In-vitro fertilization (IVF) is a complicated process and arguably one of the most well-known fertility treatments. You’ve likely at least heard the term before, but you still might not know much about what it is. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, IVF is the “joining of a woman’s egg and a man’s sperm …
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More than 30 million Americans are living with osteoarthritis—the wear-and-tear form of the condition that causes joint pain, stiffness, and swelling—according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And all of them are looking for ways to ease the ache. Although the condition can’t be cured, arthritis treatments like nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), prescription …
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Food can be a source of inflammation through allergens, bacteria or other toxins. The body can also see foods that “don’t agree” with its biochemistry which causes your whole body to start attacking these “foreign invaders,” thus causing more inflammation in the bloodstream, Sadie Wells, RD, LDN, CPT, says. Similarly, she adds, eating unhealthy food …
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There’s no way around it: Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation (mainly from the sun) is a major risk factor for most skin cancers, not to mention wrinkles, premature aging, and vision loss. According to the American Cancer Society, UV rays damage DNA in skin cells, which causes abnormalities in cell growth. Read on for more! …
Lots of us struggle to get enough shut-eye—but too much sleep isn’t good for you, either. Click through the slide show above to see why it’s bad to OD on z’s, and how to find the sandman’s sweet spot. You’re at greater risk for heart disease and stroke The negative health effects of too little …
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There are several physiological benefits to adopting a plant-based diet once a week in addition to the many positive environmental effects. We talked to nutrition expert T.C. Hale, who explains how giving your system a break from animal protein can actually help restore and repair the body’s digestive system and help boost the natural detox …
In my six years of sailing the seven seas, I’ve met all kinds of new friends and interesting folks. But I’ve also met the problem passengers: the rude ones, the greedy ones, and the always-late ones. Don’t be like them. Here are five cruising pet peeves and no-nos to avoid, so you can make sure …
Whether you’re a foodie, adventurer, or couch potato, you will totally appreciate these fun date ideas. It’s time to take advantage of the warmer weather with your significant other! Check out our springtime options, and get ready for the amazing months ahead. Rent scooters and ride around a new city. Pack a picnic and bring …
Plastic was considered one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century. Available from the early 1900s, plastic was an absolute hit by the 1960s. It’s hard to imagine what the modern world would look like without plastic. But it turned out too good to be true. Different kinds of plastic take anywhere between 400 …
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