Climate change, a high prevalence of chronic diseases and alarming levels of physical inactivity are three of the central challenges we face in the 21st century. The increased frequency, duration and intensity of heat waves is one of the undeniable signs that climate change is well underway. According to the various climate scenarios, by the […]
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The start of a new year is usually the time when many Americans make resolutions they hope to keep throughout the year (whether they keep them is another story). This annual tradition shouldn’t exclude kids, who can work towards healthy goals with your help and guidance.
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The importance of liver health cannot be overstated. Weighing approximately three pounds, it is a fairly large organ whose primary function is to “filter the blood coming from the digestive tract, before passing it to the rest of the body,” says WebMD. Additionally, the liver removes toxins such as bilirubin and ammonia from the blood […]
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To some kids these days, being social means using social media, and being active means playing sports video games. However, while there’s no harm letting your kids have a little chill out time with a gaming system (as long as the game isn’t too violent), there are ways you can help them take control of […]
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This list not only includes what we know to be an influence on weight loss, but also highlights the importance of other factors to consider when planning future weight loss.
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You can’t mistake the nauseating misery and blinding pain of a migraine. However, according to researchers at John Hopkins Headache Center, you can be aware of the triggers. For instance, food, weather, and even stress can trigger a migraine. Here are seven rather surprising sources of migraines that you might not be aware of… 1. […]
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