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Nighttime Noise: Tips for Stopping Snoring

Nighttime Noise: Tips for Stopping Snoring

It would be putting things mildly to say that snoring is common problem. Chances are that if you don’t personally have this problem, you know someone that does. While pinning down the exact number of snorers is a bit tricky, ...

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The Health Risks of Poor Posture

The Health Risks of Poor Posture

While growing up, there’s a very good chance your parents reprimanded you more than once about your posture. To be sure, this is a common problem, as both children and adults alike are prone to frequent slouching and slumping. Poor ...

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The Hidden Risks of Dehydration

The Hidden Risks of Dehydration

Even if you’re not a medical professional, it’s pretty easy to guess the symptoms of dehydration. When running low on water, the mouth becomes noticeably dry and starts pining for water. Additionally, a person experiencing mild dehydration will likely encounter ...

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The Warning Signs of Stroke

The Warning Signs of Stroke

Over the decades, strokes have gained a well-deserved reputation as one of the biggest health threats facing Americans. It’s hard to minimize the widespread impact of strokes, especially when considering the following facts (courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control ...

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Fighting Back Against Skin Damage

Fighting Back Against Skin Damage

No one likes getting old; we have less energy, many people put on weight and the body becomes more susceptible to injury and disease. Our looks hardly escape unscathed either, as Father Time often leaves an everlasting imprint on our ...

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How Night Owls Can Get to Bed Earlier

How Night Owls Can Get to Bed Earlier

There’s a good chance you’re reading this article while battling a strong nap craving. Or, perhaps later in the day, you’ll wind up nodding off while watching TV. Maybe your body is relying on that fourth cup of coffee to ...

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A Common Athletic Injury: A Look at ACL Tears

A Common Athletic Injury: A Look at ACL Tears

Even if you are only a causal sports fan, you’ve probably heard about several professional athletes who’ve suffered injuries known as “ACL tears.” Few things are more feared in the sports world than ACL injuries, which have ended the seasons ...

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Exercises for Treating Tendonitis

Exercises for Treating Tendonitis

If you’re over the age of 40, or happen to know a fair number of middle aged people, you’re likely well-acquainted with the term tendonitis. Like arthritis, another condition known for the chronic pain it inflicts upon older adults, tendonitis ...

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Fighting Inflammation through Diet

Fighting Inflammation through Diet

If you’ve ever suffered a cut or burn – which covers just about everyone – then your body has experienced inflammation. Under normal circumstances, this bodily reaction is nothing to be alarmed about. This type of inflammation, called acute inflammation, ...

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