Why Am I Tired?

Why Am I Tired?

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

Feeling like a zombie even after eight solid hours of counting sheep? You’re not alone — women complain of fatigue and tiredness twice as much as men. Sleepy symptoms can be exacerbated by the tasks many women find themselves taking on, including a career, household chores, caring for children…oh, and…

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7 Common Sex Problems

7 Common Sex Problems

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

Sex life getting a little less…sexy? Many people experience a lackluster sex life at some point. It’s not always like the steamy images we see on screen. Although it’s unrealistic to expect a “9 Weeks” level of intimacy behind closed doors, there should be a happy medium for most couples. …

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Assess Your Risk for Osteoporosis

Assess Your Risk for Osteoporosis

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

Osteoporosis is a medical condition characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of the micro-architecture of bones which result in bone fragility and higher susceptibility to fracture. Bone fractures mostly affect vertebrae, wrists, humeri and femura. Vertebral fractures and, with lower incidence fractures of the femoral neck, may occur spontaneously,…

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Best Blood Sugar Levels for Diabetics

Best Blood Sugar Levels for Diabetics

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

Searching for the best blood sugar levels for diabetics? When it comes to blood sugar levels, one size does not fit all. While the American Diabetes Association (ADA) offers research and insight for diagnosing and treating diabetes, it does not provide a specific number for blood sugar levels, but instead…

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Superfoods 101

Superfoods 101

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

Over the past two decades, the concept of superfoods has become a natural alternative to traditional medicines used to combat our major health issues: heart disease, cancer and diabetes. Scientific study has determined that through the consumption of these superfoods, people can significantly reduce their risks for developing these conditions….

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Could You Have Crohn’s Disease?

Could You Have Crohn’s Disease?

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

A bout of diarrhea here and there is fairly common. From stomach bugs to hormones to food poisoning, the list of potential culprits runs the gamut. But when the occurrences become more persistent, it can be sign of a more serious problem, namely Crohn’s disease.  What Is Crohn’s Disease?  …

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6 Behaviors That Put You at Risk for the Flu

6 Behaviors That Put You at Risk for the Flu

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

By now, we all know the flu is nothing to sneeze at. It’s an illness that sends people running straight for the sanitizer…and with good reason.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, influenza and pneumonia were responsible for more than 50,000 deaths in 2011. It goes without…

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