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OUCH: 6 Facts on the Science of Brain Freeze
By Emily Lockhart Your Health

OUCH: 6 Facts on the Science of Brain Freeze

It’s happened to all of us. We gobble down a bowl of ice cream or slurp a frozen beverage a little too enthusiastically…and suddenly, brain freeze! Believe it or not, the crippling, cold-inducing headache that hits your cranium like a sack of frozen bricks has a scientific purpose, as cruel and unwarranted as it might […]

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6 Healthy Ways to Celebrate the Summer Solstice
By Emily Lockhart Your Health

6 Healthy Ways to Celebrate the Summer Solstice

Unlike many of the special days we celebrate each year, the summer solstice is literally thousands of years old. Marking the longest day of the year and typically celebrated in late June, it has been given great meaning by a range of civilizations. This year, take a suggestion from these many different historical groups—from the […]

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Minor Daily Tweaks With Huge Health and Diet Impacts
By Emily Lockhart Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Minor Daily Tweaks With Huge Health and Diet Impacts

We often get caught up in the big picture, total exercise and diet overhauls that we often forget that little changes can make huge impact in our lives and health goals. So instead of spending hours at the gym and going on a restrictive elimination diet, try making these six minor tweaks to see major health payoffs.

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Homegrown Vegetables & Herbs with Serious Health Advantages
Medically Reviewed by Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Homegrown Vegetables & Herbs with Serious Health Advantages

Gardening encourages relaxation and reconnects us with Mother Nature, and it’s a great way to teach your children about environmental responsibility and where their food comes from. So let’s take a look at some easy to grow vegetables and herbs to get your garden started.

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6 Common Lies We Tell Our Doctors
By Emily Lockhart Your Health

6 Common Lies We Tell Our Doctors

When you think back to your many visits with various health professionals over the years you likely remember how they helped you or failed you. However, you might (conveniently) forget the many little white lies you told in their offices. According to a collaborative study carried out by General Electric Co. and the Cleveland Clinic, 28-percent of […]

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