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How to Prevent Common Skin Infections at the Gym

As more people flock to the gym for their New Year’s resolutions, dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology are offering words of caution for gym members. While working out has many benefits, including weight control, disease prevention, and even mood improvement, germs can thrive at the gym. 

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More than half of beauty products sold in the US are now vegan

2018 was found to be a pivotal one for veganism and beauty. To illustrate just how big it was, more than half of beauty products sold in The Body Shop stores in the US in 2018 were vegan!

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A little more sunlight for your healthy heart

A new study conducted by Ohio University scientists suggests that a little more sunlight might help restore damage to your cardiovascular system.

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Preventing Flu on Cruise Ships

A cruise can be a fun, relaxing way to spend a vacation, but any vacation spent with the flu is no vacation at all. Since a large number of people can come into close contact with one another on cruise ships, respiratory viruses, including flu, have the potential to spread easily on cruises.

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5 Tips: Healthy Sleep a Key Factor in Your Families’ New Year's Resolution Success

If “happy and healthy” are words in your New Year’s Resolutions, then sleep should be a top priority to reach your goals in 2019. Lack of sleep takes a toll on your body and overall health. Research shows that chronic lack of sleep is linked to colds and flu, diabetes, heart disease, mental health, and even obesity. 

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Alternative Remedies for Immune Support and Vitality

We think of aging and the general wear and tear we notice on our bodies as a natural part of life, and essentially it is- but what if we could do more to support our body so we minimize the risks of chronic illnesses, diseases, and even the common cold?

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Spilling the Beans: How Much Caffeine is Too Much?

Do you drink just one cup of coffee or tea first thing in the morning, hoping the caffeine in it will jump-start your day? Do you follow it up with a caffeinated beverage or two and then drink several more cups of coffee throughout the day? Does it matter?

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Family Hygiene the Natural Way

We are well aware of the dangers and risks of an imbalanced diet and a lack of exercise, but this awareness is something that we should also stretch to what we use for our daily hygiene. Many hygiene products and household cleaners contain harsh chemicals that penetrate your skin, affect the quality of the air that you breathe, and some can even cause chemical burns if not used correctly.

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Natural benefits of amazing Aloe Vera!

Aloe vera gel is a 100% natural plant-based gel that is Mother Nature’s gift to your skin.  With its abundance of active vitamins, enzymes, and amino acids, this all-natural gel is one of the few naturally occurring ingredients that can moisturize, heal, and disinfect your skin all at the same time. 

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Inspiring Immune Health and Vitality!

Your immune health is not something to be taken lightly; after all, it is the vital function of our immune system to fend off toxins, pollutants, and anything with the potential to cause us harm. Your immune system and the strength of it will determine your body’s innate ability to respond to invaders and protect you for health and longevity. 

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How to Clean Your Makeup Brushes

According to dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology, dirty makeup brushes can wreak havoc on the skin. In addition to collecting product residue, dirt, and oil, makeup brushes are a breeding ground for bacteria. This could compromise your complexion—in the form of acne breakouts and rashes—as well as your health, they say.

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Level Up YOUR Nutrition!

Health and wellness is the cohesion of a good nutritional emphasis on our diet, movement and exercise, as well as restoration, relaxation, and of course…sleep! When any of these elements of health and well-being fall short- we are challenged to level them back up to balance.

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Does Your skin have a holiday hangover?

This post-Thanksgiving period between now and the New Year is when even average people tend to binge drink. What many people don’t realize is that drinking alcohol in excess can have a negative impact on your appearance. Alcohol dehydrates your body including the skin- your body’s largest organ. Here some tips to avoid a “skin hangover” include…

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Side Effects of Fast Foods: Are Your Tendons Suffering?

We all know how eating fast food has a lot of side effects on our overall health, yet we still eat it in large amounts and more often than we should (42 percent of an American household budget is spent eating out). But what you probably don't know is how bad this type of food negatively affects your tendons.

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Your no excuse guide to staying fit while flying and toned when traveling this holiday season

Many fitness enthusiasts find it difficult to follow their normal exercise plan while traveling to see family or friends for the winter holidays. Alex Vitale offers the following tips for putting together an exercise program that travels with you.

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Sleep Cycle Survey: Teens and Parents Agree School Is Exhausting

New survey data today released that American Kids aren't getting enough sleep-and school isn't helping.

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Drowsy After Another Restless Night? Try These 5 Tips For A Good Night’s Sleep

Millions of Americans toss and turn much of the night, unable to fall asleep – or to stay asleep once they finally do drift off.

Dermatologists Urge Consumers to Treat Acne Early

Treating acne when it first appears can reduce severity, scarring and acne-related anxiety

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Sugar’s effect on your health

Studies indicate that a high-carbohydrate diet (sugar) increases our chances of heart diseases, diabetes, cancer and other diseases.

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Good Carbs, Bad Carbs

Scorned, rejected, and maligned, the earthly carbohydrate is totally misunderstood. There is a story going around that carbs need to be avoided in order for us to stay fit. 

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Eating a Well-Balanced Diet Boosts Health and Well-Being

Fall season brings with it a variety of initiatives that support healthy eating. It’s a great month for businesses and individuals to reevaluate health priorities.

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Gingivitis Bothering Your Child? Here’s What You Can Do to Help

Gum disease is also referred to as gingivitis or periodontal disease. When the gums, deep tissues and bones which support the teeth are infected, the condition is known as gingivitis. If left untreated for long, it can eventually lead to loss of tooth or teeth. 

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8 Ways to Prevent the Winter Blues Called SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)

 There are several people who experience a change of moods during the fall and winter months, particularly a feeling of depression and sadness. Typically when the weather gets warmer, these feelings will begin to lessen.

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Remember to Have Fun!

Phil, a manager at a tech firm, prides himself on his commitment to his career. He counts rigorous self-discipline as one of his strengths, and expects the same of his subordinates, privately frowning on such “nonsense” in the workplace as birthday cakes and office parties. Phil goes on vacation once a year, only because...

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5 Ways Your Diet Affects Your Dental Health

What you eat has a big impact on your overall health, so it’s no surprise that your diet also affects your dental health. Nutrients found in vegetables, fruits, legumes, and nuts help fight bacteria and inflammation better, protecting your teeth and gums. Here’s a look at 5 Ways You Can Improve Your Diet for better Dental Health...

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3 Reasons To Avoid – Or Delay – Knee-Replacement Surgery

Hitting your 50s or 60s can bring several life changes, and increasingly those include artificial joints. For much of the aging U.S. population, knees, in particular, are wearing out.

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Eating a Well-Balanced Diet Boosts Health and Well-Being

The fall season brings with it a variety of initiatives that support healthy eating. It’s a great month for businesses and individuals to reevaluate health priorities.

One banana a day!| Wellness magazine

One banana a day!

According to the latest Japanese Scientific Research, a full ripe banana with dark patches on the yellow skin produces a substance called TNF (Tumor Necrosis Factor), which has the ability to combat abnormal cells...