Whether we call it soda, Coke, pop, cold drink, or juice, it’s all the same thing—a beverage sweetened with large amounts of sugar. We’ve heard that they’re bad for us, but just how bad can they be? Let’s start with a short quiz: An important…
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Which of these is the human body’s largest organ: brain, heart, liver, lungs, or skin? If you guessed skin, bingo! It’s the winner by far—on average it measures 20 square feet and weighs about 10 pounds.1 To visualize the scale, measure a 4-by-5 foot rectangle….
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Mention “sugar” and most of us think of the white granulated stuff that we dump into coffee and sprinkle on cereal. Sugar makes things taste good and gives us energy. But it’s a much more complex aspect of diet and nutrition than we may think….
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In today’s “git ‘er done” society with non-stop connectivity, getting enough sleep can be more challenging than ever. In addition to making us feel groggy and foggy, sleep deprivation can cause us to have accidents, impair our memory, and may lead to longer-term chronic concerns…
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‘Tis the season to get stuck indoors with coworkers, family, and friends because of travel delays and bad weather. This opens the door to bacteria-based infections such as food poisoning from salmonella or E. coli, strep throat, and other contagious illnesses.1 So let’s brush up…
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Eczema is a sad reality for over 30 million Americans.1 The condition causes a person’s skin to become red, itchy, and inflamed, often leading to discomfort and even pain. It’s caused by a genetic issue that affects the skin’s ability to hold moisture, leaving it…
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Itchy, red, dry or uncomfortable skin? Rashes and other skin conditions can affect your self-esteem and cause discomfort. “Your rash is an area of inflammation that was caused by touching a troubling substance—called contact dermatitis—or could be a sign of a larger medical problem,” according…
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Got a cough that just won’t quit? You are not alone: Cough is the most common illness-related reason for ambulatory care visits, responsible for 2.7 million outpatient visits and more than 4 million emergency department trips every year.* You could have bronchitis, a very common…