothing at all to do
Heart attacks aren’t always the chest-grabbing, arm-numbing events you’d imagine. In fact, according to one study from the American Heart Association, 45 percent of all heart attacks in the United
While diabetes is manageable, it can shorten your life considerably. It can also up your risk of things like blindness, heart attack, and even loss of a foot. Check out
Irritable bowel syndrome is a gut disorder characterized by cramps, bloating, and bouts of constipation and diarrhea, among other symptoms. Disrupted communication between the gut and brain causes the signs
Cigarette smoking kills more than 480,000 Americans each year, with more than 41,000 of these deaths from exposure to secondhand smoke. It is difficult to give up this bad habit,
If you have high cholesterol, you’re not alone—so do about 100 million other Americans. High cholesterol increases your risk of heart disease and heart attacks and it comes from a
Our scientific knowledge is continually evolving—don’t forget that 80 years ago, doctors recommended cigarettes. Check out the latest information on controversial health topics!
When people think about Lyme disease, what immediately comes to mind is the so-called bullseye rash that’s most often associated with the tick-borne illness. However, according to the Centers for
Scratching your head over bruises you don’t remember getting? Maybe you find yourself wondering, Why do I bruise so easily? Bruising occurs when blood vessels burst and leak blood under
Cinnamon is beneficial to include in your diet. Only ½ teaspoon of this magical spice daily can have positive effects on blood sugar levels, immunity and digestion. If you like
Your brain takes a beating when anxiety gets out of hand. Here’s how stress affects your brain—and how to calm back down again. Effects of stress: Your brain doesn’t learn
Cracking your knuckles causes arthritis. When you crack your knuckles, you’re (usually) not doing anything harmful: the “crack” you hear is actually negative pressure temporarily pulling nitrogen gas into the
We all have questions about everything related to this global pandemic and up to this point some of them still remain unanswered. More than three months had passed when the
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