Mikbiz/Shutterstock By Jona Jaupi/Sept. 1, 2021 6:58 pm EDT If you are one of the 229 million licensed drivers in the United States, per Statista, then chances are you have been faced with the decision of whether or not to lease a car…
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What you should know about grief after COVID-19 deaths
Few of us get through life without experiencing grief, but, as a culture, we don’t do a great job of talking about it. The United States is what Annapolis, Maryland, psychologist Sherry Cormier calls “grief illiterate.” As a result, you…
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This Is What You Should Know About 5-HTP Supplements
When taking natural supplements, you’ll likely find ones that work in tandem with your endocrine system. 5-HTP is one such medicine that impacts your serotonin levels and thus offers a variety of different treatments. 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is an amino acid…
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What You Need To Know About Flexibility
Ever wanted to do handstands or poses like a yogi? The start could be simple stretches! According to Bryant Walrod, MD, a family and sports medicine physician at the Ohio State University – Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, flexibility is the amount…
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How To Know If Your Sunglasses Are Really Protecting Your Eyes
With frequent heatwaves reaching all-time record highs around the world, it seems that peak sunglasses (and sunscreen, for that matter) season is here to stay (via Washington Post). They’re no longer mere glossy sidekicks to your summer outfit — they’re…
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Everything We Know About Pyrite Healing Crystals
For those who choose to use healing crystals in their wellness routines or in spiritual practice, there are nearly-countless stones and crystals to choose from, each said to have its own particular energy and benefits. Some are beneficial for relaxation,…
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What You Need To Know About The COVID-19 Vaccine Link To Heart Issues In Teens
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on June 10, 2021, that it would convene an emergency meeting on June 18 to discuss reports of heart inflammation found in young adults and teens after receiving the two-dose mRNA…
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What You Need To Know Before Stepping Into An Infrared Sauna
Saunas are a go-to place for relaxation and recovery for many. Apart from stress relief, the small, heated room gives many more health benefits to its users. Some personal trainers even urge clients to use the sauna as it has positive…
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What is 'Post Pandemic Stress Disorder' – and how do you know if you have it?
How do you know if you might have PPSD? Increased levels of anxiety Variations in mood Sleep issues Nightmares Avoiding situations that remind you of pandemic/lockdowns Feeling on guard on constantly vigilant about future pandemics or recurrences of Covid-19 Intrusive type thoughts…
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Five things nutrition experts want you to know about new federal dietary guidelines
New federal dietary guidelines encourage Americans to focus more on eating healthy throughout life, to be flexible in their eating patterns and to cut down on empty calories. The recommendations, released every five years by the U.S. Department of Agriculture…
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