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Six Possible Remedies for Dry Winter Skin

There are numerous reasons to loathe the winter months, not the least of which involves bone-chilling temperatures. Blizzards and snowstorms can make travel all but impossible, and colds and viruses tend to fester in the long stretch between fall ,,,

Environment, Medical Conditions, The Human Body

Why Air Pollution Can Make Ragweed Allergies Even Worse

There’s a very good chance that someone you know suffers from seasonal allergies; roughly 50 million Americans experience allergic reactions to pollen alone. As if high ragweed counts weren’t bad enough, the presence of a common pollutant might make ,,,

Environment, Medical Conditions

Untreated Depression: More Common Than You Might Think

Depression is one of the most widespread mental health issues in the United States; in 2014, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) found that nearly 16 million adults had suffered a depressive episode in the past twelve months. ,,,

Mental Health & Well Being

Not Just for Headaches? Aspirin and Prostate Cancer Risk

There’s a very good chance that, at some point in the past, you’ve taken an aspirin for a headache. Originating in the final decade of the nineteenth century, aspirin is widely used to treat various aches and pains throughout ,,,

Medical Conditions

More Than Just the Sun? Genetic Mutations and Skin Cancer Risk

It’s hard to talk about skin cancer without mentioning the sun. The reason for this close association is obvious; the vast majority of skin cancer cases result from exposure to the sun’s powerful ultraviolet rays. Though the sun is ,,,

Environment, Medical Conditions, The Human Body

What a Shock! Sharpening the Mind with Electricity

Learning and retaining new information is one of the most crucial tasks the brain must perform. Unfortunately, such actions are often easier said than done, especially among those who are in the grip of cognitive decline. A recent report ,,,

Medical Conditions, The Human Body

Massage Therapy and Arthritis: A Swedish Solution?

As the number of elderly and middle-aged Americans continues to grow, so does the prevalence of osteoarthritis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly 52.5 million adults have been diagnosed with some form of arthritis. By ,,,

Joint Health, Medical Conditions, Men's Health, The Human Body, Women's Health

Four Exercises For People with COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a widespread condition in the United States, affecting over 24 million people. Those living with this condition must contend with a number of chronic symptoms, including coughing, chest tightness and breathing difficulties. Despite ,,,

Exercise & Fitness, Medical Conditions

New Product, Same Problem? The Possible Risks of E-Cigarettes

Having been linked to everything from high blood pressure to cancer, it can safely be said that here are few products with a worse reputation than cigarettes. In recent years, many consumers have turned to electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, ,,,

Medical Conditions, Medicine & Technology

A Common Concern: ADHD and Children

The term “ADHD” has long been part of the national lexicon, and for good reason; a 2012 Northwestern University study found that, from 2000 to 2010 alone, the ADHD diagnosis rate among children rose by 66 percent. Though this ,,,

Medical Conditions, Mental Health & Well Being

Common Conditions

Six Possible Remedies for Dry Winter Skin

Why Air Pollution Can Make Ragweed Allergies Even Worse

Untreated Depression: More Common Than You Might Think

Not Just for Headaches? Aspirin and Prostate Cancer Risk

More Than Just the Sun? Genetic Mutations and Skin Cancer Risk

What a Shock! Sharpening the Mind with Electricity

Massage Therapy and Arthritis: A Swedish Solution?

Four Exercises For People with COPD

New Product, Same Problem? The Possible Risks of E-Cigarettes

A Common Concern: ADHD and Children

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