50 Body Myths You Should STOP Believing (Part 3)

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Vitamin C prevents the common cold.

While it’s true that vitamin C does improve your immune system, that doesn’t necessarily mean that it’ll prevent you from getting a cold, or even make your symptoms any better.

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Nasal Congestion If your nose is constantly runny or stuffy, this could be a sign that you suffer from allergic rhinitis, also known as seasonal allergies. However, nasal congestion could

7 Common Things That Could Be Triggering Your Headaches

A.C. January 30, 2020

Jaw misalignment Jaw joint dysfunction and bite-related issues are two common headache causes, says Ronald Konig, DDS, a dentist in Houston who specializes in TMJ treatment. “A big contributor to

7 Shocking Things Your Sweat Is Telling About Your Health

A.C. July 18, 2018

You need more sodium Add salt to foods such as eggs, vegetables or meats, because salty sweat is your body’s request for more sodium. If your sweat stings your eyes,

7 Signs That You’re Having a Sinus Infection

A.S. August 24, 2017

It Hurts When You Move “When you lean forward, the inflamed mucus membrane and mucus—and your now heavier head—change the way your brain interprets head position and weight and give

5 Foods That Are Surprisingly Good for Your Heart

A.S. September 16, 2017

Dark Chocolate Cleveland Clinic says the cocoa bean is responsible for chocolate’s health benefits. Cocoa beans contain antioxidants that help protect cells from damage caused by free radicals, which usually

Tongue Marks That Signal Some Serious Health Issues

A.S. July 7, 2017

And this is what the tongue looks like after several meals without brushing it. It’s just bacteria that gradually goes away, so nothing unusual.

9 Helpful Secrets to Avoiding Kidney Stones

A.S. August 20, 2017

Avoid Vitamin C Supplements For the past few years, studies have shown that people who take higher doses of vitamin C supplements actually double their risk of forming a kidney

6 Great Things That Happen When You Stop Eating Sugar

A.C. June 13, 2019

Cutting out sugar isn’t easy, but the health benefits are exponential—and they kick in almost immediately after you rein in your sweet tooth. Here’s exactly what happens. You will look

8 Signs of Iron Deficiency You Shouldn’t Ignore

A.C. February 25, 2019

Fatigue Feeling very tired is one of the most common symptoms of iron deficiency. This happens because hemoglobin helps carry oxygen around the body and without enough iron, your body

11 Miraculous Foods That Boost Your Metabolism

A.S. January 3, 2018

Protein-Rich Foods Foods that are high in protein levels offer you a dramatic increase in metabolism for at least a couple of hours. The main reason for that is that

6 Common Types of Headaches You Can Experience

A.C. January 14, 2018

1. Tension headaches Tension headaches are the most common kind of headaches. They feel like constant pressure around the head, particularly at the temples. Tension headaches may be caused by

6 Tips to Fall Back Asleep After Waking Up in the Middle of the Night

A.C. October 23, 2019

It’s the middle of the night and suddenly, you’re wide awake, unable to go back to sleep. Try these tricks from regular folks who managed to conquer their sleeplessness. 1.

9 Delicious Foods That Give You Energy Instantly

A.C. September 20, 2018

Almonds Almonds are a great snack, as they contain important nutrients, like magnesium and B vitamins, that help convert food to energy. “Research shows that people with low magnesium levels

5 (Potentially) Poisoned Foods That Make You Sick

A.S. August 29, 2017

Raw Vegetables Vegetables surpass eggs, chicken, beef, and pork for the most salmonella cases. That’s right, those foods you’re always told to eat more of are responsible for transmitting 18%

6 Heart Attack Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

A.C. August 27, 2018

Dizziness Though most heart attacks don’t make you suddenly lose consciousness, they can reduce or cut off blood flow that brings oxygen to the heart and brain, which may cause

6 Signs of a Vitamin K Deficiency

A.C. August 19, 2019

When it comes to nutrients, vitamin K isn’t one we hear a lot about, but it’s an important one. There are two primary types of vitamin K: vitamin K1 and