Health & Wellness Articles

Water is an important nutrient and necessary for all forms of life to sustain. The body loses its water throughout the day, mostly through urine and sweat and from regular functions like breathing. To prevent dehydration (losing more fluids than you are taking in), you should drink plenty of water every day. One common question …

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Looking at a computer, smartphone or any other digital screen for long periods of time can be tough on your eyes and lead to eye strain. The ongoing pandemic has increased the screen time. According to an Eyesafe Nielsen report, the average screen time per person rose 60%, to more than 13 hours a day, …

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Each year, National Eating Disorders Awareness (NEDA) Week begins the last Monday in February. This year, the NEDA Week runs from February 22-28. The week is observed all over the nation to spread awareness about eating disorders by educating the public and sharing inspirational stories of hope and recovery. Sponsored by the National Eating Disorder …

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A low calorie diet and regular exercise can help you shed pounds, but there is much more to succeeding in your weight loss journey. You may know about things that you should do, but not about the things that you shouldn’t do to succeed with weight loss. These mistakes can pause or upset your progress. …

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Many people consider being organized an unpleasant task that will never get done or doesn’t really matter. The truth is that being organized offers benefits for a person’s physical and mental health. Think of the difference between a messy, cluttered home or office and a well-organized, clean and tidy set up. People who are disorganized …

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Since 1980, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in coordination with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has been jointly releasing a set of dietary guidelines for Americans every five years. These guidelines serve as the cornerstone of federal nutrition programs and policies and offer science-based advice for choosing foods that promote …

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The year 2020 has brought major changes in behavior in people across the world. Their everyday habits and behaviors have changed dramatically. With unprecedented access to research-based information, consumers now have a better understanding of the link between nutrition and wellness. This is leading to greater personalization of diets. According to experts, the following trends …

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Cancer is a critical health issue that affects millions worldwide. It has a staggering death toll rate – every year, up to 9.6 million people die from cancer. But do you know that about one-third of common cancers are preventable and treatable? More than one-third of cancer cases can be prevented and another third can …

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People gain weight for many reasons and such weight gain often leads to stubborn fat in different areas of the body such as the thighs, arms, hips, abdomen, buttocks, face, etc. Exercise and a healthy diet can help you lose pounds, but these measures usually fail to eliminate those unwanted fat deposits. Many people opt …

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Signs of aging usually show first on the neck as the skin in this area is thinner than that in any part of the body. The skin here has fewer oil glands and as a result loses its elasticity faster. As you age, collagen production decreases. Many other factors also hasten neck aging. Understanding the …

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