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Colon health is a delicate subject, so many people rely on folk wisdom instead of medical science, meaning they probably believe this common myth.
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Tracking of your health is important, and although some people look to the skin or hair to get an idea, there's one body part they might overlook.
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Gen Z gets a fair amount of grief for supposedly being overly sensitive to the world, but there is one mental diagnosis that's rising in their cohort.
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Cancer is scary, and breast cancer and brain cancer are particularly frightening forms, but when it comes to lethality, one cancer has them beat.
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There's a new fungal infection spreading across the US and the world, and its resilience and lethality should have you more than a little worried.
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Millions of people in the US regularly consume caffeine in some form or another, but most of them are likely unaware of its long-term effects.
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Morning sickness is a depressingly common symptom of pregnancy, thus it's not surprising that there are a lot of false beliefs surrounding it.
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If you are a dog owner, there's a good chance you've seen your pup act differently when there's a storm coming, but are they predicting the weather?
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We're all rushed lately, and there's a real temptation to save food prep time by letting frozen food thaw on the counter, but that's a bad idea.
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Brushing your teeth is one of the most important hygiene activities you need to do daily, but you might not want to brush immediately after eating.
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Smoking is bad for you, but you might not know that it's bad for more than just your heart and lungs, it's bad your bones and joints as well.
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When it comes to protein, animal-based sources are the gold standard, but there is at least one plant that can compete head to head with eggs.
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If you've ever taken up the habit of smoking tobacco and then tried to quit, you probably know how difficult it can be, and there's a good reason why.
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We've all know that exercise is good for us — the more the better — but if you regularly engage in intense exercise there may be consequences.
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When it comes to mortality risk, the big names in the game are usually weight or BMI, but there's another surprising metric that you can look at.
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It's probably a safe assumption that just about all of us have at least one mirror, but don't stare into it for too long or you might be surprised.
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Many people don't give a lot of thought to what they're putting in their bodies, but some food choices could be leading to a risk of an early death.
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Everybody gets pimples from time to time, and it can be hard to resist the urge to pop them, but you might want to think again before you squeeze.
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Monitoring the health and quality of your skin and hair is a good way to keep track of your overall health, but there are other indicators as well.
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Climate change is an unstoppable force of nature at this point, and worse, it might be contributing to making you fat, unfit, and unhealthy.
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The stickers on your fruit serve a number of different purposes, but you're best served by not being too hasty about peeling them off. Here's the reason why.
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If you've ever been 'backed up,' you've probably heard a lot of advice on how to clear out your pipes, but some 'solutions' make the problem worse.
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Let's admit it, burps are gross, even if they usually come with a sense of relief, but there's one common GI ailment that belching doesn't help.
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Given the epidemic of obesity, it's no surprise that the use of thermogenic fat burning supplements is on the rise, but how safe are these drugs?
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Tooth maintenance is a fact of life for everyone, and if you neglect it for too long it can turn into an infection that could take your life.
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Although BMI is a useful, if broad, indicator of overall health, when it comes to heart health, there are other numbers that are just as good.
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Keeping your weight and BMI low are good for managing heart health, but you might be missing this one very important aspect to a healthy heart.
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