Tag: Medical
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Spring Has Sprung: Dealing With Allergies
Spring means sunnier days, warmer weather, blooming flowers … and for some, the unpleasantness of seasonal allergies. From…
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Medication Safety
Medications can help us stay healthy, live more fully, and even extend our lives. But when safety measures…
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Bread, Rice, Pasta: Why Brown is Better
Many people love pasta and rice. However, most of us prefer the white versions of these foods over…
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The Benefits of Paleo
As far as diets go, paleo is both very new and very old. At first, this may seem…
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A Guide to Vegetarianism
The choice to go vegetarian is a personal one. Sometimes it is for medical reasons, sometimes ethical, sometimes…
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Fats: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Stop! Put down that donut. Unhand that candy bar. Before you take another bite, there are some things…
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Nutrition 101: Getting Started
Going to the supermarket can feel like walking into a car dealership if you are trying to eat…
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Placebo Effect: Fact or Fiction?
You may have heard of the “placebo effect” before, but what is it, exactly? Is it real? And…
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Fainting: When to Seek Medical Advice
If you have fainted before, you know that moment of blackout can be confusing, disorienting or even scary.…