Everything You Need To Know About Your Immune System
The immune system is an extremely complex network of cells and organs that all work together to prevent and eradicate infection.
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The Truth About Quest Nutrition
While you shouldn't necessarily make protein bars your go-to snack, they can have nutritional value. What does that mean for a Quest bar? Read on to find out.
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When You Drink A Gallon Of Water Every Day, This Is What Happens
Proper hydration is crucial for your overall health and plays an essential role in how your body functions, but you may not need as much water as you think.
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Things That Will Actually Help To Strengthen Your Teeth
Healthy teeth are affected by our daily choices. Here are some basic, easy things you can incorporate into your lifestyle to keep them strong and healthy.
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What Really Happens When You Get Jet Lag
Jet lag occurs when we experience a desynchronization between our internal body clock and the external time clock of our destination.
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Raw Versus Cooked Mushrooms: Which One Is Better For You?
Doctors and scientists suggest that the way you prepare mushrooms, whether raw or cooked, can impact their nutritional benefits.
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The Real Difference Between Antigens And Antibodies
Antigens stimulate the body's immune response, while antibodies are produced by the immune system in response to those antigens.
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BMR Vs TDEE: What's The Difference?
There's one major difference between Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) and Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) — the inclusion of activity into the calculation.
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What It Really Means If You're Only Tired During The Day
Daytime sleepiness can be caused by sleep disorders, depression or anxiety, as well as habits including caffeine and alcohol use, screen time, and napping.
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This Is What Happens To Your Body When You Oversleep
Oversleeping is tied to a number of health problems, but experts do note that if you're dealing with stress or illness, you may require more sleep than usual.
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Body Parts That Humans Don't Actually Need Anymore
Beneath our skin are body parts that were vital for survival for the earliest species of human, but which now play little to no part in human survival.
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What Happens When You Sleep With A Pillow Between Your Legs
Sleep position is important, and if you wake up with neck, shoulder, arm, hip, knee, or back pain, you probably need to change the way you sleep.
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This New Tool May Predict Your Risk Of Dementia
A new tool on the Project Big Life website can help assess risk of dementia by looking at demographic information, health concerns, and lifestyle factors.
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What Is Intuitive Eating And Does It Help You Lose Weight?
How you can use intuitive eating to find a healthy balance of eating to fuel your life while getting to your goal weight.
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This Is What Really Causes Warts
Warts are rough, raised bumps that appear on your skin that are caused by the human papillomavirus. Treatment varies depending on location and type of wart.
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The Real Difference Between Mineral Water And Spring Water
Mineral and spring water differ in terms of how they are collected, and also nutritional benefits and taste.
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How Junk Food Might Be Doing Damage To Your Metabolism
Junk food not only boosts your caloric intake, but it can interfere with your metabolism. But returning to healthier eating habits can resolve the problem.
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What Your Gums Reveal About Your Health
Unhealthy gums can contribute to the development of health problems throughout the body, not just in the mouth.
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Are Runa Energy Drinks Good For You?
Runa promotes itself as a "clean energy drink" and is USDA Organic and Fair Trade certified as well as Non-GMO Project verified.
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The Real Reason Honey Is So Easy To Digest
Because bees add enzymes to honey, the sugar component of honey is already partially broken down, making it easier for us to digest than regular sugar.
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Why You Might Have Trouble Getting Enough Sleep During The Summer
Sleep hygiene is all the more important in summer, when heat, humidity and light can wreak havoc on your shuteye.
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What Sesame Becoming A Major Allergen Really Means
The FASTER Act requires all manufacturers to identify on their labels if their products contain any sesame.
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How Artificial Sweeteners Affect Your Blood Sugar
One endocrinologist notes that artificial sweeteners don't affect on your blood sugar level. But consuming them may increase the risk of developing diabetes.
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When Your Body Gets Overheated, This Is What Happens
When you overheat, you're at risk of the early stages of heat exhaustion. Here's what you need to know about the symptoms.
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When You're In Love, This Is What Happens To Your Body
Whether you're lovesick, crushing on someone new, or once bitten/twice shy, there's no question that Cupid's arrow leaves a mark. Read on to find out why.
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Why You Should Eat Garlic On A First Date
When men eat garlic, it kills the odor-causing bacteria in their sweat. One study found that women preferred the scent of garlic-eaters.
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Things You Believe About Your Body That Are Completely False
False beliefs about the human body are nothing new and persist even today. In fact, you probably still believe some myths about your own anatomy.
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