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The largest organ in the body, our skin is the ultimate barrier and our ultimate protector against all the harms the outside world can do to our body. Protecting us from sun, bacteria, infection and a host of other dangers it must protect us from. But it doesn't stop there, it also allows us to feel, to experience touch, heat, cold and pain. It helps us secrete sweat to cool off and keeps our body temperature the same. But it does so much more, so to give you a peek, here are fifty really interesting facts about our protector. |
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Got Pain All Over Your Body? Don't Ignore These Symptoms
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Do You Know What Your Body Gets Up to Over 24 Hours?
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18 Smart Ways of Getting Rid of Warts
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These 8 Infusions Are Natural Medicines For Many Problems
If you want to start the morning in a tasty and healthy way, try these wonderful tea infusions that treat many common health problems.
A Smart New Way to Kill Cancer Cells That Resist Treatment
In lab dishes, these molecules killed aggressive, treatment-resistant melanoma and sarcoma cells within just a few hours, while leaving healthy cells largely untouched.
Guide: The Connection Between Depression and Weight Gain
Navigating depression, weight gain becomes an unwelcome companion to an already challenging journey. This isn't a sign of personal failure - it's a natural response to the complex interplay between mental health, biology, and behavior.
Study: Even Two Cigarettes a Day Double the Risk of Death
A comprehensive study by the American Heart Association reveals alarming findings: smoking just 2 cigarettes per day doubles the risk of heart disease and increases mortality risk by approximately 60%.
Herbal Tea Bags Recalled Over Salmonella Contamination
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Morning Lower Back Pain - Exercises for Instant Relief
These dynamic exercises target the lower back and relieve the pain, stiffness, and tightness you may be experiencing instantly!
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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
Best Fabrics for Those With Sensitive Skin
Take a moment and check the tag on the shirt you're wearing right now. Do you actually know what it's made of? If you've been feeling itchy, scratchy, or just plain uncomfortable in your own clothes lately, the answer to that little label might expla
Gentle Eccentric Exercise for Stronger Joints
It has a slightly technical name, eccentric exercise, but the idea behind it could not be simpler, and it may be exactly the kind of strength training that suits us best as we get older.
The Musical Test That Could Detect Dementia Early
Researchers have developed a promising new approach: using music to detect the early signs of cognitive decline.
Is "Ozempic Hands" a Real Problem?
If you've been wondering what Ozempic hands means, whether it's something to worry about, and what you can actually do about it, read on. We've got the full picture.
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The Many Mental and Emotional Benefits of Owning a Pet Dog
Dogs are loving, cute and fiercely loyal, but can they actually provide us emotional and mental support?
This Study Reveals the True Dangers of Aspartame
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What You Should & Shouldn't Eat With a Stomach Ache
Not sure what you should and shouldn't eat with an upset stomach? This video has all the answers!
Heat Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore at Home
Here is how to recognize the warning signs of heat exhaustion at home - in yourself, your pets and in the people you love, and exactly what to do.
Research Shows: Just 2 Spoons of This to Lose Weight
Cider Apple vinegar is making headlines again following a study that found two tablespoons of it per day may greatly help with weight loss and improving blood sugar. Even more than expensive medications and treatments with many side effects.
Deep Breathing Alone Can Help You Lose Weight, Here’s How
Can breathing exercises really burn belly fat? Here's what you need to know.
New Pill Doubles Pancreas Cancer Patients Lifespan
A newly approved drug called Daraxonrasib shows remarkable results in clinical trials, doubling survival time for advanced patients.
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The MOST Important Exercise to Practice For Seniors
This video will walk you through one simple exercise recommended daily for older adults.
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Foods to Eat and Avoid for Collagen Production
Watch a board-certified dermatologist tell you everything you need to know about nutrition and collagen.
10 Mighty Tips to Ensure Your Bones Stay in Top Condition
A loss in bone mineral density, known as osteopenia, can lead to osteoporosis. Therefore, it's important to understand how to prevent it. Here are 10 ways.
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Doctor Tip: How to Drain Sinus and Clear Nose in 1 Move!
This doctor has a genius routine for draining your sinuses while also clearing your nose.
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Yoga Moves To Help You Feel Stronger
No prior knowledge of yoga is needed for this lesson, which will leave you knowing yoga's basics moves that you can practice at home!
Finding Affordable Online Therapy: A Complete Guide
In this article, we'll review the best options for affordable therapy from home.
Why Are Cancer Patients Less at Risk of Alzheimer's?
Doctors and researchers began noticing something strange: people who had been diagnosed with cancer seemed less likely to develop Alzheimer's later in life. And conversely, Alzheimer's patients seemed to have lower rates of cancer.
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The Best Meal to Clean Your Arteries
The most effective type of exercise for arterial health and finish with a practical bonus tactic you can apply right away.
The Mental Health Crisis Among People with Type 2 Diabetes
new research has uncovered a less visible but equally urgent crisis: mental health disorders are driving a substantial portion of hospital admissions among people with type 2 diabetes
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How to Treat Hand Pain that Won't Go Away
Hand pain can be mysterious and annoying as heck. We use our hands all the time and it's hard to tell sometimes why we're hurting and what to do about it as we have to continue using them. This video will give you some tips on treating this pain.
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Why Are Humans SO Prone to Sinus Infections?
Sinus infections are more common in humans than in any animal species, but why? A strange biological quirk may be to blame...
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Look Years Younger With These Amazing Anti-Aging Exercises
These anti-aging facial exercises will help reduce wrinkles and make your skin look much younger naturally.
What to Know About Acupuncture for High Blood Pressure
Acupuncture, a healing technique rooted in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), may help temporarily lower blood pressure by reducing stress and influencing your body's hormones.
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The World's MOST Painful Insect Sting...
The honeybee, the tarantula hawk wasp, and the bullet ant... One of these three insects possesses the most painful sting in the world.
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How to Use a Foam Roller to Alleviate Back Pain
In this step-by-step tutorial, a professional chiropractor shares the specific techniques of using a foam roller to release back pain.
A New, FDA-Approved Option for Weight Management
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a tablet version of the GLP-1 drug Wegovy for weight loss, marking a significant development in obesity treatment options.
Chrononutrition: What is it and Why It's Super Important
A growing field called chrononutrition suggests that the timing of your meals could have a surprisingly powerful effect on your health — from your weight and blood sugar to your heart and energy levels.
Hidden Danger: Understanding and Combating Visceral Fat
Visceral fat, the dangerous adipose tissue that accumulates around vital organs like the heart, liver, and kidneys, represents one of the most significant health risks of our time.
What You Need to Know About the New Weight-Loss Pill
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8 Important Digestive Symptoms We Must All Know About
The following eight points cover common digestive system issues that are actually signals of more serious problems
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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!
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Is Dark Roast Coffee Healthier Than Light Roasts?
Which type of coffee do you think is the healthiest? Dark roast, light roast, or perhaps something else? Watch this video and find out for yourself!
The Gentle Walking Pace That Does Wonders for Your Heart
A relaxed but purposeful pace, kept up regularly, strengthens the heart in ways that intense, exhausting workouts cannot match
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