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What are some things in life that most people think are synonymous—but are, in fact, not? Here are a few off the top of our heads: shrimp and prawn (fun fact: one’s found in freshwater, while the other comes from saltwater!), venom and poison (mostly a matter of how they’re delivered), and core and abs. ...
- 30 September, 2024
Imagine walking into your doctor’s office, expecting the usual advice about diet and exercise, but instead, your prescription reads: "Join a local hiking group." Wait, what? Yes, you heard that right—your social life might just be the key to better health, and doctors are catching on! Welcome to the world of social prescriptions, where your...
- 27 September, 2024
You’ve probably heard that it’s a good idea to “check yourself” regularly for breast abnormalities, but what exactly does that mean? And what should you be looking for? The first thing you should know is that self-exams do not take the place of mammography because of their limitations in dense breasts and masses under one...
- 24 September, 2024
It’s 4 am. You’re nestled under your covers where you’ve been snoozing soundly for the past 4 hours — but suddenly, for reasons you can’t explain, you’re awake. Very awake. It’s too early to get up; if you do, your “daytime productivity” will almost certainly run out by lunchtime. And yet … there you are,...
- 17 September, 2024
This blog was inspired by Darria Long’s presentation for Ted Health. Check it out here. You’d be hard-pressed to find a more stress-inducing environment than a trauma center. Yet, ER doctors seem to take on every challenge with a calm and focused approach. How do they do it? Let’s take a page out of their...
- 09 September, 2024
Paying attention to gut health is all the rage these days, and for good reason. The discovery of axes between the gut and non-gastrointestinal organ systems (e.g., gut-brain and gut-skin axis) has uncovered the links between gut health and the development of various chronic health conditions. Translation: your gut health is vital to your overall...
- 15 August, 2024
When we think about mold, the first thing that often comes to mind is the greenish fuzz that occasionally appears on forgotten leftovers. But mold isn't always so obvious. It can be lurking in some of the most unexpected places in your kitchen, hidden away in foods you consume daily. While some molds are visible,...
- 14 August, 2024
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of artificial intelligence (AI)? Using ChatGPT to draft work emails, whipping your resume into shape, and data analysis? Or creating stunning visual art from simple, sometimes outlandish, text prompts? Sure. But beyond bettering your workflow and leisure time, AI has also revolutionized almost every aspect of...
- 31 July, 2024
Teaching your child healthy habits can set them up for a lifetime of optimal physical and mental well-being. Here are 10 crucial healthy habits to encourage your kids to practice. #1: Stay physically active Encourage your child to move—and love moving—every day. This helps: Improve cardiovascular fitness, concentration, balance, skills development, and flexibility Build self-esteem...
- 20 July, 2024
What does it mean to be beautiful? Is it the presence of certain physical features—such as facial averageness (where the facial configuration resembles the mathematical average facial configuration of the population), symmetry, skin homogeneity, and a particular body type? Judging by the people gracing the covers of glossy magazines and starring in blockbuster movies, one...
- 03 July, 2024
The non-psychotropic plant cannabinoid Cannabigerol (CBG) could be helpful with many aspects of a healthy lifestyle, such as maintaining regular sleep patterns, staying active with exercise, and supporting a good mood.Over 100 cannabinoids exist, yet most of us are familiar with only a couple, namely CBD and THC. Few understand the unique roles these individual...
- 06 June, 2024
For those seeking the purest form of CBD without any other cannabinoids or terpenes, CBD isolate offers a straightforward solution. Here are 10 top CBD isolate products that cater to individuals looking for the benefits of CBD in their wellness routine.A Quick Look at the Best Pure CBD ProductsBest Overall: Lazarus Natural CBD Isolate PowderBest...
- 03 June, 2024
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