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8 Tips to Prevent Diabetes-Related Foot Problems

Diabetes is a big problem in America. Many people immediately associate diabetes with being overweight and the health problems that typically follow. One area of health that diabetes affects that many people don’t know about is the feet. Due to poor blood flow and potential nerve damage from diabetes, foot problems

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Recovering
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Steps To Recovering From A Traumatic Experience

No one should have to experience any kind of trauma in their lifetime, but unfortunately, it does happen and is a reality. Know that you don’t have to live in misery, and there are steps to recovering from a traumatic experience that you can take so you can live a

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Food
Nutrition
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A Guide to Food Reactivity As You Age

Ahhh…the joys of aging. We work so hard on the way up the proverbial hill, but the ride down isn’t necessarily any easier. There are some bumps along the road that we all anticipate as we age, such as graying hair, decreased energy, wrinkles on our face and arthritis in

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Essential Oils
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The Benefits of Using a Diffuser with Essential Oils

With the rising popularity of essential oils and other natural holistic treatments, it is only natural that we explore the benefits of diffusing our favorite essential oils. Diffusers are an affordable, healthy, and relaxing way to take full advantage of all the benefits essential oils offer us.  What Is Aromatherapy?

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Occupational Therapist
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5 Ways an Occupational Therapist can Help You after 50

According to webmd.com, 9 in 10 adults over 50 live with one or two types of chronic diseases. Cases of high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, dementia, and poor vision increase the more people age. These conditions make older adults feel depressed and reliant on other people for simple things like

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Vitamins
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The Vitamins to Add to Your Daily Routine

In a perfect world, we would all gain an ideal vitamin and mineral intake from a healthy, balanced diet. Due to a range of different reasons, such as health conditions, busy lives, and dietary needs, it’s not always that easy. In a perfect world, we would all gain the ideal

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BBQ
Nutrition
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Beer and Baseball at Your Next BBQ? Not so Fast!

If you’re like 90 percent of Americans who enjoy alcoholic beverages, you will likely be planning to enjoy your favorite distilled beverage while you are outdoors (especially now that it’s summer). And, according to research, the most popular venue by far for outdoor drinking is hands down, the bbq with

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Sleeping
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How to Start Sleeping Better: 5 Steps to Better Sleep

Do you have difficulty sleeping? Do you often awake in the morning only to feel tired and stiff? You might be surprised to learn that as many as one in every three adults do not obtain the required amount of sleep. This is why it is a good idea to

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Whey Protein
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Everything You Need To Know About Whey Protein

Whey is the by-product of milk and cheese and has been promoted for its health benefits as early as 420 B.C. Whey protein is the perfect health supplement for bodybuilders, high-intensity and strength trainers, and athletes, and even those who are struggling with type-2 diabetes or obesity. Most people think

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Malt
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Malt Makes a Comeback, Packing Powerful Nutritional Benefits

While the origin of malt can be traced back to early Egyptians, the full health value of this “forgotten ingredient” is often overlooked and underappreciated. As Americans drive the surging “Plant-based Nutrition” movement – including a recent Innova Market Insights study that found 39% of Americans are eating more fruits

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Toenail infection
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Ways to Prevent Toenail Fungus Infection

No one wants a toenail infection. They are painful and could last for weeks. You cannot wear closed shoes since you will have a hard time walking. You will even wonder how that small infection could seem to paralyze you. The good thing is that there are toenail fungus treatments

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Mental Health
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Why Mental Health is as Important as Physical Health Over 50

For many, when you reach the age of 50, chances are you’re focused on physical rather than mental health, but, both are quite important, and for those who are looking to improve their physical health and wellness, you should also focus on mental health too. Mental health is just as

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Wellness
Spa/Resort Destinations
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Wellness Travel in Florida

Let’s face it. Life can be stressful. Whether it is work, never-ending errands, a busy home life, or another stressor, we could all use a break sometimes. This means that it is time for a vacation! Vacations are typically the way we try to escape from everyday chaos, bringing much-needed

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Overactive Bladder
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Two Popular Treatment Options for Overactive Bladder

As you have children or get older, your urinary system can be impacted in a negative way. And that makes doing your normal everyday activities hard! No one should have to worry about whether or not their overactive bladder is going to hold it together through the workday or have

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Health
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Seeking The Right Health Options for Your Family

There is nothing more important than your family’s health and happiness. In order to safeguard both of these qualities, there are certain lifestyle habits that everyone needs to adopt and maintain. This includes eating a healthy diet, for starters. The food that you eat is fuel for your mind and

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Alternative Health Treatments
Wellness
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Alternative Health Treatments

There are many reasons why people choose to use alternative health treatments such as acupuncture, aromatherapy, CBD capsules, homeopathy or turning to spiritual guidance as they feel that they can offer them a more holistic approach to how they feel with calming emotions, anxiety and improving general health. People also

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Belly Fat
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The Battle Against Belly Fat

Belly fat isn’t just a battle we fight as we reach middle age and experience changes in our image; it’s a battle we fight for our lives as well!  Researchers are finding more critical effects on health from visceral fat, and what we can do to prevent it, or reduce

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Allergy Season
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Another Bad Allergy Season is Here

If just thinking about spring makes your eyes burn, itch and water then you may still have time to get prepared. Experts say that last winter’s snowfall is causing trees and grasses to erupt with very high pollen levels. This year’s pollen forecasts are also high in the southern parts

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Parents
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7 Great Tips to Help Your Parents Age in Place

As your parents get older, they may face the difficult decision of where they will live as they age. For some people, a senior living community might be the best option, but this is not the case for everyone. According to an AARP report, 87 percent of adults age 65

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