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Published: November 13, 2008
Myths, tall-tales, urban legends . . . call it what you like, but there are some “stories” out there that just don't hold water when put to the test. The same applies to food! Just because you’ve read or heard for years that a food has certain properties, doesn’t mean it’s true. Below, uncover the facts about some commonly-held beliefs.
Published: April 08, 2008
Have you ever uttered that exact phrase? Maybe you woke up with a terrible headache from one too many cocktails the night before, or you somehow got knocked in the noggin. Whatever your particular headache history is, you know that when you have one all you want is for it to go away – and fast! So what’s the best way to do that? Well, read on for some headache help!
Published: August 25, 2008
Have you ever been awakened from a sound sleep by an excruciating pain in your leg? A pain so intense you’d almost rather cut your leg off than continue to bear it? I can tell you from experience – such an instance is definitely a rude awakening! If you’ve ever suffered this kind of pain – you’re not alone. Studies show that about 70 percent of adults older than 50 experience nighttime leg cramps. So what causes nighttime leg cramps? Can you prevent them? Keep reading for answers to these questions – and more!
Published: December 18, 2008
Most everyone will agree that having sex makes you feel better. But did you know that sex can also help you look younger and be in less pain? There have been a number of studies done recently that back up these two claims. Which means only one thing . . . you should definitely be having sex more often! Let’s take a look at some research results that can’t be ignored when it comes to sex and your health.
Published: September 01, 2008
Have you ever had shingles? No, no . . . not the things you put on your rooftop! Maybe you’ve heard of shingles, but don’t really know what the condition is, or know the signs and symptoms. Well, we’re here to help! Keep reading for everything you need to know (and more) about shingles.
Published: October 02, 2008
Do you have dry skin? When I lived in Minnesota, it seemed like I was always moisturizing my face, arms, legs . . . well pretty much everything! In the winter, especially, my hands would get so dry that it became painful to do simple everyday things like wash the dishes or take a hot shower. So what makes your skin dry? And what can you do to prevent it from becoming tight, itchy and painful? To keep your skin healthy and supple all year long, try these tips.
Published: April 08, 2008
Do you remember how you slept as a kid? Not “how” as in which position (on your back, your side, if you had the top bunk or not) – but the quality of sleep you got each and every night. Chances are you slept like a rock – (or a rock-picker, as my nephew says. Sorry, it’s a farm thing). It was a sound sleep, with no interruptions. If you did awake in the middle of the night, it was due to something like a tummy-ache, or a bad dream – not the hundreds of worries that run through your brain these days.
Published: April 03, 2008
Do you spend all night tossing and turning? Do you find yourself lying awake filled with worry? When counting sheep, do your numbers reach into the hundreds? Or do you wake up feeling even more tired than when you went to bed in the first place? If this sounds like you, join the club: over fifty percent of all adults have to deal with sleeping disorders at some point in their lives.
Published: April 24, 2008
You’ve heard the old saying – “Good night, sleep tight, don’t let the bed bugs bite!” . . . haven’t you? But have you ever stopped to think about that last part? What exactly is a bed bug? And can it really bite? Well, let’s just say bed bugs aren’t as innocent as the phrase they are famous for. In fact, they’ve become a serious problem! How do you know if YOU have bed bugs? Well, keep reading – we’ve got the 4-1-1 on these nasty little suckers.
Published: July 07, 2008
Although most adults think of their bodies as fully grown, the individual cells that comprise their organs actually replace themselves daily or monthly. As this process requires certain vitamins and minerals, some of which are not independently generated by the body, our MultiVitamin has been designed to provide these essential materials.
