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Francine O'Neill
5 Natural Foods You Need More of As You Age
by Francine O'Neill
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Malnourishment is depressingly more common than we would think, especially among seniors. One study found that about 25% of all seniors and 44% of seniors with dementia are malnourished and up to 50% of all older adults are at risk for malnourishment. Changes in the way your brain perceives taste, swallowing difficulties, inadequate time to make healthy food, financial concerns, and myriad other issues... 7/31/2023 4:00:00 AM
Jenn Ryan
4 Signs of a Food Intolerance
by Jenn Ryan
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While some people have the notion that food intolerances don’t really exist, I’d like to beg to differ. People can have reactions to foods that their bodies have trouble tolerating, as well as mild to severe allergic reactions to foods, some of which can be life threatening.Before I found out I had a gluten intolerance, I couldn’t walk, I had an irregular heartbeat, and my immune system was basically... 7/30/2023 4:00:00 AM
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4 Lesser-Known Signs Of Diabetes
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Diabetes is one of those conditions that like to masquerade and hide. It's not exactly silent but it's also not one that jumps to mind because the symptoms seem unrelated to the condition itself. And as a result, many people may have it, and therefore be untreated and subject to much worse effects, and not even realize it. These symptoms are such that if a person has them, they really should seek care... 7/29/2023 4:00:00 AM
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Krill Oil vs. Fish Oil: Which Is Better?
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We don’t always get all the nutrients we need, with healthy Omega-3 fats often falling to the wayside in favor of more convenient options. Fish oil supplements can be a good way to fill in the gap, but quality and potency varies between sources and brands. Krill oil proponents claim they have a better product, but do they have the science to back it? Here’s what we know. Benefits of Fish Oil Many marine... 7/24/2023 4:00:00 AM
Dayton Uttinger
3 Digestive Health Concerns for Women
by Dayton Uttinger
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Some of the conditions that affect women disproportionately are obvious. Women have more breast tissue than men, pregnancy is dangerous in and of itself, and they typically live longer than men, spending their remaining years vulnerable to disease. However, women also need to be mindful of their significant risk when it comes to an organ system that we all have: the digestive tract. Women are surprisingly... 7/23/2023 4:00:00 AM
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21 Potentially Dangerous OTC Medication Combinations to Avoid
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Many of us tend to think about over-the-counter (OTC) drugs as being safer than their prescription counterparts, maybe because there are no gatekeepers holding us back from using them at our discretion. In truth, over-the-counter medication is still medication and each can have serious health risks of their own but this is especially true when we combine them with other drugs. Though this list is not... 7/22/2023 4:00:00 AM
Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
Must-Eat Foods: We Have The List!
by Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
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Confused about what to eat? You aren’t alone. Half the people in a 2017 survey said that conflicting information about what to eat and what to avoid have them second guessing the food choices they make.I have seen this confusion first hand. As a specialist in nutritional medicine, I’ve had patients come to my office sickened after years of eating a diet of the wrong foods; all have been helped after... 7/21/2023 4:00:00 AM
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Functional Fitness: What It Is And Why You Need It
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Functional Fitness is one of the latest workout buzzwords, but what is it and how can it help you meet your health goals?Designed to target the muscle groups that you need for your daily tasks, the functional fitness trend grew, in part, from a troubling phenomenon. People who had impressively “gym fit” bodies were still reporting discomfort and even injury after performing routine daily tasks. Normal... 7/18/2023 4:00:00 AM
Lynda Arbon
8 Everyday Habits That Are Harmful To Your Teeth
by Lynda Arbon
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Moms and dads everywhere always seem to be reminding their children, no matter the age, to look after their teeth. And of course, once again, they are right. Taking care of your teeth can allow you to feel proud and want to show-off those pearly whites to everyone in sight, and not only that, it can also help you improve your overall health and, of course, your personal hygiene. It is, therefore, important... 7/17/2023 4:00:00 AM
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The Freshwater Threat That Could Ruin Your Summer Fun
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Who doesn’t enjoy a day out at the lake to cool off from the summer heat? It can be refreshing to splash around and get silly with friends and family. Most of the time, as long as we take the proper safety precautions, we can enjoy the water with few worries.Or we could. Organisms that were once rare may surge as climate change accelerates so it behooves us all to be aware. Here’s what to watch out... 7/15/2023 4:00:00 AM
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