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You’ll want to grab a cup of coffee or brew a new pot for this one—September 29th is National Coffee Day. Science tells us so many good things come from our favorite morning brew. For instance, studies have linked your cuppa Joe with lowering all sorts of chronic conditions (i.e., cardiovascular disease and type II […]
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During the month of September the American Cancer Society (ACS), and other leading women’s health organizations, spread awareness of Ovarian Cancer. Dubbed the “silent killer” because it’s considered the deadliest of all gynecological cancers, ACS statistics show that ovarian cancer will claim the lives of more than 14,000 U.S. women in 2016–broken down that’s roughly 273 women per week, […]
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Many illnesses, particularly chronic pain conditions, are invisible from the outside yet they cause extreme torment and discomfort on the inside. Burning Nights CRPS, the U.K. based non-profit charity that provides support to those afflicted with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), has created this infographic outlining the most common hidden illnesses—Fibromyalgia, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (or […]
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Today, September 21, 2016 marks World Alzheimer’s Day, a day to raise awareness of the most prevalent type of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease impairs mental functioning due to the progressive degeneration of the brain. The disease has no cure and no lasting treatment, and results in symptoms that typically include loss of speech, memory, problem-solving, and thinking abilities. More than 5 […]
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Are you feeling the positive vibes during National Yoga Awareness Month? For many yogis, myself included, yoga is far more than just a physical practice. I believe that the poses I do on the mat, spill over into my daily life. For instance, yoga has long been linked to boosting immune health. Here’s how yoga and meditation […]
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