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Running, jogging and various leg exercises are generally considered to be good for the body. And to be sure, they generally are; in fact, we could probably write an article or two on the benefits of these activities. Unfortunately, the ...

It goes without saying that being sick makes getting through a typical day a lot more difficult. In addition to performing your routine tasks at both home and work, you are forced to do so with a runny nose, persistent ...

It’s hard to think of an item more synonymous with snack foods than potato chips. Since their creation in the mid-19th century (yes, potato chips were first created all the way back in 1853), these crunchy potato slices have enjoyed ...

In a perfect world, childhood would be a thoroughly carefree and idyllic experience, free of harsh illnesses that wreck the body’s health. Unfortunately, reality can be very cruel to the young, afflicting them with chronic illnesses that cause a variety ...

Most serious illnesses can be blamed a small number of culprits – infectious viruses and bacteria, poor lifestyle choices or certain chemical reactions within the body. Thanks to decades of medical research, many of these diseases can be prevented through ...

Expecting parents certainly have a lot on their plate; from preparing the baby’s bedroom to buying enough clothes for their child, bringing a child into the world exacts a large amount of time and effort from both Mom and Dad. ...

The aging process can be very unforgiving in its impact on the human body. Hair starts to thin and fall out, our memories begin to fade and injuries and illnesses appear with more frequency. As if these problems weren’t troubling ...

When it comes to preserving our health with age, most people focus on a few notorious trouble spots – the waistline, heart and joints all come to mind as areas that require additional maintenance with the passage of time. There ...

In the modern developed world, few problems are as widespread and troublesome as diabetes. This chronic affliction, which greatly hinders the body’s ability to manage its blood sugar (glucose) levels, impacts an estimated 347 million people worldwide. To put it ...

As we get further and further into adulthood, it becomes painfully obvious that our bodies aren’t as sturdy and resilient as they once were. Injuries, diseases and various aches and pains seem to attack more frequently, and the body tends ...