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4 Sources of Toxic Chemicals in Your Home
By Emily Lockhart Men's Health News

4 Sources of Toxic Chemicals in Your Home

Sometimes the most harmful things are those that we can’t even perceive. This is certainly the case with the surprising number of dangerous chemicals that pervade items found in every American home. Who would have thought that a lazy afternoon on the couch meant not only cuddling with the family dog, but also known carcinogens? […]

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The Dangers of Antibacterial Soaps and Cleansers
By Lauren MacDonald Your Health

The Dangers of Antibacterial Soaps and Cleansers

Antibacterial soaps and cleansers are available just about everywhere these days. While antibacterial products have been used in medical offices and hospitals for a long time, the past few years has seen a huge increase in their use at home, in schools, and in offices. But the benefit of using antibacterial products isn’t clear because […]

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Is Your Home A Toxic Environment?
By Emily Lockhart Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Is Your Home A Toxic Environment?

Your home sweet home—the place where you hang your hat and rest your weary bones after a hard day of work is meant to fuel your health and happiness. However, unbeknownst to many, home can actually influence bad habits and encourage poor health if it encourages a sedentary lifestyle, poor food choices, and other unhealthy […]

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New Vaccine Offers Relief From Dust-Mite Allergies
By ActiveBeat Author Trending Health News

New Vaccine Offers Relief From Dust-Mite Allergies

Grass, pollen, pet dander — these are just some of the triggers that can make allergy season so miserable. But help may be on the way for people whose allergies are set off by dust mites. Researchers at the University of Iowa say they’ve recently completed development of a vaccine capable of holding off dust-mite […]

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Sniff Your Way to Health & Happiness
By Emily Lockhart Your Health

Sniff Your Way to Health & Happiness

Smell that? It’s funny how certain smells can evoke all sorts of feelings and memories. However, it turns out that certain smells can also improve your health and enhance your happiness. Studies show that getting a whiff of the following eight scents will instantly benefit your wellbeing. So take a deep breath… 1. Jasmine Brew […]

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Ewwwwww! 10 of the Germiest Places in Your Home
By Emily Lockhart Your Health

Ewwwwww! 10 of the Germiest Places in Your Home

We all know the most obvious germy places—public toilet bowls, your garbage disposal, your cat’s litter box. However, the typical home is also full of other germy realms and dirty personal items that should be considered some of the worst germ-ridden culprits, like these (in no particularly yucky order)… 1. TV Remotes That universal remote […]

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8 Dirty Truths About Anti-Bacterial Soaps
By Emily Lockhart Your Health

8 Dirty Truths About Anti-Bacterial Soaps

Most families make the switch to “anti-bacterial” soaps and other products in order to protect their families from germs and illness. However, studies reveal that you might not only be wasting your money, but also putting your health at risk by over-using these products. Here are eight dirty truths about antibacterial soaps and other anti-microbial […]

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