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Megan Johnson McCullough
Calluses vs Corns: The feet's protective mechanisms
by Megan Johnson McCullough
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Calluses and corns are the results of the body forming protective skin around a sensitive area. They might be unattractive or bothersome, but they serve a purpose.Calluses form on the outermost layer of the skin and don’t cause any pain. They are found in places where friction occurs such as the hands or feet. This means a lot of rubbing has taken place in that location. A callus found on the foot... 10/15/2019 7:00:00 AM
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3 Signs it's Time to Slow Down
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The average American logs 44 hours per week with their employer and 50 or 60-hour workweeks are common in some industries. Combine those long workweeks with other commitments, like parenting, social events and volunteer work, and it’s easy to pile too many obligations into an already hectic week. While some adults love leading fast-paced lives, it’s not necessarily good for their bodies — and they... 10/14/2019 7:00:00 AM
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Top Researchers Offer 4 Exciting Medical Predictions
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It’s an exciting time to be alive. We’re seeing some amazing medical breakthroughs, with plenty more advancements on the horizon. Some of the top researchers in their fields have shared their predictions, and the future of medicine looks bright.Lifesaving Heart AdvancesHeart attacks strike 735,000 people each year in the U.S., killing 610,000 of them. 210,000 of those had suffered at least one previous... 10/11/2019 7:00:00 AM
Jenn Ryan
Why Wearing a Bra Probably Isn’t Healthy
by Jenn Ryan
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It’s time to get real about what bras really do for our breasts rather than support them.As a long-time lover of cute, sexy, and supportive bras, I’ve recently discovered that bras aren’t doing much for us—and are perhaps even harming us—outside of covering our nipples, keeping our girls in uniform shape, and looking sexy during sexy time.The question as to whether or not bras raise our risk for breast... 10/10/2019 7:00:00 AM
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5 Unique Ways to Eat the Rainbow and Why We Need To
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How many colors do you eat each day? A well-balanced diet that includes a variety of fruits and vegetables is essential to a long, healthy life. But it's complicated to keep track of how often we eat broccoli. One way to eat better is to try to eat the rainbow every day. (And we don't mean Skittles!) The broader the array of colors we eat, the more varied the nutrients. Need some help adding more color... 10/10/2019 7:00:00 AM
Bobbi Carducci
When Caregivers Have to Call the Police
by Bobbi Carducci
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Your partner, who has dementia, is getting aggressive. He or she may not recognize you despite the fact that you have been married for many years. Your children are grown and you were looking forward to enjoying your grandchildren and perhaps spending time doing the things you didn’t have time for when every day was filled with deadlines and obligations.Dementia changed everything. Now the person who... 10/9/2019 7:00:00 AM
Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
Stuck at a Weight Plateau? Try Intermittent Fasting
by Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
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Stuck at a weight plateau? Try adding intermittent fasting to your routine.The use of time-restricted eating (also called intermittent fasting) is gaining popularity for a variety of health reasons, and if you are stuck at a weight and want to lose some more, intermittent fasting might be the help you need.Here’s how it works: In the most basic sense, intermittent fasting means to alternate cycles... 10/4/2019 7:00:00 AM
Naomi Webb
Understanding addiction: From Admission to Recovery
by Naomi Webb
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Addiction isn’t an elusive and rare thing that happens to someone else. In reality, it’s something that affects and touches most people or families in some way and needs to be brought out into the open and discussed with compassion.A recent study found that alcohol abuse affects as many as one in five NHS hospital inpatients. Public Health England has estimated more than one in every 100 people is... 10/4/2019 7:00:00 AM
Dr. Veronique Desaulniers
Is Breast Cancer Preventable? It Just Might Be...
by Dr. Veronique Desaulniers
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In 2014, the World Health Organization stated that cancer rates worldwide will rise by 57% by 2034, boldly declaring that there will be an “imminent global cancer disaster” in the coming years. Breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women in the United States, according to the National Cancer Institute.There is a light at the end of the tunnel, however. Did you know that more than half of all cancers can be... 10/3/2019 7:00:00 AM
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Hot Hikes With Thick Thighs: The Latest Chafing Remedies
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The sun is out; it’s a beautiful day, and you have your heart set on getting out there and moving your body. The fresh air and exercise might feel great, but for many of us, going out unprepared for this reality, can ruin a great day. Unexpected thigh chafing is more than annoying, it's painful! We went looking for ways to help with this common problem. What Causes Chafing? Chafing occurs when skin... 10/3/2019 7:00:00 AM
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