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This Is Why Some People Get So Many Mosquito Bites
Your body chemistry is irresistible
First, a little entomology fact: Only female mosquitoes bite, when they’re looking for the protein (from blood) necessary to…
The Trick That Helps You Fall Asleep
Today’s thoughtless comment to a friend. Tomorrow’s meeting with the boss. The mortgage. The homeless. The flu. The glaciers! If your mind starts to spin when…
3 Steps To Take Now To Prevent Dementia
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If you need proof that there are reasons to feel optimistic about Alzheimer’s, consider Richard Isaacson’s job title. Isaacson, MD, is…
3 Mistakes That Are Damaging Your Hair
1. You pull your hair too tightly into a bun, pony or braids every day.
Repeatedly pulling hair tightly stresses follicles and can hinder healthy growth, which…
What Healthy People Eat at Ballparks and Other Tricky Venues
At the Ballpark
It’s no surprise nutritional experts skip the footlongs and nachos. Stella Metsovas, a certified clinical nutritionist and the author…
5 Habits To Steal From Nutritionists
They check in before dinner.
These days, you’d be hard-pressed to find a nutritionist who doesn’t plan her meals ― but Blaire Newhard, a dietitian in Oceanside,…
Why You’re Still So Tired In The Morning
Considering that we’re supposed to devote roughly a third of our lives to sleep, I’ve found that it’s surprisingly misunderstood. Most of my patients know that…
5 Women Share The Things No One Ever Tells You About Treating Breast Cancer
“My new breasts are totally numb, so I’ll accidentally whack them and then wake up the next day to find them bruised. When I’m hugging people, I don’t know how…