Category: FITNESS
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Want a calmer brain? Try this
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For neuroscientist Sara Lazar, a form of meditation called open awareness is as fundamental to her day as breathing. “I just become aware that I am aware, with no particular…
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Packing your hurricane go bag? Make provisions for your health
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When you live in a coastal area, preparing early for potential hurricanes is a must. Storms can develop quickly, leaving little time to figure out where you’ll be safe or…
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Evoking calm: Practicing mindfulness in daily life helps
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It’s easy to say you simply don’t have time to be mindful. With so much going on in daily life, who has time to stop and be present? But everyone…
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Harvard Health Ad Watch: Got side effects? There’s a medicine for that
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It’s an unfortunate reality: all medicines can cause side effects. While there are a few tried-and-true ways to deal with drug side effects, here’s a less common option to consider:…
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Celiac disease: Exploring four myths
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Celiac disease is a digestive and immune disorder that can keep the body from absorbing necessary nutrients. “Our conception and awareness of celiac disease has evolved over the past few…
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Can probiotics help calm inflammatory bowel disease?
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Approximately three million Americans have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). IBD is an umbrella term for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, illnesses marked by chronic or repeated bouts of inflammation in…
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Midlife ADHD? Coping strategies that can help
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Trouble staying focused and paying attention are two familiar symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a common health issue among children and teens. When ADHD persists through early adulthood…
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Color-changing eye drops: Are they safe?
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As the adage goes, the eyes are the windows to the soul. So what does it mean to wish yours were a different color? Apparently enough people share this desire…