Genetically Modified Organisms—or GMOs—are engineered foods that have been a hot topic in recent history from an ethical and practical standpoint. However, when they first came about in the mid-1990’s GMOs were advertised as the solution to world hunger, according to the David Suzuki Foundation. The genetically modified crops were touted as immune to pesticides, […]
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Breast cancer is a very real threat. It’s actually the most common cancer in the U.S. among females which is why we’ve compiled a list of the most common myths and misconceptions.
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Establishing a simple daily routine of healthy habits can have beneficial effects on your health, happiness and overall well being. A routine whether bad or good is simply a set of actions we repeat in the same sequence every day over an extended period of time. With time these actions become habits because they occur […]
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We are not just talking about the usual adage that exercise can elevate mood, but more specific mental health conditions that may call for medication and/or therapy.
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We’re finally getting to the bottom of whether or not vitamin C truly does help speed up the process of recovering from a nasty cold.
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It can be used to make homemade lotion bars that smooth out dry, wrinkled skin; to produce deodorant that keeps us smelling fresh throughout the day. But there’s more to coconut oil than that. It’s also great in the kitchen (surprise, surprise) and can help you keep your family away from less healthy alternatives. So, what exactly can you substitute coconut oil for?
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