Health & Wellness

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Health & Wellness

Take Control of Your Health in 2020 by Watching for These Key Indicators of an Unbalanced Immune System

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Dr. Chad Larson

It’s no surprise a vast majority of Americans make health and fitness their number one New Year’s resolution year after ...

Health & Wellness

5 Ways You May Be Sabotaging Your Resolutions (And How To Stop)

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Editorial Team

Research has shown that about half of all adults make New Year’s resolutions, yet less than 10 percent manage to ...

Health & Wellness

Why You Should Skip That Drink at The Holiday Party This Year

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Editorial Team

The average American sees a 100% increase in their alcohol drinking habits between Thanksgiving and New Year’s and nearly 69% of people ...

Lung Health

Ready to Quit Smoking? “Quit, Don’t Switch” to E-Cigarettes

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Editorial Team

The American Lung Association reminds the public that e-cigarettes, or vaping, is not quitting smoking Along with hitting the gym more ...

Healthy Living

Resolving For a Healthy 2020? Talking to Your Family is a Great Way to Start

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Editorial Team

An estimated 130 million Americans make resolutions for 2020 — with more than half of them focused on health. However, ...

Hearing

Ring in the New Year Without Ringing in Your Ears

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Editorial Team

5 Tips to Protect Your Hearing at Noisy NYE Celebrations The sounds of New Year’s Eve—blaring music, fireworks, and party ...

Heart Health

5 Ways to Improve Your Heart Health

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Editorial Team

If you worry that you or someone you love will get heart disease or even have a heart attack, it’s ...

Healthy Living

5 Tips For Winterizing Your Health Routine

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Editorial Team

The arrival of the winter months brings an abundance of food, festive drinks and busy days celebrating with loved ones. ...

Children's Health

Meningitis Nearly Killed My Healthy Child: What Parents Need to Know

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Editorial Team

GSK spokesperson Patsy Schanbaum’s daughter, Jamie, was a college freshman when she contracted meningococcal disease, also known as meningitis. “I ...

Chronic Pain

Give Your Backside a Break: 4 Tips if You Sit for Extended Periods

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Editorial Team

Sitting is nearly impossible to avoid. Whether during your daily commute, working hard at your desk or watching your favorite ...