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Changing of the clock forward and backwards each year can have quite an effect on our overall well-being. Here are 5 potential health effects from daylight saving time…

The American Cancer Society released updated guidelines for early breast cancer detection in October of 2015. The update now recommends yearly mammograms for women 55-years and older, as well as any woman 45-years or older who are considered breast cancer risks (previously it was age 40 and up). In the wake of the new guidelines, Amino, an […]

For decades processed meats have offered a convenient option for just about any meal, whether it’s breakfast (sausage, bacon), lunch (luncheon meats), or dinner (burgers, hot dogs). But ever since the World Health Organization raised concerns about the cancer risk posed by processed meats, these admittedly delicious foods have come under attack. So, what threat […]

Drug tests can be a requirement of some employers, and urine tests are the most common way they are administered. However, while you may be totally confident with the test because you’re not an illicit drug user, there are factors that can make you test positive anyway. Seemingly innocent off-the-shelf remedies can confuse drug results, […]

There’s nothing quite like the smell of fresh produce at the grocery store. Unfortunately, many fruits and vegetables are simply layered with disgusting bacteria that can make you sick. In fact, produce is more likely to make you sick than meat, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. So, what exactly is making […]

The witching hour is that dreaded time of day when parents are the most stressed and children inevitably choose to test boundaries. For some families this occurs in the morning when parents are trying to get ready for work while at the same time getting the kids up, dressed, fed and ready for school or […]