10 Worst Pieces of Advice Allergy Doctors Have Ever Heard

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Allergies are hypersensitive responses from the immune system to substances that either enter or come into contact with the body. Nearly half of Americans have some type of allergy—how many of these allergy myths have you fallen for?

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With so many advances in technology, our lifestyles are changing, and as a result, we’re spending a lot more time sitting down – also called ‘being sedentary’ – at home,

Self-Care Habits That Will Help You Enjoy Your Life More

A.C. December 21, 2017

“Self-care is something we tend to forget about because it can almost seem as if you’re being selfish,” says Apryl Zarate Schlueter, author of Finding Success in Balance: My Journey

6 Heart Attack Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

A.C. August 27, 2018

You probably know a heart attack represents the death of a segment of your heart muscle caused by a significant loss of blood supply. The blood is usually cut off

10 Signs Your Kidneys Are in Big Trouble

A.C. June 26, 2019

Most people don’t think much about their kidneys until something is really wrong. Considering they’re you’re built-in detox machines, you might want to pay closer attention to these fist-sized, bean-shaped

7 Superfoods That Keep You Hydrated All Day Long

A.S. October 16, 2017

Cucumber Water content: 96.7% This summer veggiewhich has the highest water content of any solid foodis perfect in salads, or sliced up and served with some hummus, says Keri Gans,

4 Natural Ways to Relieve Sinus Pain

A.C. April 4, 2019

Your sinuses are air-filled spaces inside your forehead, cheekbones, and behind the bridge of your nose. When they get inflamed – usually because of an allergic reaction or an infection

10 Worst Foods for Your Heart You Should Avoid

A.C. October 6, 2018

According to the American Heart Association, heart disease accounts for one in three deaths in the U.S.—claiming nearly one life every 40 seconds in 2017. What’s even more appalling is

5 Things People With Rheumatoid Arthritis Want You to Know

A.C. April 14, 2018

Do you know why rheumatoid arthritis is often called a ‘silent disease’? Well… let’s say it’s special, because you can tell when a person with this condition is feeling their

7 Things That Happen When Your Heart Stops Beating

A.C. September 17, 2018

Each year, 325,000 adults die from SCA in the United States, according to Cleveland Clinic. Knowing CPR and acting quickly provides the best chance of survival in the face of

Conditions You Might Mistake for ADHD

A.C. August 7, 2019

Inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity are the key behaviors of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is normal for all children to be inattentive, hyperactive, or impulsive sometimes, but for children

Why Do I Bruise So Easily? – 8 Surprising Causes

A.C. July 11, 2019

We’ve all been there – a shin to a coffee table or a trip on the sidewalk can leave you with a black-and-blue or two. But what is a bruise,

8 Symptoms of Vitamin B12 Deficiency You Shouldn’t Ignore

A.S. October 16, 2017

Fatigue / Weakness Weakness and fatigue occur because your body doesn’t have enough vitamin B12 to make red blood cells, which transport oxygen throughout your body. As a result, you

These Foods Can Cut Your Risk of Stroke

A.C. October 10, 2018

A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted or reduced, depriving brain tissue of oxygen and nutrients. Within minutes, brain cells begin to die.

9 Mistakes You Make When You Wash Your Hands

A.C. September 9, 2019

Improper handwashing can leave you susceptible to germs. Make sure you’re not making these mistakes. You don’t wash long enough A recent Michigan State University study found that 95 percent

20 Things You Think Are Healthy But Actually Aren’t

A.S. July 23, 2017

Kids’ Cereal Sounds pretty common, right? Well, those colorful cartoon characters hide a dark secret. Kids’ cereal actually contain over 40% more sugar per serving than adult cereal – not

This Inspiring Story Proves That Anyone Can Lose Weight Easily

A.C. October 26, 2017

We all want to reach our goals in life and some stories inspire us to make them. So, fake it ‘til you make it! “I wanted to live a healthier