68% of Americans get medical assistance through private health care, but 63% also vote that the American government should provide public health care. The benefit of private vs public health insurance is a hot topic among politicians and citizens, with one side claiming how "wrong" the other...
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Exercise is one of the best things that you can do for your health. Not only will it improve your fitness but it’ll also reduce your risk of various diseases. As a general rule, you want to aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic...
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Did you know that the tradition of henna tattoos goes back around 5,000 years? The ancient Egyptians were the first to use the henna plant for tattoos, but it has been used in India, Pakistan, Africa, and elsewhere too. Henna is not only an ancient tradition...
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Do you want to know how to get vitamin D in the winter? Vitamin D is a fat-soluble mineral that regulates calcium and phosphate in the body. We need this to help promote healthier bone growth in our body. Thanks to the sun, we get our daily...
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Cancer is a word that many of us fear. Hearing that you or a loved one have developed skin cancer can make your mind jump to conclusions out of shock and worry. But just what types of skin cancers are dangerous, and how can you prevent...
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You need to protect your skin and the skin of your family members. Either in the sweltering summer heat or the cool, snowy rays of winter, the sun is a silent danger. But with so many methods of sun protection and ratings on the market,...
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Understanding addiction can be difficult for those who have no first-hand experience of coping with it. But when it comes to helping someone that you're close to that is struggling with an addiction, it is essential that you develop empathy for their situation and try and...
Read MoreAbout 16.4 million people are living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Millions more have COPD but don't know it. This condition can leave your lungs inflamed, affecting the airflow in and out of your lungs. Since there's no cure, it's important to do what you...
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Failing to get a good night's sleep can impact how we function during the day. It can impact our cognitive abilities and memory. The sleep you need also changes over time. As a senior, this might mean that you go to bed much earlier than you...
Read MoreGet this. Only 12% of American adults are metabolically healthy. Only 12%! Metabolic health is your body's ability to maintain ideal levels of blood sugar, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, blood pressure, and waist circumference. All of these statistics help measure your overall health. The better these...
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