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Hormone therapy and oral contraceptives Women who take hormone therapy, particularly estrogen alone, have a greater likelihood of developing dry eye. In a study involving more than 25,000 post-menopausal women,
If you enjoy a glass of vino after a hard-earned day, here’s how you’re doing right by your body. You might get sick less often While it’s no replacement for
Raw Honey Though raw honey has far more nutritional and immune-boosting value than its pasteurized counterpart, it should never be consumed by children under the age of one, as it
The fall season means pumpkin-flavored everything, football, flannels, hayrides—and dry skin. Here are skin-care tips from dermatologists to protect your skin during the fall. They exfoliate a little less When
You’re Taking Medication that Causes Swelling Hormonal contraception and hormone replacement therapy aren’t the only meds that can cause foot swelling. So can many other drugs, and usually for different
You go the gym to for your health—but the gym itself can be a breading ground for germs and bacteria that could make you sick. Folliculitis What it is: An
It’s contagious Stomach flu spreads via the “fecal-oral route,” which is just as gross as it sounds. Basically, viruses from infected feces or vomit find their way into our mouths.
Potatoes A freshly scrubbed spud that’s properly cooked is unlikely to cause illness. But watch out for potato salad. Cross contamination – the transfer of germs from one type of
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
Improve bone health Mushrooms are a rich source of calcium, which is an essential nutrient in the formation and strengthening of bones. A steady supply of calcium in the diet
Myth: It doesn’t matter what kind of vitamins you take Fact: When your doctor asks what kind of meds have you been taking, vitamins are probably the last thing on
Papaya There are lots of reasons to love this brightly colored tropical fruit, which is a rich source of vitamins A, C, E, and folate. Papayas also contain an enzyme
What causes muscle pain? You know that playing football all weekend will leave you sore on Monday or that putting in that extra tough workout in the gym is going
“Asthma is the most treatable of all chronic diseases known to mankind,” says Richard F. Lockey, MD, director, Division of Allergy & Immunology at the University of South Florida College
The night shifts The International Agency for Research on Cancer classified nighttime work as a probable carcinogen in 2007. Scientists think working at night, and working long hours into the
Getting good sleep Psychology often points to sleep difficulties as a symptom of mental health disorders, particularly anxiety and depression. A study undertaken at the University of Oxford finds that
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