I am certainly not an expert on women’s birth control, but I do recognize how important this medication is to women’s health. While there is a lot of different types of birth control out there, one of the most popular is oral contraceptives, often known as “the pill.” This is the method that is used […]
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Frozen meals are something we were all told to avoid, readers, and for good reason. Once packed with sodium, sugar and other things we just shouldn’t be consuming at high levels, those convenience meals were simply terrible dietary choices. But today, things aren’t as grim in the frozen food section as they used to be!
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When you think of bone health, you may automatically think of women. As women age, it’s known that they can become at risk for osteoporosis. But, folks, this condition and associated problems like hip fractures don’t just a pose a threat to women–men are at risk, too! According to the National Osteoporosis Association, around one
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A lot of body aches are just blamed on getting older, friends, but in reality, people of many ages can experience joint pain. It can seriously impact your daily life and ability to do certain activities, too! If you’re suffering from pain and inflammation related to your joints, it’s important to see a doctor so
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Whenever you’re feeling stressed, my friends, your adrenal gland releases a hormone known as cortisol as a response. This is your primary “stress” hormone, and it plays a part in a lot of functions in your body, including blood sugar level control. Usually, this level is higher in your body in the morning, and it’s
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We only have one heart, folks, so we need to take care of it! Heart disease is a big problem in this country, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting that diseases of the heart are typically the leading causing of death here (https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/facts.htm). In fact, one person dies every 36 seconds on
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When we talk about fitness, running around in a gym is the image that springs to mind. And, quite frankly, for many of us, that’s not an appealing image! Who wants to run around sweating after working all day? Of course, working out is pretty important. It’s how you keep your body in shape and
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Like everyone else, one thing I love about the holidays is the food! Cookies, cakes, big dinners–it’s just one feast after another! What I don’t love is the weight gain and all the associated problems that come with that. According to Health.com, men add two pounds over the holiday season and women add about a
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There are plenty of things to dislike about getting older, folks. Everything cracks when you get out of bed in the morning, things that used to not tire you out now do, and you just don’t look as young in the mirror anymore. Of course, there are plenty of things to like, too–wisdom, for starters–but
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You’ve likely heard all about high blood sugar and why it’s bad for your health and dangerous overall. Heck, I think about that every time I want to reach for a doughnut! But did you know that you can have low blood sugar, too? This condition causes its own sets of problems, and some people
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