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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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This epidemic is said to be worse for you than smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
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Aluminum foil has both a shiny and dull side; technically, they're different, but generally not in any way that means they have differing uses.
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MRIs are powerful tools in the cancer-fighting arsenal, but despite their efficacy, they aren't infallible, and some cancers slip through the cracks.
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Fainting isn't usually a cause for alarm, and the physiological processes in your body that lead to loss of consciousness can easily be explained.
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Whether you're a health nut or not, you've probably seen a lot more protein products on the shelf lately, but they could be affecting your health.
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One of the worst sorts of injuries you can suffer is a ruptured organ, and two abdominal organs in particular are more vulnerable than the rest.
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For decades, viagra has been used to treat erectile dysfunction. Most of its side effects are mild and temporary, but in rare cases, they can be more serious.
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If you've ever sworn that you heard your phone buzz, only to discover no notifications, you're not the only one. This phenomenon actually has a long history.
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There are quite a few health reasons that might explain why you're cold. Particular BMI ranges are one of those possible -- though imperfect -- explanations.
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Heart attacks are something you want to avoid if at all possible no matter what age you are, but after a certain point, your odds start to climb.
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Despite how troublesome it can be, physical pain is a very useful thing to have, but there are conditions that can prevent you from feeling any.
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With ongoing spread of COVID and the flue, you might be tempted to think either of them are the most contagious disease, but they aren't number one.
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The exact reason that Neanderthals disappeared isn't fully known, but they might have gone out not with a bang, but with some specific features of their blood.
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Organ donations save thousands of lives every year, but you don't have to be dead to donate, some organs you can give while you're still alive.
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When it comes to varieties of rice, most people tend to think of just white and brown, but what are the differences between these rice varieties?
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