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Is your favorite lip balm making your chapped lips worse?
I stash lip balm everywhere: in my purse, bedroom drawer and car, to name a few spots. I have a better chance of finding a tube of lip...
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN


15 natural remedies for a sore throat
A sore throat can be very uncomfortable. The main symptoms are pain and irritation, especially when swallowing. A sore throat is part of...
Franziska Spritzler


Almost Half of Adults With Hypertension Don’t Know They Have It, WHO Reports
Almost 50% of people with hypertension are unaware they have it, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO)....
Sherri Gordon


7 Things You Can Do Now to Prevent Cancer
Cancer is unfortunately on the rise. In 2018, an estimated 1.7 million new cases of will be diagnosed. And by 2030, that figure is...
NICOLE PAJER


What is Vitamin D3? Discover its benefits, sources and side effects
Vitamin D3 is a form of vitamin D that helps the body absorb calcium and other minerals which are important for healthy bones, immune...
Caroline Kee


Tumeric and 9 Other Botanical Supplements Can Boost Your Health
Botanical supplements are made from plants, including the root, leaf, flower, stem, and seed. Often used interchangeably with “herbal...
Allison Futterman


Sinus Inflammation Could be the Reason Behind Persistent Brain Fog
If you suffer from chronic sinusitis — a condition that affects more than 10 percent of the U.S. population — a stuffy nose and postnasal...
Avery Hurt


Why Am I Still Coughing Weeks After Getting Over a Cold?
Have you ever had a cold but then been plagued by a continuing cough for weeks after you’ve recovered from all of your other symptoms?...
Nancy Schimelpfening, MS


Smoking’s effects on the immune system can last years, study finds
Smoking tobacco is so harmful to the body that it changes a person’s immune system, leaving them vulnerable to more disease and infection...
Jen Christensen


OVER-THE-COUNTER MELATONIN: HOW IT WORKS, USES, MYTHS, AND MORE
Sleep is vital for health and well-being. However, many people struggle to get adequate quality sleep every night. According to the World...
Mya Care Blogger


SLEEPING POSITIONS: THE PROS AND CONS OF BACK AND SIDE SLEEPING
Getting a good night’s rest is imperative for overall well-being. A pressing factor that can affect the quality of our sleep is our...
Mya Care Blogger


Can You Develop Allergies Later in Life?
Allergies happen when your body detects some kind of foreign substance, such as a pollen grain or pet dander, and activates an immune...
Tim Jewell
What to do on the nights you are struggling with insomnia, according to experts
With an early meeting in the morning, I had done everything I could think to do to get through my latest bout of insomnia and go to...
Madeline Holcombe


What to Eat and Drink When You Didn't Get Enough Sleep, According to a Dietitian
While diet and exercise are often the focus when making healthy changes, the importance of sleep should not be underestimated. Not only...
Jessica Ball, M.S., RD


Bottled Water Contains Hundreds of Thousands of Microscopic Plastic Pieces, Research Shows
The bottled water you drink may contain hundreds of thousands of microscopic pieces of plastic, new research shows. Microplastics—tiny...
Kaitlin Sullivan


HOW BEING “TOO NICE” MIGHT HURT YOUR HEALTH
We have all been taught to be nice and kind to others, but have you ever stopped considering the effect of being too nice on your health?...
Mya Care Blogger
10 Home Remedies for Bronchitis
Ways of treating acute bronchitis at home include inhaling steam, consuming ginger and turmeric, gargling with salt water, and getting...
Emily Cronkleton and Rachael Zimlich, RN, BSN


Can Chicken Soup Really Make You Feel Better When You're Sick?
When you’re sick, there’s no more iconic comfort food than chicken soup. People have been turning to this savory classic for decades—if...
Sarah Garone, NDTR


Calcium and Magnesium Don't Mix, Along With These 6 Other Supplement Combinations
Almost 75 percent of Americans take dietary supplements, with more than half doing so on a regular basis. While these supplements can...
Allison Futterman


7 Reasons You Should Eat More Spinach
It’s been more than 60 years since the cartoon hero Popeye debuted. Since then, the beloved sailor’s favorite dish — spinach — has gained...
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