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Cotton swabs and candling are just a couple of the ways people commonly clean their ears. But is it doing any good? Probably not. And in some cases, certainly not. You really don’t need to clean the inside of the ears. In fact, the stuff that most people are trying to get rid of, earwax, ...click here to read more

You may not think that meat consumption can play a role in diabetes risk, but a recent study suggests it might. Type-2 diabetes, as you may be aware, is a condition marked by high blood sugar and insufficient insulin supply. It’s not something that a person can be born with. Instead, it’s acquired over time ...click here to read more

According to new research, people who consume more of a plant-based diet have a reduced risk of developing diabetes. The study published in the Journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes found that healthy plant-based foods, including fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and coffee, are associated with a lower risk of developing type ...click here to read more

Whether you’re spreading avocado on toast or dipping tortilla chips into it, you’re likely giving your heart health boost. New data suggests that avocado eaters are less likely to get cardiovascular or heart disease than non-eaters. However, it is important to consider that the results are observational and do not prove that avocado improves heart ...click here to read more

Keeping your colon healthy might not be top of mind, but it’s definitely something you don’t want to ignore. Gut health can play a significant role in how your body functions, from how you feel to how your immune system works. Much of the bacteria that help determine these outcomes resides in the colon. So, ...click here to read more

Vitamins and minerals might not always get the love they deserve, but the truth is that they are as essential for living as the air you breathe and the water you drink. They keep you healthy and functional and help offer protection from plenty of diseases. These essential life components easily get thrown together, but ...click here to read more

You might not think of food when it comes to bladder health or managing a sensitive bladder. If not, that’s completely understandable. But you might want to start. Thinking about how food may impact your bladder may help tame a sensitive bladder and allow you to regain some control. An irritated or overactive bladder, after ...click here to read more

Valentine’s Day can really do it for some people. But after the fleeting feeling the Day can present, it often fizzles soon after. So, why not bring it back with a sensual snack. Maybe it’s their heart shape, color, or the ease at which they can be fed to a lover, but strawberries certainly lend ...click here to read more

The pandemic is affecting human bodies in all kinds of ways. It’s impacting posture, muscles, eyes, and guts. When’s the last time you went to the dentists? Another part of you that it’s affecting is your skin. Some dermatologists notice more patients coming in with rashes, acne, or rosacea, a skin condition that leads to ...click here to read more

A healthier prostate: you know you want it. Even if you don’t know exactly where it is or what it does, you’re absolutely positive you don’t want to experience the legend around it. You know, the getting up multiple times per night to go to the bathroom. The pressure in your stomach. The uncontrollable urge ...click here to read more

You might know that it’s possible to suffer a heart attack and have no idea until after the fact. “Silent” strokes are a reality, too. The American Heart Association estimates that as many as a quarter of octogenarians (a person who is 80-89) may have had one or more strokes where they did not experience ...click here to read more

Vitamin D gets a lot of praise, and it may help with a number of conditions. Now new research is suggesting it could help protect the immune system as well. The study, published in BMJ, suggests that vitamin D may help reduce the risk of immune system issues that currently put people at risk. Past ...click here to read more

For older American’s, memory loss is a rising concern, as about 16 million people are suffering from memory impairment, with cases rising steadily. But, a new study from the University of Queensland suggests that a common mineral found in many foods could help boost memory and learning in aging brains. It has previously been reported ...click here to read more

Researchers from the University of Waterloo in Canada have found a surprising link between dry eyes and exercise. Physical activity is known to help with various health issues, but this new discovery may help many who experience dry eyes, which is a condition becoming increasingly common due to screen time. The eyes are covered in ...click here to read more