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October 6, 2020/Oral Health

Should You Worry About Mercury in Your Silver Dental Fillings?

… made up of silver, tin and copper. Elemental mercury makes up about 50% of dental amalgam by weight and reacts with and binds together the other metal particles to form the strong amalgam.“Dentists have …

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June 9, 2023/Wellness

Here’s How Many Calories You Naturally Burn in a Day

… muscle, you increase your basal metabolic rate,” explains Dr. Griebeler.So, if you’re trying to lose weight, it’s important to preserve muscle while dropping pounds. Losing muscle during the weight loss process can …

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August 1, 2022/Mental Health

Dealing With Someone Addicted to Alcohol: 9 Tips To Cope

… someone else does,” reassures Dr. Anand. “It’s their decision to use alcohol. Don’t carry that weight.”2. Protect yourself“Angry drunk” isn’t just a phrase. It’s often a reality that grows …

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Can an Orgasm Cause a Headache?

… a type of exertion headache, which can happen with sudden or intense physical activity (think running, lifting weights or even sneezing). They can happen to anyone, though they appear to be more common in men …

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How What You Eat Affects Your Psoriatic Arthritis

… on eating anti-inflammatory foods, as they can help reduce a flare-up. And maintaining a healthy weight is important as well, as any extra weight puts more stress on your joints.“Obesity is a …

Young boy doesn't want to eat his broccoli
October 30, 2019/Nutrition

Know Someone Who Deserves a Picky Eater Award?

… Dr. Rome. “ARFID can mean an extreme form of picky eating that comes with nutritional deficiency, significant weight loss or, in children, failure to grow and gain weight.”Nearly 5% of children have ARFID, and …

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July 28, 2025/Heart Health

Understanding the Connection Between Stress and Heart Disease

… also associated with chronic conditions, like diabetes and depression, that raise your risk for heart disease.Stimulates weight gain: Stress hormones, like adrenaline and cortisol, increase your appetite and slow your metabolism. Weight gain can …

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August 23, 2024/Orthopaedics

Fast-Twitch Muscle Fibers: What They Are and How To Build Them

… failure or fatigue with a moderate amount of weight.“Doing many reps with a lower amount of weight is using more of your endurance muscle fibers,” Lawton explains. “You want to lift a weight that …

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July 7, 2021/Nutrition

What Are the Best Sources of Protein?

… high in protein can help lower blood pressure, decrease your risk of developing diabetes, help you lose weight and build muscle,” says Hopsecger.Here are some other reasons why protein is important. Protein:Oxygenates red …

2 glasses of diet sodas with ice
May 19, 2023/Nutrition

Sad but True: Diet Sodas Are Bad for Your Health

Maybe you finally kicked your regular soda habit. (If you did, congratulations!)Maybe you’re a child of the 1990s, and diet sodas have been the only game in town all your life.Either way …

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