Health

Using smartphones and other digital devices to pacify young children can backfire and end up stifling their emotional development, a new study warns. Researchers at Michigan Medicine say digital technology may help calm down toddlers in the short term, but it could also reduce their chances to practice emotional coping skills.…
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Obesogens, a type of endocrine-disrupting chemical found in a host of household products, make it easier to unintentionally gain weight and may even make it more difficult to lose it. Obesity is an increasingly common disease in the U.S. The most recent statistics gathered from 2017 to 2020 identify 41.9% of Americans as obese,…
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Oregano oil is widely known as nature's potent defense against harmful organisms. Not only is it highly respected within the natural health community, it is also widely studied by the scientific community for medical use. The research and analysis of oregano oil has encompassed many topics. Oregano oil has extremely high levels of…
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You can’t see, hear or smell electromagnetic fields and most people don’t feel them — but they’re associated with systemic inflammation and mitochondrial dysfunction thought to be a root cause for many of today's chronic diseases. Story at a glance: The primary danger of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) — and what drives the…
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“Watch your thoughts, they become words. Watch your words, they become actions. Watch your actions, they become habits. Watch your habits, they become character. Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.” – Frank Outlaw A robust character hinges on eight core virtues: courage, curiosity, temperance, humility, liberty,…
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Aspartame is used as an ingredient in over 5,000 diet foods and beverages. Now, new research from Florida State University reports the artificial sweetener may be linked to a greater anxiety risk, an animal study concludes. Mice exposed to aspartame exhibited anxious behavior. Notably, the anxious effects of aspartame on tested…
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According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders affect 40 million American adults every year. And, no doubt, the additional stress-producing impact of the coronavirus on psychical health has probably yet to be fully realized. So, while Western medicine attempts to “treat” anxiety disorders with (toxic)…
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Exercising more and sitting down less can lower the risk of women developing breast cancer, according to a new study. Observational studies have already shown a link between sedentary behavior and breast cancer risk but have not provided proof of what causes it. Now, using a Mendelian randomization study – which use genetic variants as…
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Autism encompasses a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, communication and repetitive behaviors. Autism is a spectrum disorder, meaning the symptoms can be classified in terms of their position on a scale. Autism Speaks1 points out there is not just one type of autism but many subtypes…
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Many people cherish a belief that there will be a time in their lives when they’re finally able to sit back and relax. After working hard for years, we’ll finally be happy with the level of success or wealth we’ve achieved, and feel entitled to rest and enjoy the fruits of our labour. But it often doesn’t work like this. Most of us…
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