Take a look at the ingredients of the packaged foods you eat. You’ll quickly move from foods you know, such as tomato puree or wheat flour, into the strange world of food additives. Names like calcium propionate (used to control mold) or ascorbic acid (an antioxidant and color stabilizer) abound on labels.
The holidays can bring on unwanted stress and fatigue. Follow these tips to avoid over exerting yourself.
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, affects about one in three adults in the U.S. But, this health problem doesn’t just affect adults.
Everyone experiences stress and its effects. Short-term effects of stress include headaches, shallow breathing, difficulty sleeping, anxiety, and upset stomach. Long-term chronic stress can increase the risk for heart disease, back pain, depression, persistent muscle aches and pains, and a weakened immune system, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
The holidays can be anything but joyous for people with allergies when they contend with fresh trees, scented candles and other allergy triggers.
Even sugar-free sodas, sports drinks and candy can damage your teeth, a new study warns.
For such a small gland, the thyroid has a big job. It keeps your body working properly. It regulates your metabolism and helps with growth. It can even change your heart rate. But do you need routine screening to make sure you don’t have a thyroid problem?
Christmas trees may be bright and merry, but they can pose a fire hazard if you’re not careful.
Shopping may seem like a harmless activity. Perhaps the only downfall: your empty wallet. But for some people, shopping can turn into an addiction. They may find it especially hard to resist with the holiday urge to splurge. A recent study looked closer at compulsive buying, including its symptoms.
Some people shy away from spicy foods, while others savor them. If you can’t take the heat, you may want to prime your taste buds. A recent study suggests regularly eating spicy foods—in particular, chili peppers—may lengthen your life.
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