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14 Natural Treatment Tips for Colds and Flu
Looking for a natural or alternative treatment for your cold or flu symptoms? Here are tips that may help relieve your symptoms. 1....
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13 Signs Your Lungs May Not Be Healthy
When something is off with your lungs, it can signify that something serious is going on. It’s important to pay attention to the signs of...
Nicole Pajer
Why the US kept Daylight Saving Time
It’s almost time for clocks to “fall back” one hour and gain one hour of sleep. On the first Sunday of November, at 2 a.m., clocks fall...
Katia Hetter and Stephen Mays, CNN


How to Stop Tossing and Turning at Night
Prioritizing a consistent sleep schedule and relaxing evening routine may help improve your quality of sleep. If nothing is working, you...
Eleesha Lockett


Why You Might Want To Throw Away Your Black Kitchen Utensils and Takeout Containers
If you tend to rinse, reuse and recycle the black plastic containers that your takeout orders arrive in, it’s time to get out of that...
Christine Byrne, MPH, RD


What Happens When You Don't Wash Your Hands
Wash 'Em, Wash 'Em Good The science has been clear for years: Washing your hands can cut down on being sick, but we don’t do it enough....
John Donovan


6 Signs You Have Poor Circulation
If your blood flow is restricted, you’re at greater risk for heart attack or stroke. Watch for these signs and symptoms. You probably...
Barbara Brody


Thousands of cleaning supplies may contain substances linked to health problems
When you go through the chore of cleaning your home, you hope the end result is a safer, healthier environment for you and your loved...
Madeline Holcombe, CNN
Depleted energy levels affect us all. But here's when they could indicate something serious.
If we could approach our health like a shopping list, most of us would probably wish for a lot of the same things: to avoid illness, to...
Daryl Austin


Vitamin D may improve your energy levels. Here’s how much you need each day
You might have heard that vitamin D can be crucial for bone health, and that taking supplements may be in order if you’re not getting...
Beth Greenfield


The best time to brush your teeth, according to a dentist. (Hint: It’s not right after breakfast)
There are two types of people in the world: those who brush their teeth before breakfast and those who brush their teeth after breakfast....
L'Oreal Thompson Payton


7 Signs Your Gas Or Bloating Is A Bigger Issue
Though unpleasant, gas and bloating are simply biological functions that every person — and animal — has to deal with at times. In fact,...
Kyli Rodriguez-Cayro


Symptoms of Liver Problems
Different Diseases, Similar Symptoms There are more than 100 different liver diseases. They have different causes, including: Infection...
Kendall K. Morgan


Certain arm positions commonly used for blood pressure checks may lead to inaccurate results. Here’s the right way to do it
A new study found that having your arm in the wrong position during blood pressure checks — either at home or the doctor’s office — can...
Jacqueline Howard, CNN


3 common myths about supplements that prevent people from improving their health, according to the US' top expert
Supplements are a polarizing topic. While some people swear by them, others think they're a total waste of time and money. But the US'...
Kim Schewitz


Why Do We Sneeze?
Sneezes have taken on many meanings throughout human history. Early Christians considered them divine signs or devilish tricks, while...
Cody Cottier


Dentist Warns How Mouth Breathing Is Damaging Your Teeth
Breathing through your mouth is bad for your teeth, especially when you do it at night. As we edge into sniffle season, breathing through...
Pandora Dewan


10 Recipes That Can Help Boost Your Immunity
Tzatziki Your immune system encompasses many metabolic processes that use a variety of nutrients to keep your body healthy and able to...
Toby Amidor, M.S., R.D., C.D.N.


Unexpected Places You Can Get Skin Cancer
Under a Fingernail This “subungual melanoma” might happen under a toenail too. The thumb and big toe are the most common areas, but it’s...
Paul Frysh


Is Fish Oil Good For You? 7 Benefits & Potential Drawbacks
If you're looking to boost your heart health, improve brain function, or reduce inflammation, fish oil might be just what you need. Found...
Julie Upton, MS, RD, CSSD
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