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The human body is one of the greatest creations of nature, and one of its most mysterious. There is so much to know and learn about our own bodies, and they keep surprising us each and every day. Here are 18 amazing facts you may have never known about the body you live in. |
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Submitted by: Laura K.
How to Keep Your Mind a Little Sharper at Any Age
Everyone has a tendency to be a little forgetful. Here are 7 exercises that will help keep your mind sharp at any age.
Suffer from Dust Allergies? Try These Natural Treatments!
Do you suffer from dust allergies at home? If so, here are 8 natural remedies that you should definitely try!
Why You Should Never Drink Too Much Water
It’s always important to remember not to get dehydrated, but you need to know that there is such a thing as overhydration, and it can be very dangerous too.
5:23
Heart Arrhythmia: What is it and How to Live With It
In this video, we'll explain what arrhythmias are, their different types, and how to manage them.
11:04
Not all Viruses Are Bad, Some Are Actually Necessary
Some viruses are beneficial to humans. In fact, they are an inseparable part of human anatomy and have even shaped the evolution of humanity!
The Spleen – A Guide to a Little-Known Organ
The spleen is an oft-ignored organ of our body. However, it serves an important function and needs to be taken care of properly.
Are Some Kinds of Coffee Posing a Health Risk?
Current study reveals which types of machine-brewed coffee raise cholesterol levels more than others.
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Yoga Your Way to a Healthier Heart: Simple Steps
These simple yoga poses boost heart health.
No More Chemo: A New Treatment for leukemia
Until recently, patients whose leukemia advanced after these two lines of treatment faced poor prognoses. This has now changed thanks to advancements in treatment.
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Why Your Blood Pressure Numbers Might Be Inaccurate
These simple mistakes can lead to wrong blood pressure numbers.
Make Your Own Homemade Cough Syrup!
In the winter, we all seem to have to cope at one point or another with flu symptoms. Here are five homemade syrups that can soothe a sore throat.
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Did You Know The Bizarre Origins Of Your Beloved Foods?
Here is a detailed look at the origins of some of our favorite food items that you are unlikely to be aware of.
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Explaining Fibromyalgia and the Pain it Causes
This video sheds some light on this mysterious disease.
8:43
Dr. Explains: How to Naturally Lower Your Blood Pressure
In this video, a board-certified doctor walks you through 10 scientifically proven lifestyle changes that can help lower your numbers—safely and naturally.
The Whole Truth About GLP-1 Drugs for Heart and Brain
GLP-1 medications, widely prescribed for weight loss, show promise in improving brain and heart health, but may pose risks to the kidneys, pancreas, and gastrointestinal (GI) system.
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Learn What Happens to You During a Stroke...
This video explains exactly how strokes work, as well as what causes them...
What to Know About Your Skin Barrier and How to Protect It
Your skin barrier is your body's first line of defense, protecting you from environmental threats while keeping essential moisture locked in. Understanding how it works and how to care for it is key to maintaining healthy, resilient skin.
IBS versus IBD - Symptoms and Key Differences
Let’s compare and contrast IBS and IBD in this educational article.
All About Gut Health, Prebiotics and Probiotics
Your beginner's guide to everything related to probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics.
5:38
Everything You Need to Know About Appendix Pain
This video walks us through the untruths and facts of appendicitis.
4:43
Planning a Cleanse or Detox? Watch This Video First ...
A health expert explains why cleanses and detox products don't actually work... And what does.
3:08
The Surprising Reason Why Babies Shouldn't Drink Water
For babies, water can be deadly. Have you ever wondered why that is the case?
1:36
Do You Crack Your Knuckles? You Need to Watch This
Knuckle cracking is a common habit, annoying for some people, a ritual for others. But is it bad for bones? This video will reveal all.
New Treatments and Medications for Ulcerative Colitis
The primary goal of UC treatment is to stop the immune system from attacking the intestinal lining, thereby reducing inflammation, alleviating symptoms, and achieving remission. Doctors now have an expanding arsenal of medications to help patients re
These are the Foods Leaving Microplastics in Your Brain
Microplastics have officially crossed a new line: Our brains.
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Having Trouble Remembering Things? This Just May Be Why!
This video tells us all the different ways our lifestyle and our environment can impact our ability to retain and recollect memories
This Energy Drink Ingredient Could Be Causing Cancer
The research shows that leukemia cells absorb taurine and use it as fuel to sustain their rapid proliferation.
What to Do When You’ve Eaten Way Too Much Sugar
Feeling tired and sluggish after eating something sweet? Here's how to undo the negative short-term and long-term effects of sugar on your health.
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13 MORE Myths on Sleep Debunked by Experts
These two sleep experts will answer your questions and explain common concerns about sleep.
The Link Between Sleep and Fruits & Vegetables
a study published in the journal Sleep Health has shown that eating fruits and vegetables is also important for adults, for an entirely different reason...
9 Habits That Protect You From Fungal Infections
If you suffer from some of these symptoms, there are a number of home remedies that can easily treat fungal infections.
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A Little-Known Way to KILL Cancer...
Can vitamin D help protect against cancer? Find out…
Cognitive Shuffle: A Trick to Prepare Your Brain for Sleep
A detailed look at what the cognitive shuffle is, how it works, and who can benefit from it, based on insights from its creator and a clinical sleep psychologist.
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Low-Impact Cardio for Seniors: No Equipment Needed
This 16-minute standing cardio and balance workout is designed with seniors in mind.
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Is Stress Changing Your Brain? Here's How it All Works!
Are you forgetting little things, feeling irritable, or isolated? You may be suffering from chronic stress - here's an explanation of how you can overcome it!
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The Real Cause of Stomach Ulcers Will Surprise You!
It’s a common misconception that stomach ulcers are caused by emotional upsets, spicy food, or psychological distress. But this is not the case...
10 Daily Habits that Contribute to Your Lower Back Pain
Here are 10 daily activities that might be causing your back pain and that you should be aware of in order to stop them.
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The Strange Unexpected Reasons Why Seniors Wake Up Earlier
It's NOT a myth, seniors often do get up much earlier in the morning than younger people, and this video explains why this might be happening...
The ABC of Anti-Inflammatory Vitamins: Which Are the Best?
Which vitamins should you focus on when your main concern is fighting inflammation? Start with these 5, as they have the most scientific backing.
5 Common Misconceptions About Antidepressants
A breakdown of five of the most persistent myths about antidepressants.
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Improve Your Lower Back Posture in MINUTES
Is your lower back posture off? Here's how to know if it is and what exercises you should do to fix it for good.
The Silent Bite: Chagas Disease Spreading in the USA
In recent years, the narrative surrounding Chagas disease in the US has shifted significantly...
A Vital How-to Guide of Neuropathy Treatment & Prevention
Our full guide to one of the worst and most common nerve problems - neuropathy.
10:21
See How Germs Spread With Your Own Eyes
If you need to see it to believe it - this visual demonstration of how germs spread is for you!
16:03
Anxiety and Grief Can Cause Profound Cardiac Injury
‘A broken heart’ is one expression we might want to take more literally. As thoroughly explained in this incredibly insightful lecture, the effects of heartbreak, as well as other emotions, both positive and negative, all leave a very real, physical
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Doctor Explains: How to Sleep with Neck Pain
Stop letting neck pain ruin your rest—watch the video and start sleeping more comfortably tonight.
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