Neutral Running Shoes
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Who Should Wear Neutral Running Shoes?

Choosing the right running shoes involves a lot more than simply walking into a store, trying on a few pairs, and buying the ones that fit the best. There are numerous options available that are designed to suit a wide range of foot types and running activities. If you’re serious

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6 Essential Vitamins You Should Start Taking After 50 Years Old
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6 Essential Vitamins You Should Start Taking After 50 Years Old

At the age of 50 and above, your body starts demanding for a tailored combination of minerals and vitamins in response to the changes that occur as a result of aging. Ideally, you can get these essential vitamins from your eating but again as a senior to maintain a healthy

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Five Tips for Boosting Your Immune System This Flu Season
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Five Tips for Boosting Your Immune System This Flu Season

By Dr. Kerri Miller – Stay hydrated: This is one of the most important steps to take in preventing and relieving cold and flu symptoms. Hydration is a key component to your body’s ability to create healthy cells and a strong immune system. Often times, when you’re experiencing cold and

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Kathy Carlton Willis
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Kathy Carlton Willis

The Quest for My Best Me

I like to joke that I’m the poster child when it comes to having all the obstacles to pursuing wellness through diet and exercise. Frequently, those who read about my weight-loss success say they wish they could achieve the same outcome, and then they offer up reasons (or are they

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Bad Breath Prevention in Older Adults: Tips to a Healthier Mouth
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Bad Breath Prevention in Older Adults: Tips to a Healthier Mouth

Often referred to as halitosis, bad breath is an embarrassing condition. But for older adults, it can an even greater problem because they are commonly susceptible to dental problems and medical issues. In order to keep your mouth smelling fresh, you want to find the offending source of the problem.

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Microscope on Well-Being Reveals Link to Longevity
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Microscope on Well-Being Reveals Link to Longevity

By Elizabeth Rula – At a time when our nation is facing one of its most poignant periods of emotional and social turbulence, new research just released in Health Affairs’ November issue, “Population Well-Being Measures Help Explain Geographic Disparities In Life Expectancy At The County Level,” reveals there are disparities

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Eye stress
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How to Reduce Eye Stress To Improve Night Driving

Driving at night can be difficult. When the sun goes down, it becomes much harder to see what’s in front of you, and the darkness can affect how quickly you’re able to react due to higher eye stress. The National Safety Council noted that 90 percent of your reaction while

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5 Underrated Fruits and Vegetables to Try This Fall
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5 Underrated Fruits and Vegetables to Try This Fall

By Allegra Gallian– Autumn is officially here, and the changing of the seasons provides the perfect opportunity to try out new recipes. Chillier weather usually has us reaching for hearty comfort foods, but these meals aren’t necessarily the healthiest options. Choosing fruit- and vegetable-heavy dishes ensures that you’re eating something

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Here are 5 easytips that will help you rise and run, and give you a super charge before you head into your work day.
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Early Morning Runs Before You Start Your Work Day

Ever heard people brag about their early morning runs? Maybe you want to be part of this exclusive club, but you’re not a morning person. Or perhaps you simply want to have more productive mornings and get a jumpstart to your day. Any of this sound familiar?  If doing anything

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Intimate Skin Care After Menopause
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Intimate Skin Care After Menopause

By Donna Raheb – You may have noticed that the older you get, the drier your skin becomes. As women age their skin suffers a slowdown in oil production and cell turnover, especially after menopause. To keep dry skin in the best condition possible, it’s important to use proper cleansers

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3 Ways to Lose Weight and Keep it Off for Good
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3 Ways to Lose Weight and Keep it Off for Good

Have you tried different diet and exercise trends in an attempt to reach your goal weight, but you find yourself struggling to lose weight and keep it off? You’ve probably noticed that as the years go by it’s even more challenging to drop those unwanted pounds. This is because as you

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How to Spot the Signs of Drug Abuse in a Loved One
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How to Spot the Signs of Drug Abuse in a Loved One

Contrary to popular belief, drug problems are not restricted to a narrow sub-set of society. People of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds can fall victim to a life-limiting drug addiction. There is some evidence to suggest that addiction problems have a genetic root, but anyone can end up addicted to

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natural remedies for sleep apnea
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Natural Remedies for Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a serious sleep and health disorder characterized by the reduction or even dangerous pausing of breath (airflow) while asleep. It is common among adults, but is now becoming common in children as well. When sleep apnea occurs, sleep is usually disrupted due to inadequate breathing and subsequent

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How Telemedicine May Improve Eye Health for Diabetics
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How Telemedicine May Improve Eye Health for Diabetics

By Kirsty Rigg – Two of the biggest hurdles for treating health conditions are providing preventive care, and ensuring patient compliance with medications and other treatments. This is especially true when it comes to diabetes. Diabetes is a disease that requires heavy monitoring and constant attention to one’s health and

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Weight Loss
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The Weight Loss Myths That Are Standing in Your Way

By Sarah Appleford – Tips and tricks are all very well – but only if they are true. When you are delving into the world of weight loss, it is absolutely crucial to research your facts and do your best to avoid the hopeless PR and ever changing magic tricks

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How Do You Know If a Drug Rehab Is Right for You?
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How Do You Know If a Drug Rehab Is Right for You?

Many drug rehab facilities have helped millions of people to kick their destructive drug and alcohol habits. They have enabled these people to put their lives back together and become productive members of society once again. Are you in a desperate situation involving drug or alcohol addiction? If this is

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Choosing the Right OTC Pain Reliever
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Choosing the Right OTC Pain Reliever

By Charles Vega, MD – Imagine this scenario: you lift up your grandchild at the playground, and suddenly you feel a stabbing pain in your back. When you get home, you look for some kind of pain reliever in your medicine cabinet. Do you carefully consider your choice of over-the-counter

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3 Lifestyle Changes to Decrease Your Risk of Breast Cancer
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3 Lifestyle Changes to Decrease Your Risk of Breast Cancer

By Allegra Gallian – Our health is one of our most precious gifts. As we age, ensuring we stay healthy becomes increasingly important. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer every two minutes, on average, and one in eight women will be diagnosed

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