7 Foods That You Should Avoid Eating Raw

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Kidney Beans

Raw beans contain proteins called lectins that break down with cooking. Not all lectins are toxic; some are even beneficial. The lectin in kidney beans, though – called phytohemagglutinin – is harmful at high doses.

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Approximately 5.8 million American adults are dealing with Alzheimer’s disease. This whopping number increases with each passing day, so it’s our duty to recognize the early signs of this silent

30 Effective Ways to Treat Your Psoriatic Arthritis (Part 1)

A.S. July 27, 2017

Shed extra weight People with psoriatic arthritis are more likely to be overweight than other people. It’s not clear which comes first—the weight or the disease—but extra weight stresses your

7 Things You Should Know About Online Doctor Visits

A.C. June 10, 2020

Virtual healthcare represents “virtual visits” that occur between patients and their doctors via communications technology in real time. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual appointments could solve a lot of problems.

8 Signs Related to Cancer Most People Ignore

A.C. February 1, 2018

If your cough insists to persist, you should visit your doctor for a second opinion. Many people experienced this annoying cough and after, they were diagnosed with lung cancer. Try

7 Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes You May Miss

A.C. April 3, 2020

“It’s not like you wake up one day and all of a sudden you’re thirsty, hungry, and [going to the bathroom] all the time,” says Melissa Joy Dobbins, RD, a

Top 10 Best Foods to Get a Flat Belly

A.S. October 13, 2017

Cucumbers Thanks to the flavonoid antioxidant quercetin (which reduces swelling) and a high water content of 96%, cucumbers “can definitely help prevent bloating,” says Gans. This crunchy veggie is also

8 Home Remedies for Foot Odor That Actually Work

A.C. August 8, 2019

Your feet are the natural habitat of millions of bacteria, which thrive on your sweat and skin cells. By-products produced by these bacteria are what give feet that stinky smell.

How Much Coffee Is Too Much?

A.C. October 19, 2020

So… how much coffee is too much? Have you ever thought of that? Because caffeine itself has numerous health benefits, but when you drink way too much, those benefits convert

20 Important Things Doctors Wish You Knew About Arthritis

A.C. March 4, 2020

Even if it is a very common medical condition, arthritis is not well understood. Also, if you thought that only older folks have arthritis, you are completely wrong. People of

Calcium Deficiency: Everything You Need to Know

A.C. May 31, 2019

Calcium is an essential mineral that keeps your body functioning well. Most people know that calcium is associated with bones and teeth. In fact, 99 percent of the calcium that

This Is What You Need to Know About Hepatitis C

A.C. March 20, 2018

This is a serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus and it’s transmitted when an infected person’s blood gets in a healthy person’s blood stream. This could happen

6 Poor Health Signs Men Shouldn’t Ignore

C.C. August 21, 2020

Women tend to say that men complain too much and cry like a baby when they catch a cold (otherwise known as ‘man flu’) or have a headache, but some

Best and Worst Sleeping Positions (and Why)

A.S. August 10, 2017

11 Unexpected Reasons You’re Gaining Weight

A.C. May 8, 2019

If you started taking in more calories than usual or cutting back on exercise, you wouldn’t be surprised if the numbers on the scale crept higher. But what if you’re

Why Do I Sweat So Much? Causes of Excessive Sweating

A.C. April 30, 2019

When you’re giving it your all at the gym, you don’t mind sweat. After all, a drenched tank top is practically a badge of honor—a sign that you’re pushing yourself

8 Ways You Can Support Someone Grieving During the Coronavirus Crisis

A.C. August 21, 2020

Unfortunately, the novel coronavirus has wreaked havoc all over the world and many people are grieving and need your support these days. “Not only is there incredible loss of life,