Gary P. McManus

Leafy green vegetables such as kale, spinach, Swiss chard, and bok choy are high in vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Adding a variety of greens to your diet may help boost brain health and lower your risk of heart disease, cancer, and high blood pressure.

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The 13 Healthiest Leafy Green Vegetables Packed with nutrients but low in calories, leafy greens are crucial to a wholesome diet. Here are 14 of the healthiest leafy green vegetables you should eat.

Low carb diets are often used to promote weight loss and stabilize blood sugar levels. Though guidelines can vary depending on your daily carb allowance, most low carb diets typically limit foods high in carbs or added sugar.

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Low-Carb Meal Plan: Menu, Tips, Eating Out, and Shopping List This is a detailed meal plan for a low-carb diet based on real foods. What to eat, what not to eat and a sample low carb menu for one week.

Back decompression aims to relieve back pain by taking pressure off compressed spinal discs. There are surgical and nonsurgical methods of back decompression.

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Back Decompression for Back Pain: Methods and Results Back decompression can help relieve some types of back pain. Methods range from nonsurgical to surgical options, depending on the severity of your condition.

Let’s look into which e***as are safe to use at home, what alternative methods might work for treating constipation, and how to administer an e***a yourself.

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Homemade E***a: Remedies to Relieve Constipation at Home If administered properly with sanitized tools and appropriate solution, administering an e***a at home is considered safe. But there are precautions you should take and other alternatives you should consider first as treatment for constipation.

Sometimes, otoconia get dislodged from their proper position. This may disrup your sense of balance and lead to a condition called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV).

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Ear Stones Causes, Symptoms, Complications, and Treatment Organs in your inner ear called the saccule and utricle contain tiny calcium carbonate stones that help your body sense acceleration.

One trending idea suggests that if you want to be healthier, you should drink water first thing in the morning. However, you may wonder whether the time of day really makes a difference when it comes to hydration.

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Drinking Water in the Morning: Does It Have Benefits? Some people say that if you want to be healthier, you should drink water first thing in the morning. This article reviews whether there's truth to this popular claim.

Itching (pruritus) can be more than a small annoyance. It can cause a lot of discomfort and may even become a distraction.

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The 8 Best Remedies for Itching When is itching serious and how can you cure your itchiness at home? Discover some effective remedies here.

Chili peppers are famous for a lot of things, including their spicy kick. This spice sensation is caused by a chemical compound called capsaicin.

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These Are the Best Capsaicin Products for Arthritis Pain We look at the best capsaicin products you can buy online, in the store, or with a prescription.

Certain hormones are known to help promote positive feelings, including happiness and pleasure.

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Happy Hormones: What They Are and How to Boost Them Certain hormones may help you feel happier. We'll break down what they are and how to increase them naturally.

The effects of stress on sodium levels may vary from person to person. Sodium, an essential nutrient, helps your body function by maintaining blood pressure and fluid levels, as well as supporting your muscles and nerves.

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Can Stress or Anxiety Cause Low Sodium Levels? The effects of stress on sodium levels may vary from person to person. And there’s not yet enough evidence to determine cause and effect.

Have you been yawning a lot lately? Are you feeling like you could sleep all day? There are many reasons why you might be tired. You may not be getting enough shut-eye because you’re staying up too late, but you could also be tired because you have an undiagnosed medical condition.

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Why Am I So Tired? Causes and When to See a Doctor Are you feeling tired?Have you been yawning a lot lately? Are you feeling like you could sleep all day? There are many reasons why you might be tired. You may not be getting enough shut-eye because you’re staying up too late, but you could also be tired because you have an undiagnosed medical cond...

Skin is how our bodies talk to us and if we don’t pay close attention to what we put into our bodies, any message we get will no doubt be in red.

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10 Foods to Reduce Acne Flare-Ups, Scars, and Hyperpigmentation Clearing acne really depends on the cause. Foods aren’t the only cure, but what you eat can go a long way to helping you clear your skin and avoid pimples from forming. Here are 10 of the best foods to help make zits and blemishes a thing of the past.

Headaches can be caused by many factors, including genetics and dietary triggers. In women, fluctuating hormone levels are a major contributing factor in chronic headaches and menstrual migraines.

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Hormonal Headaches: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment In women, fluctuating hormone levels are a major contributing factor in chronic headaches and menstrual migraines. Learn about causes, treatment, and prevention.

At one time or another, you’ve probably felt bloated, which is the uncomfortable sensation of having trapped gas or increased pressure in your gut.

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12 Proven Ways to Reduce or Stop Bloating If you're feeling bloated, a few quick fixes can get you on the mend. Here are 12 evidence-based ways to reduce bloating.

The evening primrose is a yellow flower that grows in the United States and part of Europe. The plant has traditionally been used as a wound-healing and hormone-balancing remedy.

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Evening Primrose Oil for Acne: Dosage for Hormones, Cysts, Scars, The oil of the evening primrose contains high concentrations of a powerful anti-inflammatory ingredient called gamma-linoleic acid (GLA). What we know about GLA suggests that EPO can be a powerful acne-fighting agent. Read on to learn what types of acne may benefit, how to use it, product recommenda...

Energy drinks are beverages that contain ingredients marketed to increase energy and mental performance.

