If the cancer risk alone wasn’t a good enough reason to quit this vice, here’s one more: Smoking can decrease your immune function, making you more likely to catch the flu, cold, or pneumonia.
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Onion Not only can onions bring tears to your eyes, they can bring relief to your mosquito bites. The onion’s juices, which leak out from the freshly cut bulb, can
When you think of a seizure, you probably think of the classic Hollywood version—a person shaking violently, falling to the ground and passing out. But you might be surprised to
Prioritize self-confidence There’s a difference between being proud of yourself and being cocky, and Olympic athletes know this very well. Confidence is KEY when it comes to participating in the
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Chicken Thighs Dark meat chicken has a bad reputation for being artery-clogging and fatty, but it’s the skin you should avoid. Dark meat, like avocados, is high in healthy monounsaturated
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High sugar consumption Too much sugar will interrupt the absorption of proteins and nutrients causing malnutrition and may interfere with brain development. Try to reduce your sugar intake! Air
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More Protein! At least that’s what your body needs if you want to look younger. First of all, high-protein foods make your hair look shiny, strong and even decreases the
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