50 Body Myths You Should STOP Believing (Part 3)

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Cracking your knuckles causes arthritis.

When you crack your knuckles, you’re (usually) not doing anything harmful: the “crack” you hear is actually negative pressure temporarily pulling nitrogen gas into the joint, and that’s not harmful.

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A sleep problem could be a symptom of a serious health issue or an adverse effect of therapy in order to treat certain conditions. So, if you often find yourself

These Medications Can Cause Weight Gain

A.C. September 6, 2019

When your doctor puts you on a prescription medication, reading the list of potential side effects can be daunting. While it may be tempting to ignore that fine print completely—after

Healthy Sugar Alternatives You Should Try

A.C. November 6, 2018

The average American consumes more than 126 grams of sugar per day (think: three 12-ounce cans of soda), which happens to be more than twice what the World Health Organization

Small Lifestyle Changes That Help You Live a Better Life

A.S. September 28, 2017

Sleep Well After a tiring day of almost 12-14 hours in action of work at office or home, traveling, reading, social networking, cooking, cleaning etc. you deserve a good sleep

Delicious Foods That Can Give You More Energy

A.C. November 6, 2018

Many people feel tired or run-down at some point during the day. A lack of energy could affect your daily activities and make you less productive. The fact is that

Check Out the Surprising Health Benefits of Cashews

A.C. May 25, 2018

Cashews are nutritious and a powerhouse of proteins and minerals including calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc and potassium. Cashew also contains vitamins such as vitamin C, vitamin B1, vitamin B2,

13 Surprising Things That Can Affect Your Medication

A.C. April 10, 2019

Only about 50% of medication is taken as it’s prescribed. People often take less than they need, take it at random times, or leave big gaps between doses – all

7 Serious Health Conditions a Simple Blood Test Can Reveal

A.C. April 10, 2018

You already know that a simple blood test can show your cholesterol levels or nutritional deficiencies. But did you know that your blood can reveal if you’re depressed or not?

8 Reasons Why Your Skin Could Be Oily

A.C. June 6, 2019

Oily skin can be a royal pain to manage, especially when it leads to unwanted breakouts, blemishes, and blackheads. But if you are wondering what actually causes your skin to

15 Crazy Facts About Your Blood Type

A.C. September 19, 2019

Memorizing your blood type is critical for all sorts of reasons, from knowing who you can accept blood transfusions from to who you can donate your blood to. And now,

Tongue Marks That Signal Some Serious Health Issues

A.S. July 7, 2017

Our body is permanently using all kinds of symptoms to signal internal problems that we may not notice otherwise. Well, one of the ‘tools’ it uses is our tongue –

6 Solid Reasons to Eat More Mushrooms

A.C. June 10, 2019

Have you ever truly stopped to appreciate those little fungi peeking out from your spinach salad? You should – by eating more of them! “Although white foods are often thought

12 Effective Ways to Get Fast Metabolism

A.C. March 26, 2021

If you’re one of those who have a fast metabolism, you probably don’t struggle with weight loss. And you may not have any health conditions related to a slow metabolism,

11 Conditions That Are Sometimes Mistaken for Multiple Sclerosis

A.C. July 16, 2019

Getting a correct diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) can be a challenge. In fact, a study published in May 2019 in the journal Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders suggested that

15 Signs You’re Vitamin C Deficient

A.C. January 12, 2021

Vitamins are an important part of someone’s overall health and, without them, our bodies can’t complete essential tasks and functions. Although they are crucial, it appears that approximately 92 percent

Major Risk Factors for Coronary Artery Disease

A.C. April 2, 2018

Coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease. More than 370,000 people die from CAD every year in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease