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Vision is the most important sense we have. And so, our eyes are the most important sensory organs in our body. A huge part of the brain is dedicated to vision - receiving stimuli, processing it and relaying the information. The human body is built to defend the eyes and we have dozens of reflexes that help us protect them in case of emergency, which is why most of us get to keep them. But how much do you know about your eyes? Let's test your knowledge right now with these fascinating facts! |
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Sun Poisoning vs. Sunburn - The Important Differences
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Salmon - the different varieties, health benefits and more interesting facts you probably didn’t know about this popular fish
How Ear Reflexology Can Help Relieve Aches and Pains
If you suffer from aches and pains in any part of your body, then why not give ear reflexology a try?
Research Shows: Just 2 Spoons of This to Lose Weight
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Worried About Your Posture? Try These 3 Simple Exercises
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Guide: How Meditation Can Prevent and Alleviate Migraines
While research is still emerging, several studies suggest that regular meditation practice may help reduce the frequency and severity of migraine episodes.
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How to Improve Your Neck Posture in 30 Days
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This extraordinary deep-breathing weight-loss technique is known as the Japanese breathing technique to losing weight.
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3 Easy Exercises to Alleviate Light-Headedness
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New Treatments and Medications for Ulcerative Colitis
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Here's a Quick Guide to Instantly Clearing a Blocked Nose
Got a congested nose? Remember these priceless tricks and thank us later!
Health Tip: What's Riskier, Sweet Drinks or Sweet Foods?
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Yoga Moves That Can Help Relieve Migraines
This easy restorative yoga practice focuses on pranayama breathing and can help reduce the uncomfortable symptoms of headaches and migraines
Dry Hands: Causes, Prevention and Treatment
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Truth or Myth: Are Fruits as Sugary as Candy?
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Kidney Damage and Diabetes: What You Must Know
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Is This a Radical New Way to Treat the Spine?
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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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Yoga for Chronic Pain: Gentle Practice to Soothe and Calm
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Shocking! This Is What Chocolate Does to Your Arteries...
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The 4 Stages and Progression of Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Exercise Your Knees at Home to Prevent Recurring Pain
Knee pain is one of the most common pains, but these simple exercises can help you out...
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Dentists Bust 14 Popular Teeth Myths We’ve All Believed
Watch these dentists debunk some popular myths about teeth that many of us have believed in for ages.
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8 Vitamins Every Senior Should Take for Strong Legs
These eight essential vitamins support leg health, reduce cramping, and keep you moving comfortably.
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Don’t Buy Into These 11 Myths on Foot Hygiene and Health
Is there really a “correct” way to cut your toenails to prevent an ingrown nail? Podiatrists Sarah Haller and Brad Schaeffer debunk 11 foot myths.
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Tired of Having Achy Knees? Try These Exercises
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What to Know About Your Skin Barrier and How to Protect It
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These Home Remedies Will Work All Year Round
Tried and tested, science-backed, foolproof - these 6 home remedies are the real deal!
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Take note of these useful morning stretches to get rid of pain and stiffness at the start of your day.
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Suffer From Joint Pain? You Should Eat More Apple Peels
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Fruit Sugar Vs Refined Sugar: Are Both Equally Harmful?
If sugar is bad for health, then what makes the sugar in fruit ok?
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Tutorial: Relieve a Stiff Neck Naturally in Just 90 Seconds!
Take a look at several great stretches that you can try that will alleviate a stiff neck.
Supplement Linked to Dramatic Increase in Heart Failure
The research found that prolonged melatonin use is linked to a 90% increase in heart failure risk, a 3.5-fold higher risk of heart failure hospitalization.
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What You Need to Know About the HMPV Virus Outbreak
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What to Do When You’ve Eaten Way Too Much Sugar
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