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We’ve all heard conflicting arguments regarding sun exposure. On the one hand, it’s good for us and helps our bodies convert and utilize vitamin K. On the other hand, excessive sun exposure can accelerate the skin’s aging process and can even be deadly. Sun exposure can build up over years and lead to cancer, and protecting skin from UV rays is the number one method for skin cancer prevention.But,...
8/14/2022 4:00:00 AM
Nobody’s job is perfect. Just like anything in life, there are ups and downs. You might have occasional work days that make you unhappy, but as long as they are occasional, that’s just a normal part of life. However, being chronically unhappy with your job is another story. A 2014 report found that a majority of Americans (52.3%) were chronically unhappy at work. This means you have a good chance of...
6/13/2022 4:00:00 AM
Everyone has their own stance on drugs and alcohol. No matter where you draw the line, there is a difference between recreational use and abuse. When someone you love is struggling with abuse, addiction, or recovery, it’s easy to lose sight of yourself and your needs. However, it’s vital that you take care of your own physical and mental health in these situations. No matter how much you care about...
12/18/2021 9:00:00 AM
Type 2 diabetes is a serious issue that has become more and more prevalent over the last century. Diabetes affects the body’s ability to produce insulin and, in turn, metabolize sugar. This can have implications that range from annoying, to serious, to deadly. If not properly cared for, diabetes can lead to a number of more severe issues. These include nephropathy that can lead to kidney failure, nerve...
11/8/2021 9:00:00 AM
Climate change is currently one of the most hotly (pun intended?) debated subjects across the globe. Those looking to combat global warming face denial, lack of accountability, and a multitude of misinformation; but all of this swirls around the proverbial drain with a plethora of scientific facts and disturbing evidence that bad things are happening and that us humans are definitely contributing.Climate...
6/15/2017 7:00:00 AM
In recent months, the DEA has had some trouble deciding whether or not to ban the substance known as kratom. Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a tropical tree, a relative to coffee, that has been used medicinally in its native land for centuries. It does, indeed, contain opioid compounds. The rest of the story on kratom is fuzzy, and a lot of conflicting information...
2/2/2017 8:00:00 AM
Massage is well-known for relieving stress, tension, pain, and stiffness. Not surprisingly, massage has a menagerie of benefits on top of all that, including the ability to help you lose weight. The art of massage has been used for thousands of years to treat a wide array of physical ailments, and science is just now starting to recognize and confirm its effects. Even nurses are adding massage therapy...
8/23/2016 9:00:00 PM
Exercise is a very important aspect of overall health and wellness. In fact, exercising regularly can increase your lifespan by years, which means not doing so decreases it. Regular exercise can even decrease your chances of getting a chronic disease. For most, finding the time or motivation to exercise is the hardest part. For those of us with physical injuries, ailments, or disabilities, it can be...
5/2/2016 7:00:00 AM
There is a well-known rivalry between the holistic and medical fields, and it’s often the case that neither takes the other seriously. Medical doctors and nurses often don’t see holistic medicine as effective, while many healers don’t see the benefits of modern medical treatments to be worth the risks. Each thinks the other is dangerous or unnecessary, in their own way.No matter which side of the fence...
2/11/2016 8:00:00 AM
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