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Are Energy Drinks Good or Bad for You? Energy drinks are beverages that claim to increase energy and mental performance. This article examines whether they're good or bad for health.

Sleep is more than just a time for your body and mind to rest. In fact, while you’re asleep, your body remains active.

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Find out how many hours of sleep you need to feel your best Sleep is important for optimal health, but the amount of hours you sleep isn't the only factor. Here is the lowdown on how to get your best rest.

Many different types of soy sauce are available. They can be grouped based on their production methods, regional variations, color and taste differences.

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How Is Soy Sauce Made and Is It Bad for You? Soy sauce is one of the most popular soy products in the world. This article explains how soy sauce is produced, as well as its potential health risks and benefits.

Here are 10 evidence-based health benefits of coconut oil, plus some special considerations to keep in mind if you want to include it in your diet.

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Top 10 Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Coconut Oil The next time you're cooking, try using coconut oil. Here are 10 science-backed health benefits of coconut oil.

Sleeping more often is a common symptom of vascular dementia. While it doesn’t require medical treatment, steps can be taken to improve the quality of life for those with dementia.

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Does Vascular Dementia Cause Excessive Sleeping? It often does, yes. Let's look at why and other FAQs about dementia and sleep:

Stretching is an essential part of almost every workout — especially running. Even going on a short jog works your muscles, and many doctors recommend stretching both before and after exercise.

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Essential Stretches for Runners Stretching before you run can help prevent injury. Learn about the most crucial muscle areas for runners, along with stretches to keep them healthy.

Depending on the size of the stone, it may exit your body by traveling through your urinary tract when you urinate. Less often, the stones are too large and need to be removed surgically. Kidney stones are frequently very painful and can result in a visit to an emergency room.
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Types of Kidney Stones: Chart, Comparison, and Treatment Kidney stones can be made of several different types of crystals. They can be composed of a single type of crystal, but more often it’s a mix.

Your immune system creates antibodies to fight off foreign substances so you don’t get sick. Sometimes your system will identify a substance as harmful, even though it isn’t. When this happens, it’s called an allergic reaction.

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First Aid You Should Know: How to Treat Allergic Reaction Sometimes your immune system will identify a substance as harmful, even though it isn't. When this happens, it's called an allergic reaction. Allergic reactions can range from mild to life-threatening. Learn how to treat common symptoms of allergic reactions, including rashes and anaphylaxis.

Detecting early symptoms of the flu can help to prevent the spread of the virus and possibly help you treat the illness before it gets worse.

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What Are the Early Flu Symptoms? During flu season, having a scratchy throat, body aches, or fatigue can signal the arrival of the flu virus. Detecting early flu symptoms can help prevent spreading the virus and lead to prompt treatment, which may stop it from getting worse. Learn how to identify the flu virus by its first symptoms...

Bodily odors are unpleasant enough for the people around us, but there’s a much more serious downside to our pungent aromas. Unfortunately for humans, malaria-infected mosquitoes can’t get enough of the scents we emit.

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Malaria-Infected Mosquitoes Are More Attracted to Human Scent Malaria Infected mosquitoes are more attracted to human odor than uninfected mosquitoes, speeding the transmission of malaria parasites.

Dizziness is the disorienting feeling of being unbalanced or lightheaded. You may feel like you’re about to faint or your surroundings are moving or spinning around you.

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Treatments for Dizziness Feeling dizzy? Read on to learn about how to get rid of dizziness and what may be causing it.

Sunburn blisters can appear on the skin after severe sunburns, and they can be extremely painful. These blisters will typically appear several hours to a day after the initial sun exposure. The pain usually starts to subside after 48 hours, though it will likely take at least a week for the blisters and sunburn to fade. After they heal, you may be left with darker or lighter spots on the skin that can last for 6 to 12 months.

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Sunburn Blisters: Symptoms, Treatments, and Complications Sunburn blisters are small, white, fluid-filled bumps that appear on severely sunburned skin. They can be extremely painful.

Environmental allergies are somewhat different than food allergies because they’re not a reaction to something you’ve ingested for nutrition. Instead, environmental allergies are a response to triggers you come into contact with in your surroundings or inhale during your day-to-day activities.

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Environmental Allergies: Causes, Home Remedies, Treatments Environmental allergies can cause sneezing, stuffy nose, and itchy eyes. It may not always be possible to avoid them, but once you are away from the allergen, your symptoms should improve. We identify common environmental allergens, such as pollen and pet dander, and provide eight home remedies and....

Back pain doesn’t just show up during the day. Chronic back pain can also make it tough to rest comfortably — and an unsupportive mattress might even worsen your pain.
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Dealing with Back Pain? These 11 Mattress Toppers Can Help Think your old mattress may be causing some back pain? Update it with a new topper for just-right comfort. Here are our top 11 picks.

Eating certain foods, including blackberries, broccoli, and foods containing probiotics, may be helpful against ulcer-causing bacteria.
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Stomach Ulcer Diet: Foods to Eat and Foods to Avoid There’s no specific diet for people with stomach ulcers. But certain foods may help fight the cause of your stomach ulcer. We’ll walk you through the current diet recommendations for stomach ulcers, why these foods may help, and what to avoid. Plus, learn which supplements may be beneficial for ...